Local Support

You can find information here about any local support that may be available to you.

SEN Friends at Armthorpe Family Hub

SEN Friends at Armthorpe Family Hub starting in November! 

Their sessions are specifically designed for SEND children ages 0-8 years and give parents and carers a chance to connect while children play freely in a supportive environment. 

The sesisons are booking only so please contact them on 01302 736760 or head over to their Facebook page for the direct booking link.

Doncaster Council - Parenting Courses

Please follow this link to a video of Doncaster Council explaining the various different parenting courses they offer.

https://bit.ly/DNParentingCourses

Your Place - East Team

We know every family is different and we want to provide support and information that is right for you...

We provide support and information that is unique to families and residents when everyday issues become difficult. By using resources to support families we can implement a coordinated approach to resolving issues.

The team are on hand to chat with you about what’s concerning you or anything you feel you need support with. We are here to listen and to help resolve your issues.

Here are a few things you can chat to the team about:

  • Benefits
  • Family Support
  • Local groups and activities
  • Childcare
  • Anti-social behaviour
  • Housing support
  • Employment
  • Debt and financial concerns
  • Education support for your child as well as information for adults wanting access to adult learning courses.

How to contact the team.

We are available Mon-Fri - 08:30-4:30
By phone: 01302 736336
By email: YourPlaceYourFamilyTeam@doncaster.gov.uk
Or pop in and have a chat with us at one of our venues. Dates and times can be found below. 

Where are we? When are we available? 

Pop in and see us! You do not have to make an appointment, you can bring your children with you and have a cuppa while we see how we can help.

Armthorpe: Monday, Tuesday, Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM - Armthorpe Community Library, Church Street, Armthorpe, DN3 3AL

Thorne: Wednesday & Thursday 8:30AM - 4:30PM - The Vermuyden Centre, Fieldside, Thorne, DN8 1DA

 

Children Wellbeing Practitioners - Supporting Young Minds in Doncaster

Trainee Child Wellbeing Practitioners are there to help children and young people age 5-18 with mild to moderate mental health challenges like anxiety, low mood and worry. They offer friendly, evidence-based support in schools and community settings - including self-help, CBT techniques and parent-led sessions for under 11's. 

Do you know someone who could benefit? Get intouch with the Child Wellbeing Practitioners on: cwp@peoplefocused.org.uk. 

Let's help young people build confidence and thrive! 

Youth Street Voice 

If your child would like to help shape their community they should apply using the information on the leaflet.