At Cottesbrooke Infant & Nursery School, we know that children thrive when families are supported.
This page brings together trusted links and services that offer help with:
Parenting and behaviour
SEND and additional needs
Mental health and wellbeing
Financial and housing support
Domestic abuse and safeguarding
If you’re ever unsure where to turn, please speak to a member of staff — we’re here to help.
Birmingham Educational Psychology Parent Support Line
Information about Birmingham’s EP team.
Birmingham Healthy Minds (NHS)
A free, NHS service for adults struggling with anxiety, low mood, or stress.
Kooth
Free online counselling and emotional wellbeing support for children and young people (age 11+).
Forward Thinking Birmingham
Mental health services for children and young people in Birmingham (0–25).
Family Lives
National parenting charity offering free advice and a 24/7 helpline: 0808 800 2222.
NSPCC Parenting Advice
Support with behaviour, routines, emotions and safety.
Triple P – Positive Parenting Programme
Free evidence-based strategies for managing behaviour and building strong family relationships.
Birmingham Children’s Partnership – Support Directory
Local support covering food, clothing, finances, domestic abuse and more.
Birmingham Local Offer
Central site for all SEND services and guidance in Birmingham.
Birmingham Parent Carer Forum
Run by and for parents of children with SEND – includes workshops and news.
Communication and Autism Team
Guidance and support for families of autistic children and those with social communication difficulties.
SENDIAS Birmingham
Free, impartial support for parents navigating the SEND system.
The Active Wellbeing Society – Free Food & Essentials
Food distribution, social support and community-based services.
Citizens Advice Birmingham
Advice on housing, benefits, work, debt and more.
Birmingham Safeguarding Children Partnership
Information and referrals if you’re worried about a child’s safety.
Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid
Support for women and children experiencing domestic abuse.
Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0808 2000 247
24/7 free confidential helpline for anyone experiencing domestic abuse.
If you’d like personalised help, or aren’t sure where to start, please get in touch with our Pastoral Manager, SENDCo, or speak to a trusted member of staff. We’ll do our best to support or signpost you.