Family Support out of school hours

As well as being a happy time, we know how some families can find evenings, weekends and school holidays a challenge with the juggle of work and keeping the children entertained. If you find things tough over school holidays, please know that you are not alone. There are lots of agencies and charities out there who will be only too glad to help you. Please do reach out if you need support, we are all human and we all need some TLC and guidance from time to time.

Shropshire Strengthening Families offer Early Help support to children and families. If you are worried about a child or need support for problems at home that might place children or adults at risk of harm, they can be contacted on 0345 678 9021

The information below might be helpful too.

Beam Drop Ins

Shropshire Beam hold regular emotional wellbeing support sessions for children and young people up to the age of 25.

Their aim is to help boost resilience as well as develop coping skills for when life presents challenges.

BEAM can...

• recommend strategies and techniques that aim to make life easier – for example, how to manage a panic attack, or how to improve sleep.
• give practical suggestions and advice – this might be suggesting other websites or contacting another service.  
• provide a listening ear for those who have something you want to get off your chest.

No appointment is needed simply turn up on the day.

• Mondays: 12-4pm (last session 3pm) Sundorne Youth Centre, 218 Sundorne Road, SY1 4RG
• Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10–6pm (last session 5pm) Beam, 9 Market Square, Wellington, TF1 1BP
• Saturdays: 10am- 2pm (last session 1pm) Beam, 9 Market Square, Wellington, TF1 1BP

You will need to be registered with Beam to use the service. You can do this via their website  or in person on the day you attend. See below for their timetable to virtual workshops for parent carers and professionals. 

Parental mental health

School holidays can be a stressful time, and for people struggling with their mental health it can be particularly tough. We’ve got lots of information about how you can support families facing mental health problems. Parental mental health problems | NSPCC Learning

Parenting Help and Support Line

Being a parent can be tough sometimes. We are here for you with a friendly listening ear and practical advice on everything from behaviours that challenge to sleep issues. No judgment, just support, through this anonymous and confidential service. Call 01743 250950 Monday to Thursday, 9.30am - 4.30pm or Friday 9.30am - 3.30pm or email: parenting.team@shropshire.gov.uk