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1. Lewisham Services For Children & Families: SEPTEMBER 2018Family Information Service (FIS)The online directory of services provides a wide range of information for children, young people, families and practitioners, including:Early years and childcare Education, employment and training Health Housing Support servicesA new directory of services and FIS website are in development, but the current directory can be found at: www.lewisham.gov.uk/fisFor further information on Early Years childcare providers and services:http://www.lewisham.gov.uk/myservices/socialcare/children/childcare/Pages/default.aspxOFSTED:https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofstedWork It Out LewishamWork it Out Lewisham is an online mental health resource co-created with young people which offers resilience & wellbeing support and provides information on services available locally.Local OfferThe Lewisham Local Offer is an online resource for families of children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The Local Offer aims to provide in one place - clear, relevant and up-to-date information, advice and support. This support covers education, health & social care for children and young people aged 0-25 within the borough of Lewisham with SEND.KoothKooth provides confidential online counselling (delivered by British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy accredited counsellors) for Lewisham young people living, attending school or with a GP in the Lewisham borough and who are aged 10 to 19 (up to 25 for children with disabilities). Access to online counsellors is available between the hours:Mon – Fri from 12noon – 10pm and Sat – Sun from 6pm – 10pm.Where there are significant safeguarding concerns about a child or young person, enquiries can be made to the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) on Tel: 020 8314 6660For more information, please visit the MASH website. https://www.lewisham.gov.uk/myservices/socialcare/children/keeping-children-safe/Multi-agency-Safeguarding-Hub/Pages/default.aspx If you would like to speak to a member of the Early Help Team about available services or referral processes, please call: 0208 314 7333 or email: earlyhelp@lewisham.gov.ukThe Work It Out Lewisham resource can be found at:http://workitoutlewisham.co.uk/The Lewisham Local Offer can be found at:http://www.lewishamlocaloffer.org.uk/#/ The Kooth website can be found at: http://www.kooth.com Kooth works in partnership with Compass to deliver online counselling and support as part of the new Young People’s Health & Wellbeing Service.1

2. Lewisham Services For Children & Families: AUGUST 2018Children & Family Centres Children & Family Centres provide a consistent offer of activities and support to children and families across the borough, including:EYFS focused early education sessions for children aged 0-4 (e.g. Stay & Play)Health-themed sessions, such as breast-feeding groupsEvidence-based parenting and relationship programmesFamily supportAdult Education and JobCentre Plus servicesInformation, advice and signposting to other services Children and Family Centres work with children and young people from 0-19 years, with a focus on 0-5 years.AREAArea 2 Children & Family Centres / Delivery Sites Beecroft Garden Children & Family Centre: Beecroft Road, SE4 2BS Ladywell Children & Family Centre: 30 Rushey Mead, SE4 1JJ Area 3 Children & Family Centres / Delivery SitesDownderry Children & Family Centre: Shroffold Road, BR1 5PDLewisham Opportunity Pre-School: 103 Boundfield Road, SE6 1PFMarvels Lane Children & Family Centre (interim): 65 Riddons Road, Grove Park, SE12 9RATorridon Community Library: 103 Torridon Road, SE6 1RQ Toy Library & Resource Centre: 87 Boundfield Road, SE6 1PH Children and Family Centre services in Lewisham are delivered by three providers: Pre-School Learning Alliance (PSLA) in partnership with Clyde Nursery School and Beecroft Garden Children & Family Centre (providing services across the borough, Downderry Children & Family Centre (in Area 3) and Kelvin Grove and Eliot Bank Children & Family Centre (in Area 4).CONTACTArea 1 Children & Family Centres / Delivery SitesClyde Children & Family Centre: Alverton Street , SE8 5NH Evelyn Centre: Grove Street , SE8 3PZ Honor Oak Old Depot: St Norbert Road , SE4 2HLSERVICE0-5Area 4 Children & Family Centres / Delivery SitesBellingham Children & Family Centre: 109 Randlesdown Road, SE6 3HB Kelvin Grove and Elliot Bank Children & Family Centres: Kirkdale, SE26 6BB (Kelvin Grove) and Thorpewood Avenue, SE26 4BU (Elliot Bank)The New Generation Youth Centre (TNG) – C&FC Delivery site: 111 Wells Park Road, SE26 6ADThere is now one single referral point for all family support work provided by Children & Family Centres: lewisham.secure@pre-school.org.uk.PSLA, Clyde and Beecroft can be contacted by telephone on 020 8692 3653Downderry can be contacted by telephone on 0208 695 5915Kelvin Grove and Elliot Bank can be contacted by telephone on 020 8613 01722

3. Health Visiting & Family Nurse Partnership Health visitors are registered nurses or midwives with a specialist qualification in public health. They work with families with children between the ages of 0-5.There are five key stages in a child’s development when you will be contacted by your health visitor:Before the baby is born (when you are around 30 weeks’ pregnant)New birth visit – between days eight and 14Six to eight week visitSeven to 11 month developmental reviewTwo to two and a half years developmental reviewEach health visiting team runs a child health clinic, which you can attend for advice, support and weighing. You do not need to make an appointment to attend the child health clinics. The health visiting service also runs the local breastfeeding hubs. Please access our website for up to date clinic and breastfeeding hub details.AREAArea 2 – Lee Health Visiting TeamLee Health Centre 2 Handen Road, SE12 8NP Email: LH.hv-lee@nhs.netArea 3 – Downham Health Visiting Team Downham Health & Leisure Centre 7-9 Moorside Rd, Bromley BR1 5EP Email: LH.hv-DownhamGrovePark@nhs.net The Health Visiting Service and Family Nurse Partnership are delivered by Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.A single contact point is provided by the Health Visitor admin hub:Phone: 020 3049 1873 Email : lg.Lewishamhealthvisitors@nhs.netEach team is GP attached and will travel across Lewisham to see the GP clients. CONTACTArea 1 – Honor Oak Health Visiting Team Honor Oak Health Centre 20 Turnham Road, SE4 2HH Email: lg.hv-waldron.honoroak@nhs.netSERVICE0-5Area 4 Health Visiting Teams Bellingham Health visiting team Bellingham Children and Family Centre 109a Randlesdown Road, SE6 3HB Email: lg.hv-bellingham.sydenham@nhs.net Forest Hill Health Visiting Team Sydenham Green Health Centre 26 Holmshaw Close, SE26 4TH Email: LH.hv-perryvaleforesthill@nhs.netMore information about the Health Visiting service can be found on Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust’s website: https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/health-visiting Lewisham Services For Children & Families: AUGUST 20183

4. Mindful MumsLewisham Mindful Mums helps pregnant women and new mums to look after themselves (0-1).Lewisham Mindful Mums groups are free for women to learn how to stay emotionally well, develop confidence and social connections during pregnancy and in the first year of birth.Crèche facilities are available on a first come, first serve basis for babies and children from 3 months to 5 years old. Groups are led by trained volunteers with their own personal experience of looking after themselves during pregnancy and the first year of birth.AREAMina Ramsamy Besson Street Community Garden, New Cross, London, SE14 5AE Phone: 020 7639 7605http://www.nxgtrust.org.uk/CONTACTJane HallTel: 07850 639818For more information and to register for a group see the website at:https://www.blmind.org.uk/lewisham-services/mindful-mums/Groups take place at Children and Family Centres (CFC) across the borough:Honor Oak Children’s Centre, The Depot, St Norbert Road, SE4 2HLBellingham Children’s Centre, 109 Randlesdown Rd, Bellingham, SE6 3HBLadywell CFC, 30 Rushey Mead, Ladywell SE4 1JJClyde CFC, Alverton Street, Deptford SE8 5NHHatcham Oak CFC, 29 Wallbutton Road, Brockley SE4 2NXEliot Bank CFC, Thorpewood Avenue, SE26 4BUDownderry CFC, Shroffold Rd, Bromley, BR1 5PDBeecroft CFC, Beecroft Road, Brockley, SE4 2BSSERVICE0-5Lewisham Services For Children & Families: AUGUST 2018New Cross Gate Trust Under Fives Stay and Play Sessions A high-quality and unique (lots of garden activity) 0-5s stay and play session, three days per week (term time).These sessions run:Monday, 9.30 – 11.30amTuesday, 9.30 – 11.30amWednesday, 1.30-3.30pm (including a family Yoga session for the last hour)4

5. Lewisham Services For Children & Families: AUGUST 2018Youth Service The service provides positive activities for all young people, from 8–19 years (up to 25 for young people with additional needs) including youth centres and adventure playgrounds.AREAThe Youth Service is provided by Youth First.Tel: 020 8314 9543Email: info@youthfirst.org.uk Youth ClubsWoodpecker Youth Centre: 20 Woodpecker Road, New Cross SE14 6EURiverside Youth Centre: Grove Street, Deptford, SE8 3QQLadywell Youth Club: Ladywell Fields Park, Malyons Road, Ladywell, SE13 7XEHonor Oak Youth Club: 50A Turnham Road, Brockley, SE4 2JDBellingham Gateway Youth & Community Centre: 185 Brookhowse Road, Bellingham, SE6 3TTThe New Generation Youth Centre (TNG): 111 Wells Park Road, SE26 6AD (entrance in Taylors Lane) Adventure Playgrounds (APG)Deptford Adventure Playground: New King Street, Deptford, London, SE8 3HSHonor Oak Adventure Playground: Turnham Road, Brockley, London, SE4 2HULadywell Adventure Playground: Ladywell Fields, Malyons Road, Ladywell, SE13 7XEHome Park Adventure Playground: Winchfield Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5TJDumps Adventure Playground: Oakview Road, Bellingham, London, SE6 3QFSomerville Youth and Play Provision: 260 Queen's Rd, London SE14 5JNCONTACTSERVICEActivities & Support for Young PeopleBaseline Drop In Centre Provides advice and support for young people not in education, education and training (NEET), aged 16–18 years (or up to 25 for those with additional needs)Opening hours: Monday 2pm–5pmTuesday to Friday 10am–5pmBaseline drop-in serviceLewisham Library, 199 201 Lewisham High StreetSe13 6lg Tel: 020 8314 7549https://www.lewisham.gov.uk/young-people/Pages/Baseline-drop-in-service.aspx5

6. Lewisham Services For Children & Families: AUGUST 2018Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Community CAMHS CAMHS are a specialised multi-disciplinary service, who provide mental health interventions for more severe complex or persistent mental health disorders for children and young people up to age 18 (or up to 21 where a child is leaving care). In Lewisham Community CAMHS are separated into six specialist teams:ARTs (forensic)LYPS (Emerging Psychosis)SYMBOL (Children looked after) Horizon (Generic referrals)Neuro-Development (Disabilities)Crisis Team (hospital admissions) Eating DisordersWhere there is concern in relation to an eating disorder it is advisable to complete medical investigations (blood, weight, height etc.) via the GP.If you would like to discuss concerns with a mental health professional, please use the Eating Disorder Helpline, which is open to parents / carers, young people and professionals.Self-referrals can be made via telephone or via the website. AREAIf you have concerns about your child’s mental health, it is advised that you speak with your child’s GP or school, who will make a referral to the local CAMHS service, if appropriate. If you are a professional that has concerns about a child’s emotional / mental health and you are unclear about the referral process, you are advised to contact the CAMHS Duty Team at Kaleidoscope Tel: 020 7138 1250.     For all queries relating to the Eating Disorder concerns, contact the Eating Disorder Service (based at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust) Tel: 020 3228 2545 – where clinical staff are available between Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm (9am – 6pm for referrals only)Young people and parents can make self-referrals using this phone line or by visiting the following webpages https://www.national.slam.nhs.uk/services/camhs/camhs-eatingdisorders/https://www.maudsleycentre-cyp-eatingdisorders.co.uk/CONTACTSERVICEHealth & Wellbeing6

7. Lewisham Services For Children & Families: AUGUST 2018Young People’s Health & Wellbeing Service The Young People’s Health & Wellbeing Service is an integrated and accessible service for 10-19 year olds (up to 25 for young people with additional needs). The service is focused on reducing the occurrence and impact of the three main risks for ill-health in teenagers – substance misuse, risky sexual behaviour and emotional wellbeing. It offers a range of support, including:1:1 sessions, group activities, screening/assessments and clinical interventionsAn assertive outreach in schools and youth centres, consisting of health & wellbeing drop-in sessions and a mobile sexual health service (offering advice, information and self-help resources)Substance misuse advice, support and managementOnline counselling and support service (in partnership with Kooth), plus online referral facilities for young people and professionals and a single point of contact for partners (e.g. schools, GPs, CAMHS, YOS)AREAThe Young People’s Health and Wellbeing service (YPHWS) is delivered by Compass  Vivian Smith – Interim Service ManagerEmail: Vivian.smith@compass-uk.org Tel: 0208 690 3020 Secure Email: LHWS@compass-uk.orglewisham.hws@compassuk.cjsm.netcompass.lhws@nhs.net Location: The Hub, 38-39 Winslade Way, Catford SE6 4JUOnline Counselling Service and online information forums Website: www.Kooth.comCONTACTSERVICEHealth & Wellbeing7

8. Lewisham Services For Children & Families: AUGUST 2018Place2BeProvides in-school mental health support and expert training to improve the emotional wellbeing of pupils, families, teachers and school staff to enhance the wellbeing and prospects of children and their families by providing access to therapeutic and emotional support in schools.Place2Be works in seven Lewisham Schools: Prendergast Vale, Deptford Green, Tidemill Academy, Brindishe Green, Brindishe Manor, Coopers Lane and Marvels Lane. Taking a 'whole school approach‘, school-based teams of professional counsellors and therapists build strong links with students, staff and wider school community to help develop a ‘mentally healthy’ school environment. This is supported by specialist teams on safeguarding, special educational needs and disability and clinical supervision.Services offered are: One-to-one counselling sessionsPlace2Talk: short sessions during lunch and break Short-term group work and whole class work: on particular issues such as friendship, self-esteem, confidence and bullying.A Place for Parents: free and confidential counselling for parents, grandparents and carers of children who are support by Place2BeParent Partnership: Support sessions for parents and carers of children receiving one-to-one counsellingPlace2Think: Teachers and school staff are offered consultation to develop practical approaches that enable them to support children more effectively.  AREALondon Head OfficePlace2Be13 / 14 Angel Gate326 City RoadLondonEC1V 2PTTel: 0207 923 5500enquiries@place2be.org.ukwww.place2be.org.ukPam Thompson – Service Manager London South East and Central. pam.thompson@place2be.org.uk Martina Glithero – Cluster Manager London South East. martina.glithero@place2be.org.uk CONTACTSERVICEHealth & Wellbeing8

9. Lewisham Services For Children & Families: AUGUST 2018School Health Service The School Health Service works across all schools in Lewisham, providing:School entry health assessments, vision & hearing screening and weight & height checks Care plan support for children entering school with health care needs (ongoing support to the child and school is provided by the Children’s Community Nursing Team)School-age immunisations in line with the NHS England programmeWeight management and education programme, in partnership with MyTime ActiveSupport for home schooled children aged 5-12yrs in years 1-7Safeguarding support for all school-aged children with a comprehensive service to support children and families where there is a child subject to a CIN or child protection planAREAHealthcare and other professionals can contact the School Health Service via: Name: Jackie Jackson (School Nurse Team Manager)Tel: 0203 049 1701Email: jackiej.jackson@nhs.netHours: Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm More information about the School Health Service (including contact details for individual teams) can be found on Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust’s website: https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/school-nursing-services-CONTACTSERVICEHealth & Wellbeing9

10. Lewisham Services For Children & Families: AUGUST 2018GPs GPs deal with a whole range of health problems. They also provide health education, offer advice on smoking and diet, run clinics, give vaccinations and carry out simple surgical operations.GP Extended Access (GPEA) ServiceThere are now more bookable GP appointments available in Lewisham, making it easier to get an appointment at a suitable time, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. The GP Extended Access Service is an extension of your usual GP practice. It is not a walk-in service – you must make an appointment.AREAA list of all GP surgeries in Lewisham can be found at: http://www.lewishamccg.nhs.uk/your-health/Pages/GP-surgeries-in-Lewisham-.aspx GP Extended Access (GPEA) Service8am-8pm, Seven Days a WeekThe service is located on the ground floor of the main entrance building, in the yellow zone at University Hospital Lewisham, Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 6LH.CONTACTSERVICEHealth & WellbeingIf you have concerns about your child’s development, it is advised that you speak with your health visitor, your child’s GP or their school (see pages 3 & 9 of this leaflet) who will make a referral to the local Community Paediatric Service, if appropriate. Community health services for children in Lewisham include:Community PaediatriciansThe community paediatric service addresses the developmental needs of children and young people and their families; especially those children and families in vulnerable groups e.g. children with disabilities.10

11. Lewisham Services For Children & Families: AUGUST 2018Community health services for children in Lewisham include: AREAReferrals to the Children’s Community Nursing Team can be made by anyone, including hospital staff, GP’s, community staff and parents. All children and young people referred to the team must be registered with a GP in Lewisham, Lambeth or Southwark. Tel: 020 3049 3780 Email LH.CCNT2@nhs.netCONTACTSERVICEHealth & WellbeingNursingThe Children’s Community Nursing Team provide caring and specialist nursing care to children in their own homes and in community settings (e.g. schools, nurseries & respite care facilities), across Lewisham, Lambeth and SouthwarkTherapiesThe Children’s Physiotherapy Service undertake assessments, treatments and various interventions for children and young people with neurological conditions and related diagnoses, genetic abnormalities and those with a neurological condition requiring post-operative management.The Children’s Occupational Therapy Team undertake initial assessments, reviews, group and individual intervention to help children achieve the skills needed for home and school independence.The Children’s Speech & Language Therapy Team work with children and young people who have difficulties with language, speech, communication, eating and drinkingReferrals to the Children’s Physiotherapy Service can be made by all health professionals, including GP’s, health visitors, and school nurses.Tel: 0207 138 1310/1452Referrals to the Children’s Occupational Therapy Team can be made by anyone, including hospital staff, GP’s, community staff and parents.Tel: 020 7138 1337  Parents/carers can make referrals to the Children’s Speech & Language Therapy Team by contacting the department or by coming to a drop-in clinic. Professionals can also refer with parental permission.Tel: 020 7138 1464 More information about community health services can be found at: https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/community-care 11

12. Lewisham Services For Children & Families: AUGUST 2018Lewisham Contraception and Sexual Health ServicesThere are 4 clinics across the borough including 2 young persons at Sydenham Green and has access to the Come Correct condom distribution service . The service is launching “Preventex” the online testing service for chlamydia, gonorrhoea, HIV, Syphlis and Hepatitis B and C.  The service can be commissioned to go into schools, colleges and other agencies and provide education to staff and young people around signposting services, sexual health, contraception, keeping safe and consent.The Service links closely with other support services in the borough for young people and vulnerable adults e.g. ATHENA, Safer London, School nursing, FNP, School nursing etc.   AREAVulnerable young people and adults can be referred to the sexual health service by other professionals. They can arrange for that person to be seen promptly at the clinic of their choice. Under 16s are fast tracked at the Waldron Clinic and Hawstead Road Clinic. Under 18s are fast tracked at the young persons clinics at Downham and Sydenham.The service is confidential and patients are always seen alone in consultations.Please contact:  lg.srhsafeguarding@nhs.net. Web: http://www.kisp.org.uk/CONTACTSERVICESexual Health & Wellbeing12Hawstead Road Clinic 1st Floor, The Primary Care Centre Hawstead Road SE6 4JH Tel: 0207 138 1700 Walk-in service:Monday to Friday 2pm to 7pmClosed SaturdayWaldron Health CentreAmersham ValeSE14 6LD 020 Tel: 0203 049 3500Walk-in service:Monday, Tuesday & Thursday – 9am to 4pm Wednesday 2pm to 4pmFriday 9am to 2pmSaturday 10am to 2pmSydenham Green Clinic Holmshaw Close, SE26 4TH (entrance on Sydenham Road)Tel: 020 3049 2710 during opening hours Tel: 020 3049 3516 at other timesWalk-in service:Monday and Tuesday – 3pm to 7pm (Closed: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)Downham Leisure Centre Downham Health & Leisure Centre, 7-9 Moorside Rd, Bromley BR1 5EPTel: 020 3049 1825Walk-in service:Wednesdays and Thursdays – 3pm until 7pm

13. Lewisham Services For Children & Families: AUGUST 2018AREACONTACTSERVICEFamily Support Services13Special Educational Needs Service The majority of children and young people with SEND can have their needs met within their local education setting. However, a small number of children and young people may require an Education, Health and Care needs assessment  (EHC needs assessment) in order for the local authority to decide whether it is necessary for it to make special educational provision in accordance with an Education, Health and Care plan (EHC plan). The Special Education Team is responsible for assessing Children and young people who are aged between 0–25 years and who live in Lewisham Borough and who meet the criteria for a Statutory Assessment of SEN as defined by the 1996 Education Act, and whose identified needs cannot be met by educational settings Local Offer.The team will undertake the EHC needs assessments process and put in place the EHC plan should it be assessed that this is required to meet your child or young person need.  They will ensure that suitable provision/education settings are put in place to meet the assessed need, monitor the EHC plan and ensure that outcomes are being met in partnership with the education setting.     Special Educational Needs Team Kaleidoscope32 Rushey GreenSE6 4JFTel:  020 3049 1475 Email:  sen@lewisham.gov.uk For more information about EHC plans, access Lewisham’s Local Offer: http://www.lewishamlocaloffer.org.uk/#/

14. Lewisham Services For Children & Families: AUGUST 2018AREACONTACTSERVICEFamily Support Services14Disabled Children’s Social Care Service The Disabled Children’s Social Care Service is responsible for assessing the needs of disabled children and young people from 0 – 18 years (last day of the 17th birthday) who live within the London Borough of Lewisham.  We encourage and support the use of inclusive and universal activities and services and support families to be informed and empowered to be more resilient and independent in meeting the needs of their children and young people with disabilities.Providing a professional source of help and support to families with a disabled child by: Assessing the needs of children and carers Providing information and advice on a range of issuesGiving ongoing support through our social work and other teamsHelping families to access local and national services.Referrals to agencies who can give help and advice on benefit and grant applications Liaison with other agencies such as housing, education, health and occupational therapy   The Social Work team operates across the full spectrum of social work interventions including child protection, Children in Need, Looked After Children and Transition. Social care referrals can come from parents/ carers, schools, other local authorities, health visitors, and health professionals.   Social Work Duty  Kaleidoscope32 Rushey GreenSE6 4JFTel:  020 71381275 or 1272Email: cwds@lewisham.gov.uk For more information about Disabled Children’s Social Care, access Lewisham’s Local Offer: http://www.lewishamlocaloffer.org.uk/#/

15. Lewisham Services For Children & Families: AUGUST 2018AREACONTACTSERVICEFamily Support Services15Noah's Ark Children's VentureShort-stay residential breaks in Macaroni Wood, in the Cotswolds just 2-3 hours from SE London. We are based in 18 acres of woodland and offer a range of activities both on and off site.We cater for groups working in the borough of Lewisham and elsewhere and can accommodate up to 27 users in our self-catering building, Bazley House. Widely used over the last 40 years by thousands of people from Lewisham. Groups usually stay for a weekend or from Monday to Friday doing Arts, crafts and leisureWe also have a second building, Castree House, which sleeps 15 people in self-catering accommodation specifically designed for people with disabilities and other special needs. Who is it for:AdultsYouthsChildrenPhysical disabledAddress and contact:Noahs Ark Childrens Venture5 Private Road - Restricted Access At Macaroni Wood (9405139)Macaroni WoodEastleachGl7 3nfTel: 01367 850356Email: macaroniwood@btconnect.comwww.macaroniwood.org.ukOpening hours:The Centre is open throughout the yearLearning disabilitiesMental healthCarersBlack and ethnic minorities

16. Lewisham Services For Children & Families: AUGUST 2018AREACONTACTSERVICEFamily Support Services16Parenting Support Group (PSG)PSG strives to support all parents through challenging times.We will listen, offer support and provide information and advice if appropriate via: Counselling Service – The first meeting is an assessment that provides an opportunity to ask questions about what is involved in counselling and, usually, for you to meet your counsellor. In turn, your counsellor will take a few, necessary details from you and be sure that counselling is the best service to meet your current needs. Drop-in –The drop-in is an informal and friendly environment, it's an opportunity to share experiences, give and get tips have a chat and feel supported. Residential workshops – Are a weekend in the Cotswolds with workshops, healthy eating, beautiful surroundings and excellent company. Buddies – A Buddy is a parent who is acting as a non-professional to offer support; they are someone to talk things over with in a relaxed and friendly way.Contact usWhether you are a parent or carer, an organisation or a volunteer, we look forward to hearing from you.  Helpline: 07908 101767 Administration: 07985 408407 Email: admin@psg.org.ukWeb: http://www.psg.org.uk/weare.html Counselling takes place at various venues at different times across the borough.Buddies are arranged at a mutually convenient time.Drop-in (no appointment needed): Hope Church 480 Whitefoot Lane, Downham BR1 5FS Wednesdays 12.30 – 3.00Whitefoot & Downham Community Food & Project,480 Whitefoot Lane, Downham BR1 5SFThursdays 7pm - 8.30pm 

17. Lewisham Services For Children & Families: AUGUST 2018The Family Support Service The Family Support Service provides intensive, practical support to families within their own home via a 12 week intervention programme (followed by a 10 week step-down period). Support is focused on three evidence-based delivery approaches (Triple P Level 4, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Team Parenting), which enable children and families to build resilience, set achievable goals and develop positive relationships.AREAThe Family Support Service Referrals to the Family Support Service are received via Early Help. For more information, please call the Early Help Team on: Tel: 0208 3147333 or email: earlyhelp@lewisham.gov.ukCONTACTSERVICEFamily Support ServicesWorking With MenWorking with Men is an organisation which is working to ensure that fathers are supported to be actively engaged in the lives of their children with positive parenting, enabling them to be more confident and competent in their abilities to caring for their child.They work with expectant and young fathers and with their partners and families, with a special focus on engaging those who are the most marginalised including those with statutory service involvement (CSC, YOT, LAC, SEN etc.) in either their own or their children’s lives.  Paul McDanielYoung Fathers Development Worker and Expectant Fathers Programme Co-ordinatorEmail:  P.McDaniel@workingwithmen.org  Tel:  07984047834 Head Office34 Grosvenor Gardens SW1W 0DH Tel: 0207 237 5353 / 0207 394 9333 Email: info@workingwithmen.org http://workingwithmen.org/17

18. Lewisham Services For Children & Families: AUGUST 2018Young Carers All local authorities have a duty to assess young carers ‘on the appearance of need’ (i.e. without a ‘request’ having to be made). The Young Carers Social Worker is based in Children’s Social Care and provides a range of advice & support to young carers and their families, as well as undertaking statutory assessments. AREAProfessionals can contact the Young Carers Social Worker:Name: Pearl MoreneTel: 020 8314 3853 Email: pearl.morene@lewisham.gov.uk Referrals for a young carer’s assessment should be made via the MASH/Early Help process.More information on services provided by Carers Lewisham and Family Action (including how to make a referral) can be found at: http://www.carerslewisham.org.uk/professionals/make-a-referral/ CONTACTSERVICEFamily Support Services18Carers Lewisham Carers Lewisham supports young carers in Lewisham aged between 5–18 years. It provides a range of services including: advice, information, emotional support, breaks, opportunities to meet other carers, time out from caring activities such as relaxation days and well being sessions; coping strategies, specialist support for parent carers, carers of people with dementia, carers of people with mental health problems, older carers and carers who are caring for someone who is nearing the end of their life.(There is also an Adult Carers Service)Waldram Place, Forest Hill, SE23 2LBTel: 020 8699 8686 Opening Times: Monday to Friday 9am-5pmEmail: info@carerslewisham.org.uk http://www.carerslewisham.org.uk/Neighbourhood SupportNeighbourhood 1, North: Evelyn, New Cross, Telegraph Hill, BrockleyNeighbourhood 2, East: Blackheath, Ladywell, Lewisham Central, Lee GreenNeighbourhood 3, South: Rushey Green, Catford South, Grove Park, Whitefoot, DownhamNeighbourhood 4, West: Bellingham, Sydenham, Perry Vale, Forest Hill, Crofton Park

19. Lewisham Services For Children & Families: AUGUST 2018AREACONTACTSERVICEFamily Support Services19Family Action Family Action’s Children & Families Services work with children, young people (offering holistic family intervention to young carers aged 8–18 years and other family members (12 week support model), parents, carers and the wider family network to ensure the family is able to realise its full potential.Working holistically across the extended family is fundamental to Family Action’s approach and they strive to support stable, positive family networks in which all family members are able to thrive. Their work supports families when they face complex needs and challenges – including domestic abuse, substance misuse and mental health issues – and it ranges from intensive family support, specialist therapeutic work, conflict management and relationship support, and advice and wellbeing services.They work within the Troubled Families Programme and also work with schools and the wider education sector to support teachers, pupils and their families to reap the full benefit of education.Family Action Lewisham Young Carers Peer Support - Therapeutic Services199 Perry Vale, Forest Hill, SE23 2JFTel: 020 8690 3636For General enquiries email: info@family-action.org.ukFamily Action Lewisham Supported Housing ServiceTel: 020 8690 4422Family Action Lewisham Young Carers Peer Support - Therapeutic ServicesTel: 020 8690 3636Family Action Lambeth Perinatal Support ServiceTel: 0203 815 3749https://www.family-action.org.uk/what-we-do/early-years/perinatal-support-services/

20. Lewisham Services For Children & Families: AUGUST 2018Lewisham Children & Family Centres offer a range of programmes for parents to support with building attachment or setting boundaries. These include the following: Incredible Years – This group runs for 12 weeks and will help you develop new ways of dealing with common childhood behaviour problems such as aggressiveness, tantrums, shouting, answering back and refusing to follow rules. For parents of children aged 4-11. Free crèche available. Triple P – This 9 week course support parents who are you struggling with routines, getting their child to listen or setting boundaries? For parents with a child aged 2-8 years Triple P parenting will help you to have a happier more positive relationship with your child. Free crèche available. Beautiful Babies, Beautiful Brains – During this 9 week course, you will learn about ‘Five to Thrive’ tools to a secure parent-child attachment and helping babies brains grow. Additional to this we offer 2 main programmes for families impacted by Domestic Abuse delivered with multi agency partners from Schools, Health and Social Care: Freedom Programme – a group for women who are at risk, have experienced or are experiencing Domestic Abuse. Community Groups Programme – a therapeutic programme for women and their children who no longer reside with the perpetrator and are not in crisis.  AREAhttps://www.lewishamcfc.org.uk/All referrals need to be completed and sent to the Lewisham secure address. Clyde Children and Family CentreAlverton Street, Deptford, SE8 5NH020 8692 3653 Email: clyde@lewishamcfc.org.uk admin@clyde.Lewisham.sch.ukLadywell Children and Family Centre30 Rushey Mead, Ladywell, SE4 1JJ020 8690 6696 Email: ladywell@lewishamcfc.org.ukDownderry Children and Family CentreShroffold Rd, Bromley, BR1 5PD020 8695 5915 Email: downderry@lewishamcfc.org.ukBellingham Children and Family Centre109 Randlesdown Road, Catford, SE6 3HB020 8695 6236 Email: bellingham@lewishamcfc.org.ukKelvin Grove and Eliot Bank Children and Family CentresKirkdale, Sydenham, SE26 6BB020 8613 0172 Email: KGEB@lewishamcfc.org.ukCONTACTSERVICEFamily Support Services/Parenting Services20

21. Lewisham Services For Children & Families: AUGUST 2018If you choose to educate your child at home, you will be contacted by an Elective Home Education Officer who will arrange to speak with you about your home education to find out what your child is learning.What to do if you wish to educate your child at home: Pre-school childrenIf your child is of pre-school age, you do not need to do anything – though it would help us if you would write to the Director of Education stating that you intend to educate your child at home from an intended date. Please include your child's name, date of birth, address and telephone number.Children between five and 16If you are withdrawing your child from the school that he or she currently attends and if he or she is of statutory school age (between five and 16), you must write to the head teacher of your child’s school. You must request that your child be removed from the school roll and state that you are fulfilling your legal duty to provide their education other than at school. The head teacher will inform the Council within two weeks of your request being received.Once the Council receives notification from the school, or from you if your child is not on the school roll, you will be sent a questionnaire asking for some information about the education you are providing or planning to provide for your child. It would help the Elective Home education Officer if you returned the questionnaire, but you are under no obligation to do so. AREAElective Home EducationThird Floor, Laurence House1 Catford Road, SE6 4RUTel: 020 8314 3884 Email: EHE1@lewisham.gov.ukCONTACTSERVICEElective Home EducationUseful Documents EHE info for parents and carers https://www.lewisham.gov.uk/myservices/education/schools/attendance/Documents/EHEInfoForParentsAndCarers.pdf EHE protocolshttps://www.lewisham.gov.uk/myservices/education/schools/attendance/Documents/EHEProtocolsOctober2017.pdf GCSE and exams for EHEhttps://www.lewisham.gov.uk/myservices/education/schools/attendance/Documents/GCSEAndExamsForEHEDecember2017.pdf Blank EHE referral form for schoolshttps://www.lewisham.gov.uk/myservices/education/schools/attendance/Documents/BlankEHEReferralFormforSchoolsDecember2017.docSome parents provide all of the education themselves and some provide it in cooperation with other parents and neighbours or tutors. Some use materials and ideas from outside agencies such as Education Otherwise and some use correspondence courses.21

22. Lewisham Services For Children & Families: AUGUST 2018AREACONTACTSERVICECrime & Anti-Social BehaviourYouth OffendingThe Youth Offending Service works with the community and local agencies such as the police and schools to help keep young people aged 10–17 out of trouble with the Youth Justice System.Functional Family TherapyThe YOS has a think family approach as part of its model with an offer which includes a parenting officer and FFT in those cases is assessed by the YOS case worker as suitable. It provides intensive outreach family therapy for young people and their families where the young person (aged 10–17) has persistent and significant conduct problems at home, school or in the community – Eligible young people would be ‘at risk’ of offending or offending; have problems with substance misuse; and have anti-social behaviour.The Youth Offending Service can be contacted via:9 Holbeach Road, SE6 4TWTel: 020 8314 7474Email: yos@lewisham.gov.uk More information can be found at:http://www.lewisham.gov.uk/inmyarea/publicsafety/youth-offending/Pages/default.aspxNO DIRECT REFERRALS ARE ACCEPTED. For further information contact the Youth Offending Service – see contact details above. 22

23. Lewisham Services For Children & Families: AUGUST 2018AREACONTACTSERVICEVictim &Survivor SupportAthena – For all Violence Against Women & GirlsThe Athena Service has been commissioned as a single point of access for all Violence against Women & Girls services and refuge provision in Lewisham. The Athena service supports women and girls aged 13 and over, and men aged 16 or over – including those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or are unsure of their sexuality. It provides confidential, non-judgmental support to those living in the London Borough of Lewisham who are experiencing gender-based violence. It provides outreach programmes, independent advocacy, group support, refuge accommodation and a specialist service for young women. Services available are:a specialist independent gender-based violence advocacy (IGVA) team for high risk victims a specialist service for 13-19 year-old girls support for children affected by domestic violence group support and peer support services to help break isolation; build social networks and provide support clients regain control of their lives access to emergency accommodation in out of borough refuges support with moving/rehousing help with accessing legal and financial advice For any questions or queries on VAWG please contact the VAWG Manager within the Crime, Enforcement & Regulation Service:9 Holbeach Road, SE6 4TWTel: 020 8314 7237Email: CER@lewisham.gov.uk More information can be found at:https://www.lewisham.gov.uk/inmyarea/publicsafety/domestic-violence/Pages/Violence-against-women-and-girls.aspxYou can also contact Lewisham’s single point of contact - call the Athena Service on 0800 112 4052 or email lewishamvawg@refuge.org.ukhttp://www.refuge.org.uk/our-work/our-services/one-stop-shop-services/athena/Freephone 24-Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 24723

24. Evelyn CentreClydeHonor Oak Old DepotBeecroftLadywellBellinghamAlliance Resource CentreHonor Oak HCEliot Bank and Kelvin GroveLee HCDownham Health & Leisure CentreSydenham Green Health CentreDownderryHatcham Oak CentreTorridon Library (also CFC delivery site)Additional sites for some LCFC provisionChildren and Family Centres HV community basesCore Offer In each neighbourhood, Lewisham Children & Family Centres ensures that children and families can access: EYFS focussed early education sessions for children aged 0-4 eg Stay and PlayHealth themed sessions eg breast feeding groupParenting and relationship programmes – evidenced basedInformation and advice, signposting to services Adult Education and Job centre plus services Family support AREA 1AREA 2AREA 3AREA 4Camelot Pre-SchoolSandhurst Primary SchoolTNG: The Next GenerationMarvels LaneQuaggyHV Delivery SitesWaldron HCSt Johns HCRushey Green HCJenner HCSouth Lewisham HCGoldsmiths Community CentreLEWISHAM 0-5 SERVICES: CORE OFFER AND DELIVERY SITES: AUGUST 201824

25. 25Lewisham Services For Children & Families: AUGUST 2018RiversideWoodpeckerHonor Oak Youth Club & APGTNGDeptford APGLadywell Youth Club & APBBellingham GatewayThe Dumps APGHome Park APGYPHWS HubYouth Centres and Adventure Playgrounds (APPG)Young People’s Health & Wellbeing Service Hub