Children, family and school support

Early help, team around the school and other information that could support parents, carers and families.

Help for children and families

Somerset Children and Young People's Plan

A shared vision to support our families so children can thrive and succeed.

Free online courses for Parents, Carers and Children

Online learning: free courses and resources for all Somerset families. Plus, specialist emotional and mental health learning for teenagers.

Talking to people and finding support

Talking to people who can help, finding support and early help

Children, families and education

Includes school and childcare information

Somerset's SEND Local Offer

Services available for children and young people up to 25 years with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)

Preparing for adult life

Information for young people with additional needs on the journey to adult life

Food support for families in Somerset

Support is available for families who may be struggling to find food

Somerset Household Support Fund

Financial support for vulnerable households which are struggling to afford household essentials

Public Health Nursing

Information, guidance and useful resources

Help for school

Become a school governor

Being a school governor is a challenging but hugely rewarding role

Team around school

Named professionals that connect to schools and each other as part of the Education for Life Strategy and Connect Somerset

Transform Family View

A secure digital platform by Somerset Council that gives professionals a clear, joined-up view of a child's and family's support needs

Connect Somerset Champions

Find your local champion and see what they can do to help you

Parent and Family Support Advisors

Support for Parent and Family Support Advisors

#LearnForLove free online training

Online learning: free courses and resources for all Somerset families. Plus, specialist emotional and mental health learning for teenagers.

Nurturing emotional health and wellbeing from antenatal throughout childhood and adolescence. Somerset Council, in partnership with the Solihull Approach, offers free access to inourplace evidence-based online courses expertly designed by NHS professionals.

Enter the code “Dragon” on the website to access the courses.

View all courses on the Somerset inourplace website