Emergency Links

Help for anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through.
The NSPCC is the UK's leading children's charity, preventing abuse and helping those affected to recover.
Age UK is the leading charity for older people. Advice on care and support, money and legal matters.
Samaritans is a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide.
​Advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. 
National FGM Support Clinics (NFGMSCs) are community-based clinics that offer a range of support services for women with female genital mutilation (FGM).
Talk in confidence, in many different languages, 24-hours a day, 365 days a year.
​The Survivors Trust are to support and empower survivors of rape, sexual violence and/or childhood sexual abuse.

Support in Banbury

All purpose drug and alcohol treatment service
Information and directions of how to find and get to the Banbury Children and Family Centre.
Voluntary organisation promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under 5.
Police in Banbury. Emergecy dial 999.
Job Centre Plus in Banbury
Opening hours, contact details and more information about Banbury Library.
Help with food when in crisis.
News, Travel in Banbury
Fire Service in Banbury. Emergency dial 999.

 SEN Support for Parents

Guide for parents with learning disabilities, explaining changes to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system.
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children may help with the extra costs .
Impartial, confidential information along with advice and support for people on the autism spectrum and their families and carers.
Information and advice on Dyslexia.
Android Apps to support learners with Dyslexia.
ChromebookApps to support learners with Dyslexia.
Oxfordshire's Local Offer provides information for children and young people aged 0 -25 years, living in Oxfordshire, with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and their families, and the professionals working with them.
Oxfordshire Parent guides, drop-in sessions and links for families of children with special educational needs.
Help for families of autistic people from NHS.
Information,  advice and support for parents of children with SEND.
iPhone/iPad Apps to support learners with Dyslexia.
Time Together - Resources from the National Literacy Trust.

E-Safety Links

News and Articles surrounding internet safety.
Great advice to keep children safe on the internet.
Advice and tools to keep your child safe online.
A guide specifically for parents that daunted by the internet.
Online safety in the curriculum.

Health and Well being for Children

Parents Guide to childhood anxiety.
Information and advice about dealing with bullying.
Movement and Mindfulness.
Mental Health support for young people.
Tips for supporting children with anxiety.
​Change4Life is here to help your family be healthier and happier by eating well and moving more.
Non Urgent advice. Emergency dial 999.
From the National Literacy Strategy.
Yoga and Mindfulness for Children.

Financial Support for Parents

Information about applying for funding.
Financial help if you have children.
Information from Cherwell District Council.
Information about applying for Working Tax Credit.
Information about applying for Universal Credit.
Apply for Means Tested Free School Meals

Education Links

Link to St Mary's Computing Resources
Games to make learning to read fun.
Supporting Early Maths.
Ideas, tips and activities to encourage chatting, playing and reading from birth to 5.
Animations to inspire writing.
Fun ways to code.
Strategies to support parents with reading at home. 
Activity Pack from the British Library.
20 Things to do before Reading.
Book Trusts 2020 Book List for Children.
Simple, fun activities for kids, from newborn to five.
Supporting Phonics.
Games and activities to support Maths.
Maths activities for all year groups.
Learning resources for  children and parents. 
Online library with activities for all age groups.
Strategies to support parents with reading at home. ​
Ideas to support young children before they are ready to write.

Other Links

​Information and support for families in Oxfordshire.
Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills.
The Department for Education is responsible for children’s services and education.
Oxfordshire's Local Offer provides information for children and young people aged 0 -25 years, living in Oxfordshire.
Non-statutory guidance material supports practitioners in implementing the statutory requirements of the EYFS.
We are in the process of moving to Arbor. You will be able to use the Parent Portal and the App to make payments for trips and events, after school club and school meals.
St. Mary's Church of England (VC) Primary School      Southam Road      Banbury      OX16 2EG
Headteacher: Victoria Woods
Tel/Fax: 01295 263026               Email [email protected]