30th July 2024
Dear Parent and Carers
Our thoughts and prayers are with all affected by the devastating events in our community yesterday. As well as those who have tragically lost their lives and are injured we understand that so many of our families will be impacted.
We would like to share details of coordinated support we have received from Sefton Council to support families. They are inviting anyone who feels in need of support to come along to the Linaker Family Hub to access specialist support. The address and contact details are Linaker Family Hub, 103 Linaker Street, Southport, PR8 5DQ, Telephone: 0151 288 6765.
Please also find other support that is available and known to us from our community at this stage.
- Compassion Acts can be contacted on 01704 264505 and are providing a Neighbourhood Welcome Space from 11:00- 3:00 from Monday to Friday
- Life rooms are providing safe space drop- ins Monday to Friday 9:00- 5:00 and have pathway advisors available for a chat. They are located at 23-25 Scarisbrick Avenue, Southport, PR8 1NW, 01704 383198
- To contact the Salvation Army for support please phone on 01704 339540.
Please find support attached for Parents and Carers to read provided by our Educational Psychologist to support you in the short and long term. Please also follow this link for support from Place2Be.
Our schools are here to support where we can. Please contact your school if you are in need of support from them.
Please look after each other as a close knit community and keep the families in your thoughts.
Yours faithfully,
Mr. I Raikes
CEO -Southport Learning Trust
Useful information
- Accidents And Trauma MindEd Easy Read
- After The Event Supporting Children After A Frightening Event
- Supporting Children And Young People Involved In Major Trauma
- Looking After Your Child Following Trauma
