Every family experiences challenges from time to time, and asking for support is a sign of strength, not weakness. At Ainslie Wood Primary School, we believe that working together with families gives children the very best opportunity to feel safe, happy and successful.

Whether you are looking for advice, practical support or simply someone to talk to, we are here to help. We can offer guidance within school and, where appropriate, help you access a wide range of local services and organisations that provide specialist support.

Please explore our Community Links page for information on health and wellbeing, parenting support, financial advice, housing, mental health services, domestic abuse support, young carers, SEND services and many other local resources available to children and families.

If you are unsure where to start, please contact us. We will always do our best to listen, support and help you find the right service.

Useful Safeguarding Information and Support

There are many organisations that provide trusted advice, guidance and support for children, young people and families. The websites below are a helpful starting point if you are looking for information or support.

🛡️ Keeping Children Safe

• NSPCC  
• Barnardo's
• Victim Support
• The Survivors Trust  

💻 Online Safety

• Childnet
• Thinkuknow
• Parent Zone
• Internet Matters

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Support

• Family Action
• Action for Children

🚨 Need Immediate Help?

• Ainslie Wood Safeguarding Team
  school@awp.waltham.sch.uk
  safeguardingteam@awp.waltham.sch.uk
  020 8523 7913

• Waltham Forest MASH

Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub

Willow House
869 Forest Road
Walthamstow
London 
E17 4UH

020 8496 2310

MASHrequests@walthamforest.gov.uk

• Emergency Services (999)