Now, more than ever, it is essential that we work together as a community to help and support each other. The school is working hard to try and continue to support our children and families as much as we possibly can. However, we recognise that everyone is facing unprecedented challenges, so we have linked in with several organisations to get support to where it is needed the most.
Since school closures were announced, we have been in telephone contact with many of our families to ensure they are supported with anything they need. We also have staff in school looking after the children of critical workers on the front line of the response to Coronavirus, whilst other staff are busy preparing resources to support home learning for pupils.
Despite these efforts, we recognise that many more of our children and families may need additional support over the coming months as a direct, or indirect consequence of Coronavirus. We also realise there may be many more people in need of support within the community that we cannot reach through our usual channels.
Please let people know about the support available. Our thanks to Jeremy Miles AM and staff for their help in signposting the links below. Their office can be contacted for any help and advice on 01792 869993 or by email Jeremy.miles@assembly.wales
NPT Buy Local
Useful directory of online suppliers and support
NPT Safe and Well
Free service to support vulnerable residents - call 01639 686868 or click to volunteer
Benefit Advice
Call 01639 685225
Child Protection
Call 01639 686803 or out of hours 01639 895455
Essential Directory
Online guide to essential items and delivery services in Swansea
Neath
Call 07534 256508
Amman Valley
Call 07394 904324
Catch Ystalyfera
Email info@catch-online.org.uk
Pantry Pontardawe
Call 07565 711311 or 07970 968120 (between 10.00am and 12.00pm on Tuesday and Saturday)
Welsh Womens Aid
Online support and free phone number 0808 801 0800
Calan DVS Neath
Call 01639 633580
Childline
Online support or call 0800 11 11
NSPCC
Call 0808 800 5000
Samaritans
Confidential and free call 116123
Llamau
Support for young people with homelessness, violence etc. Call 01639 685219
Shelter Cymru
Housing Advice available online or by calling 08000 495 495
Citizens Advice Bureau
Support about benefits, debt, employment, housing, family, law etc. available online or by calling 0300 339082
Celtic Credit Union
Help about money or loans available online or by calling 0333 006 3002
Neath Port Talbot MIND
Help available from 10.00am until 2.00pm by calling 07939 155557
Childrens Commissioner for Wales
Available online or by calling the temporary numbers available from the website.
Older Peoples Commissioner for Wales
Help online or by calling 03442 640 670
RSPCA
Report animal welfare emergencies online
If you know of other sources of free help and assistance, please let us know.
