Thornhill Primary School

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Useful Links

Here is a list of useful links for pupils, parents and carers.

Links for parents

  • Durham County Council home page
  • Ofsted
  • DCC School Admissions Information
  • Sure Start County Durham
  • GOV.uk
  • Financial help
  • Fun & Food Programme
  • Family Hub Programme

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

  • SEND Pathfinder
  • Achievement for All
  • (GOV.uk) Supporting Pupils at School with Medical Conditions
  • Durham SEND Support and Advice
  • Support for children with literacy difficulties dyslexia

Packed Lunches / School Meals / Milk

  • Packed Lunch Guidance and advice
  • Guidance on Healthier lunchboxes
  • Free School Meals
  • cool milk
  • https://www.nhs.uk/change4life/recipes/lunch/cheap-lockdown-lunch-ideas

Finance / Energy

DCC Support

DCC Financial Support Leaflet October 2022

Warm Homes Top 20 Energy Saving Tips

Start for Life Fund – offers support for basic safety equipment such as baby gates and basic sleeping arrangements such as beds. If you need support, then please contact the school and speak to the Headteacher.

Mental Health

Top Tips to help with anxiety

MentalHealthAndEmotionalSupportForAdultsInCountyDurham

Mental Health Support for Children

Durham-Back to School – Help with anxiety courses

PLCBT poster for parents

NHS 111 select mental health option

If you, or someone you know, is experiencing a mental health crisis, call NHS 111 and select the mental health option.

Available 24/7, you will speak to a mental health professional who can listen to you and help you find the right support.

If you are deaf or have hearing loss please use NHS 111 – SignVideo or the 18001 111 Relay UK app.

e-Safety Links

Parent Information is collaboration between CEOP and Parent Zone and provides information to parents and carers about their children’s wellbeing and resilience, internet safety and a wide range of other topic matters like sex, relationship and body image.

  • Kids Smart
  • Think U Know
  • Hector’s World
  • Childline
  • Stop Abuse Together

General Safety Links

  • Fact sheet – Water Safety 

Durham Music Services

Durham Music Services aim to inspire young people in our communities to enjoy music throughout their lives. They provide a wide range of high quality musical educational opportunities aiming for the highest standards. Visit the Durham Music Services website for further information.

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  • Coronavirus Updates
  • Our School Uniform
  • School Office
  • School Lunches
  • Costs
  • Attendance
  • Childcare Provision
  • Online Safety
  • School Holidays
  • School Newsletters
  • Useful Links
  • New Starters

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Thornhill Gardens
Shildon
County Durham
DL4 1ES
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