Support for Families

At Icknield, we feel building positive relationships with families is critical to our pupils' success at school. Should you need support, please reach out to the school's Family Support Worker: Anita McArthur-Worbey, on 01462 620406 or fsw@icknieldinfants.herts.sch.uk.

Bereavement Support

If you need to talk about a bereavement in the family or wider community, please reach out to the school's Family Support Worker. We are able to offer support in school and can also refer families to a range of organisations, such as local charity Stand by Me or Cruse Bereavement Care.

Food and Uniform Support

We have a small food bank in the Main Office foyer, which aims to provide essential support for our school families who may be experiencing financial difficulty. If you have any questions about the school food bank or need advice on other local support available, please contact the school's Family Support Worker. 

We have a range of pre-loved uniform available in the school's Main Office. In addition, there is a local Uniform Bank held on the second Saturday of each month from 10.00am to 12.30pm at Wilbury Community Cafe (St Thomas Church and Wilbury Hall, Bedford Road, Letchworth Garden City). 

Support Contacts

Citizens Advice Bureau 0800 144 8848 / 01462 689801
HertsHelp 
0300 123 4044

 External Organisations

We have listed below links to some external support groups that have worked successfully with many of our families. The links will take you to their web pages, where you can find details of parent support groups, parent workshops, useful information and contact details. 

Angels Autism and ADHD Support

Support group for families of autistic children and/or children who have ADHD (and those awaiting diagnosis).

Angels

Best Before Cafe

Surplus or unsold food rescued from supermarkets and shared with the community. 

Best Before Cafe

Citizens Advice Bureau

Free, confidential, practical advice either online, over the phone or in person.

Citizens Advice Bureau

Family Centres in Hertfordshire

Family support service.

Family Centre

Family Lives

Targeted early intervention and crisis support for families.

Family Lives

Hertfordshire County Council 

Apply using the link below for free meals, free milk, some free uniform, plus vouchers if you are on certain benefits.

Hertfordshire County Council - Free School Meals

HertsHelp 

Independent support, guidance and information; support for Hertfordshire residents facing an immediate crisis.

HertsHelp

Ickleford Community Larder

Collect rescued fruit, veg and bread to save it being thrown into landfill (optional donations).

Ickleford Community Larder

Letchworth Food Bank 

Helping local people in crisis. Ask the school for a referral. 

Letchworth Food Bank

NESSIE Mental Health Support 

Children and young people mental health early help parent support service.

NESSIE

NHS CUES

NHS information website designed for children.

NHS CUES

North Herts Council 

Information source to help with the cost of living. 

North Herts Council

 POhWER

Independent advocacy, information and advice services. 

POhWER

SPACE for Neurodiversity

Hertfordshire based charity supporting families of children and young people who are neurodivergent.

SPACE