At The Rise School, we recognise that there are times when our families need additional advice and support. Here you can find advice, useful links and also copies of key communications that are sent home with pupils.

Family support directory

Our updated Hounslow-specific family support directory contains over 60 links to both local and national support services. We have created this to ensure that our families are aware of what is out there, specifically within the local community. Family life for our families at The Rise can sometimes be extremely challenging but there are some fantastic charities and organizations that can help you manage. 

The directory is divided into five sections:

• Financial/cost of living support (welfare benefits, Government schemes/charity grants, food and furniture essentials, job seeking support) 
• Legal support (legal advice, legal aid/advocation, tribunal support, SEND/EHC plan rights/advice, housing)
• Support outside of education (local holiday and weekend activities, challenging behaviour/parenting courses, social care) 
• Health and wellbeing (mental health charities/helplines, low cost/free physical activities/support networks/groups/domestic violence) 
• Autisms specific resources (latest research, campaigns, tools and materials that aim to support the autistic community and their families).

We hope you find this useful. We will try our very best to keep the document updated.

Please note, if you do not live in the borough of Hounslow you may not be able to access some of these services. However, your borough may offer something similar. Please do get in contact with us if you are struggling to find relevant support services.