Community Support Links
At The New North Academy, we strive to ensure that all our children and families are able to access support and advice for whatever issues they may face, regardless of their background and circumstances.
Below is some information and links to organisations we work alongside with who try to improve the circumstances and lives of those in our community.
For further information on any of these organisation, or if you are unable to find an organisation that can meet your needs, please feel free to contact our Safeguarding & Families Lead, Rosie Winstanley.
New River College Outreach Service (NRC) provides services to schools to improve pupil behaviour and reduce exclusions.
Contact the New River College on 020 7504 0534 or primary@nrc.islington.sch.uk
St Giles Trust SOS Project is a service that helps young people exposed to or at risk of violence, vulnerability and exploitation.
Contact the St Giles Trust on 020 7708 8000 or info@stgilestrust.org.uk
Islington Food Bank is a project funded by local churches and community groups, working together towards stopping hunger in the Islington area.
Contact the Food Bank by 07753 222755 or info@islington.foodbank.org.uk
Should you require a referral, please speak with our Safeguarding & Families Lead, Rosie Winstanley.
School-Home Support (SHS) works with school and local authorities to provide personalised support to children and families, tackling the underlying barriers to a successful education to improve the life chances of children.
Contact SHS on 020 7426 5000 or email enquiries@shs.org.uk
The CASA Family Service helps children, young people and families who are affected by parental alcohol or drug use in Islington.
Contact CASA Family Service on 020 7561 7490 or email cfs@blenheimcdp.org.uk
Solace Women’s Aid support women and children around domestic violence.
Contact Solace Women’s Aid on 0808 802 5565 or email advice@solacewomensaid.org
Brightstart 0-19 support families with school-aged children up to 19 years old with wide range issues including housing, training, employment, challenging behaviour, debt etc.
Contact Brightstart 0-19 on 020 7527 4343 or email Early.Help@islington.gov.uk
Islington Family Directory Provides information for parents/carers, children and young people and the practitioners working with them about the services available in Islington to them.
Contact Islington Family Information Service (FIS) on 020 7527 5959 for free, impartial information, advice and guidance about services for children, young people and families (Mon-Fri 9am-4pm).