At Whitegate End Primary School and Nursery, we are committed to creating a community where everyone belongs. Guided by The Whitegate End Way, we strive to ensure that every child, every family and every member of staff feels valued, supported and connected. We believe that strong relationships are the foundation of success and that, together, we can help every child feel safe and thrive.

We work closely with families, external agencies and community partners to ensure that children receive the right support at the right time. By building strong partnerships and maintaining open communication, we are able to respond to the needs of our families and provide the care, guidance and support that enable children to flourish.

Pastoral care is everyone's responsibility at Whitegate End. Our whole staff team is committed to nurturing children's wellbeing and creating an environment where children feel known, understood and supported. Mrs Bingham and Mrs Addyman lead our pastoral support and are always happy to help. Whether you have a question, concern or simply need some advice, please speak to them at the beginning or end of the school day. We are always here to listen and would be delighted to welcome you in for a brew and a chat.

Please see below for further information as to the support on offer for our families. 

Help and Support for Families

We Can Help: www.oldham.gov.uk/wecanhelp

· Free School Meals (FSM) eligibility checker: www.oldham.gov.uk/freeschoolmeals

· Children and family benefits: www.oldham.gov.uk/info/200230/early_years/194/children_and_family_benefits

· Help paying for childcare eligibility checker: www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

· School Readiness: www.oldham.gov.uk/info/200246/families_and_parenting/2828/birth_to_5_years/7

· Online Solihull Parenting Courses (worth £100) aligned with best parenting practice is free to use for anyone in Oldham.

Parents, carers, grandparents, and staff can access the resources by entering the passcode: DAISY into this web page: https://inourplace.heiapply.com/online-learning.

· Get Oldham Working: www.oldham.gov.uk/gow

- This may help – This is a new national initiative providing mental health advice to parents and carers who have concerns about their child’s mental health: https://thismayhelp.me