HANDSWORTH ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS

Community Wellbeing
HANDSWORTH ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS

Community Wellbeing
HANDSWORTH ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS

Community Wellbeing

Family Support

Help when it is needed

Enhancing Life Chances by Bringing Communities Together in Handsworth Our Family Support team are helping to connect children, families and young people to additional support in times of need. Sponsored by Birmingham Children’s Trust and in partnership with Spurgeon’s Children’s Charity we are working to bring organisations together across our community in the Perry Barr Locality. More about Family Support Here »»

Play Scheme

Funded by Bring it on Brum via Birmingham City Council and Street Games

Our Playschemes, funded by Bring it on Brum via Street Games, run during each school holiday. Easter, Summer, and Winter.

Playschemes

Our Playschemes offer weekly blocks for between 75-100 children per week, per location, including up to 10 places for children with moderate SEND needs funded. We wanted to use our scheme as an opportunity to work with children in our area to help build ... read the full story »»

Food Hub

The Foodbank is Open

HAOS Food Hub was set up in 2020 in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. We exist to support professionals with the resources to help families within the school community. We help with food, hygiene and care packages and to date have delivered thousands of these packages. We also provide one-off support for house start-ups for vulnerable families, including families who are living in temporary accommodation. Our start-up packs have included irons, kettles, cutlery sets, saucepans, toasters, bedding and baby equipment etc.

Our support is also extended to families with young ... read the full story »»

Thriving Connections

Coming soon from HAoS

We’re excited to announce the upcoming launch of Thriving Connections, a new 3-year programme dedicated to supporting children’s mental health and wellbeing - while strengthening the families and communities around them.

Thriving Connections takes a holistic approach, recognising that every child’s wellbeing is deeply connected to their home, school, and wider environment.

Stay tuned! More information coming soon…