Early Help is a way of thinking and working together between services with families that have additional or more complex needs.

Early help is preventative, by providing support to families when a need is identified or as soon as a problem emerges at any point in a child’s life, from conception, through childhood and into adolescence. It can also prevent further problems arising by building resilience with families to find their own solutions in the future.  

It should not be seen as a specific service, but any service, and crucially how services work collectively through tailored support packages for specific needs in individual families.

Please click on the link below, if you are worried about a child or have an Early Help enquiry. If you need information or advice about a child or young person before completing the form, call Early Help from 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, on 01302 734110.

If you would like to talk to an adult in school about what Early Help involves, please contact Mrs Julie Hides our Parent Support Advisor at julie.hides@sunnyfields.doncaster.sch.uk

If you have concerns about a child, please complete the form below.  If you feel a child is in immediate danger call 999 immediately.

Doncaster’s Families Information Service provides access to a range of services for universal or more complex needs.  You can use this directory of services and information to access support. 

Always call 999 if someone is in immediate danger.

Support for Families in Need of Beds and Bedding

At Sunnyfields, we recognise that with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, essential household items such as beds and bedding can sometimes feel like a luxury. However, a good night’s sleep is vital for every child’s health, wellbeing, and ability to learn effectively.

Research shows that lack of proper sleep can have a negative impact on a child’s concentration, behaviour, and overall progress at school. As a school community, we are committed to ensuring that every child has a safe and comfortable place to sleep.

If your child does not currently have a suitable bed, please speak confidentially to Mrs Hides or Mrs Gatt. We can make referrals to the Zarach Bed Charity, which supports low-income families by providing free beds and bedding.

To find out more about the charity and the support they offer, please click on the following link: