Roots and Wings is our Family Empowerment Team, supporting your family’s stability, wellbeing, and growth. We help you build strong roots while creating space for new opportunities and positive change.
Roots and Wings is our dedicated Family Empowerment Team, here to support your family’s stability, wellbeing, and growth. Just like the name suggests, we’re here to help you build strong foundations (roots) while also creating space for new opportunities and positive change (wings).
Whether you're navigating a tough time, adjusting to a significant life change, or simply want to feel more connected to your community, we're here to walk alongside you. We can help you access the right services, offer advice, support referrals, and provide specialist help when things get overwhelming – including with:
Every family is different, and so is our approach – warm, understanding, and always tailored to you.
Family life can be full of ups and downs – and sometimes, we all need a little help to steady the ship. Our Family Empowerment offer is here to help you work through whatever challenges you’re facing, whether it’s relationship breakdowns, routines that just aren’t working, struggles with your child’s behaviour, or everything feeling a bit overwhelming.
We take time to listen without judgement, understand what’s going on at home, and work with you to create a plan that feels realistic and right for your family. That might include regular check-ins, linking you with local services, supporting with forms or referrals, or simply being a calm, consistent presence during a difficult time.
You don’t have to go through it alone – we’re here to walk alongside you and help your family find its rhythm again.
Sleep struggles can affect the whole family– and when your child or young person isn’t sleeping well, it can impact everything from their mood to their learning, relationships, and mental health.That’s why our Specialist Sleep Services are here to help.
We support families with children and young people aged 0–18 (or up to 25 with a disability), offering tailored advice and practical strategies to improve sleep routines and reduce night-time stress. Our team includes NHS-trained sleep consultants, and we also deliver trusted Hunrosa sleep workshops, alongside access to recommended apps and tools to support healthy sleep at home.
Whether it’s trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, bedtime battles or sensory-related sleep issues – we’ll work with you to help your young person get the rest they need to feel their best.
Need sleep support? Please complete our referral form to get started.
When something traumatic happens – whether it’s a one-off event or something ongoing – it can shake the way we see ourselves, others, and the world around us. At Roots and Wings, we understand that trauma can show up in many different ways, and sometimes long after the event itself. Our specialist team is here to help you make sense of it, at your pace, and in your own way.
All of our practitioners are trained in trauma-informed approaches, offering a calm, safe space to talk (or not talk) about what’s happened, and how it’s affecting day-to-day life. We work with children, young people and parents who have experienced or witnessed things like abuse, accidents, violence, neglect, or any situation that’s left them feeling overwhelmed, unsafe or stuck.
Support might include 1:1 trauma counselling, grounding strategies, emotional regulation work, or simply having someone who understands what you’re going through. We also work closely with other organisations and professionals, so if you need something we can’t offer in-house, we’ll help you find the right support.
If you or your child has been affected by trauma and you're looking for support, please complete our referral form.
Living with or recovering from domestic abuse can leave deep emotional wounds – for children, parents, and the whole family. At Roots and Wings, we provide safe, specialist support for families affected by domestic violence, whether you're still in the situation, navigating a separation, or dealing with the impact it’s had overtime.
Our team includes therapists, counsellors, family support workers, and specialist IDVAs (Independent Domestic Violence Advisors) who are trained to support both children and adults through the emotional, practical and safety challenges that come with domestic abuse. We understand the lasting impact trauma can have, and we’re here to help you rebuild stability, confidence and trust – at your own pace.
For professionals: We’re proud to be part of the Connected Care Network (connectedcarenetwork.co.uk), which brings together local services working together to offer joined-up, wraparound support – so you don’t have to go through this alone or keep retelling your story. Our REALationships Project is for children and young people at risk of exploitation, unhealthy relationships and/or experiences of domestic violence/abuse. Professionals can make referrals for anyone living in the City of Birmingham (not Solihull Borough), who is at risk of exploitation, unhealthy relationships and/or experiences of domestic violence/abuse. Please complete our referral form – we’re here, and we’ll meet the family with compassion, not judgement.
For families: We also work alongside and in partnership with brilliant charities such as Women’s Aid. If you or a family member are already receiving support through them, we’re here to complement that help – not replace it. We’re able to offer additional counselling and therapeutic support, when and where it’s needed, in full collaboration with Women’s Aid and other trusted organisations. Support is available for the whole family –from 1:1 therapy to parenting support, practical advice, and safe spaces for children to begin healing. Get in touch.
"I just wanted to start by saying a massive thank you for listening to me, actually hearing me and believing me. I think it’s the first time someone has truly got it.
I feel validated for the first time in a very long time!"
Finding out your child has additional or special educational needs can bring a mix of emotions – from love and determination, to worry, grief, frustration, and overwhelm. At Roots and Wings, we’re here to support you through every part of that journey.
We offer compassionate, non-judgemental support to help you understand your child’s needs, navigate the SEND system, and advocate with confidence. Whether you're just beginning to explore what your child might need, or you're already deep in the world of EHCPs, diagnoses and appointments, we’ll meet you where you are – with warmth, expertise, and practical advice.
We’re proud to work alongside some amazing local partners across Solihull, including Super SEN, Liberty Circle, Solihull Parent Carer Voice, North Solihull Additional Needs Support Group, The Connected Care Network, and many more. Together, we aim to create a joined-up, inclusive community where families feel heard, empowered and never alone and get you the support you and your family deserve.
Our team can help you access the right services, build positive relationships with schools and professionals, and most importantly, feel more equipped to support your child in a way that works for your family. We’re also here to support you – because caring fora child with additional needs often means carrying a lot, and you deserve support too.
If you're looking for guidance, reassurance, or just someone to walk the SEND journey with you, please complete our referral form – you don’t have to do this on your own.
Groups, Drop-ins & 1:1 Support – Find Your People, Find Support
At Roots and Wings, we know that sometimes the best support comes from being around others who just get it.That’s why we offer a wide range of groups, drop-ins, and workshops for parents, carers, and families – all designed to help you feel less alone and more supported.
You’ll find everything from family support groups, SEND-specific meet ups, and issue-based sessions (like anxiety, self-harm, or behaviour) to parenting programmes, coffee drop-ins, and practical workshops covering topics like sleep, routines, transitions, and emotional regulation. Some sessions are informal and friendly, others are more focused and structured – but all are designed to give you a safe space to learn, share, and feel empowered.
If group spaces aren’t right for you, or you’d prefer a bit more privacy, we also offer bookable 1:1 support sessions with our experienced team. These are ideal if you need tailored advice, emotional support, or just someone to talk things through with.
You can explore and book all of our current and upcoming groups and support sessions – and if you're not sure what’s right for you, just get in touch and we’ll help you find your fit.
Get in touch with our friendly team to find out more, ask a question, or discuss how we can support you - we’re here to listen and help every step of the way.
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