Our Offer
Our School Family Workers work closely with the schools within our Partnership and their families. We support young people and their families by
- improving attendance and punctuality at school and in lessons
- improving behaviour around the school and in lessons
- improving the relationship/communication between parent and school
- improving perceptions and understanding of student.
- attending, contributing and leading on TAF meetings where appropriate.
Children & Young People
Our School Family Workers are friendly and approachable and are able to listen to any worries children/young people may be experiencing. They can offer practical ideas and advice to help children/young people with:
- Feeling more confident
- Becoming more resilient and able to cope with difficult situations
- Improving their attendance
- Becoming happier in school and at home
- Being more organised
- Managing their anger
- Building better relationships
- Finding appropriate support groups
- Accessing the right support within the school environment to remove the barriers to learning.
- Improving social skills and learning to share their feelings
Parents & Carers
Our School Family Workers are happy to meet with you and your child in your family home, school or a location convenient to you and offer a wealth of experience and knowledge to help support with a range of needs, such as
- providing advice, emotional support, mentoring, encouragement, and motivation
- managing challenging behaviour
- supporting families with children with additional needs
- managing finances and household budgeting
- housing concerns
- changing school/transition
- general routines and boundaries
- assisting with engagement with your child’s school and other agencies
- advising on local parenting groups or support groups
- bereavement & Separation
- support with parenting strategies to improve behaviour and relationships at home
