Early Help

Early help means providing support to our families as soon as a problem emerges, at any point in a child’s life.

We understand just how complicated family life can be. Every family can have ups and downs. Being a parent is hard work and there are no instructions.

From time to time, there may be situations where you or your children need some extra help and support. If things are not right at home, please come and talk to us. We can help in many ways.

Our aims:

• To know our families well, to know what they need so we can support them;
• To focus on preventing problems before they develop by offering support that is flexible and responsive to need.

Successful Early Help can ensure that:

Children:

• are physically and emotionally healthy;
• are resilient and able to learn well;
• are supported by their families, community and (when necessary) professionals in order to thrive;
• live in safe environments.

Parents and carers:

• support one another in the community;
• know where to get help if needed;
• have trusted relationships with school, community, other parents;
• are well informed about how best to help their child develop.

What sort of concerns might parents share with our team?

A wide range of issues such as help managing behaviour, financial worries and debts, domestic abuse, housing concerns, mobility difficulties, bereavement and loss, cyberbullying - in fact, any concerns which you are worried might be having a negative impact on your child(ren).

What might we offer in response to your concerns?

• Breakfast Club;
• After School Club;
• Additional induction sessions for children starting EYFS, including home visits and support with transition to secondary school;
• Bespoke learning support e.g. reading, maths, phonics;
• Support from the Pastoral and Learning Support Manager;
• Speech and Language Therapy;
• Parent Information Sessions (academic and pastoral, eg Phonics workshops, County Lines workshops);
• Attendance Meetings;
• Forest School;
• Art Enrichment Programme;
• Life Skills Programme;
• Bereavement Support;
• After school extra curricular activities;
• Government Fruit and Vegetable Scheme;
• Uniform Swap Shop;
• Educational Welfare Officer support;
• Curriculum provision and additional work from outside agencies support our children in learning how to keep themselves safe;

Who might the school refer to?

• The Early Help Team;
• Children and Young People's Services;
• Counselling Services;
• Child Development Team;
• Speech and Language Therapist;
• Educational Psychologist;
• Young Carers;
• Local Authority Family Services team;
• Educational Welfare Officer.

Local Authority Support