Mrs Natalie Kingdon

What does a Family Support Worker do?

I am able to offer impartial support, advice and guidance to parents/carers. Advice and support is confidential, although concerns relating to the safeguarding of children will always be dealt with in accordance to the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. I may not have all the answers, but hopefully we can work together to find them!

Support for pupils includes:

• Promoting good attendance and punctuality
• Promoting self-esteem and confidence
• Promoting positive behaviour and positive attitudes to learning
• Providing personal, social and emotional support to children

Support for families includes:

• Advice and support in promoting positive behaviour at home
• Attendance and support at school and other agency meetings
• Liaising with a range of external services
• Providing information to services available in the local area

How do I do it?

As an Family Support Worker I give support to families in many different ways including:

• One-to-one working with parents and carers including talking, listening and supporting
• Finding practical strategies with parents/carers and children to improve learning, behaviour and relationships
• Referring and signposting to local services
• Drop-in coffee mornings

Why might you need to contact me?

As parents/carers, every day a new challenge or question may arise and you may wonder what the answer or solution is.

• "My child's behaviour is getting out of control"
• "I'm worried about parents evening"
• "Since my partner left, things haven't been the same"
• "I'm worried about my child"
• "I would just like someone to share my concerns with"