Family Help and Advice
We support children and families within our school and liaise with a range of external services to help families with any further support they may need. We offer emotional and practical support for families, both within school and through linking to other agencies. We also support families and children to break down barriers to learning so that every child receives the best education, a key area being attendance (which is overseen by office and pastoral staff).
If you have any questions, concerns, ideas or just need some support, please get in touch.
Staff are available on the gate in the morning, via the school office or our office email:
enquiries@waterfoot.lancs.sch.uk
Children and Families Wellbeing Service: Part of Family Hubs Network
The CFWS are a fabulous team, who can support families in many different ways. Staff in school are able to help you access this resource. You can also access support yourselves through the Lancashire Family Hubs website, where you can find information on services and local or virtual drop in sessions. https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/children-education-families/family-hubs/
Parent Hub (Government resource)
The Best Start in Life website brings together trusted advice, support and guidance for parents. There is a wealth of advice and support available through this parent hub, which we hope you may find helpful.
educational Psychology Service
On occasion pupils may find learning or school life tricky. Staff are skilled at making reasonable adjustments in class, but where we need further advice or support for your child, we may request an assessment from our Educational Psychologist. This would always be done with parental consent and we would work closely together in the best interets of your child.
The School Health Service
The school nursing team make regular visits to school to check on the physical well-being of pupils, such as height/weight check and flu immunisations. You are always informed of these visits and your child won't be seen without your consent. You can also request support from the school nurse who supports our local schools, via the school office. We now have regular drop in sessions from the school nurse providing a wide range of support and advice for parents and families.
Pupil Attendance Support Team (PAST)
The school works closely with this agency, and the service may become involved if your child's attendance at school falls below 90%.
The Ethnic Minority/Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Achievement Service
The Ethnic Minority Achievement Support Service specifically works with new arrivals, minority ethnic communities and children who speak English as an Additional Language. The Teacher Advisers work with primary and secondary schools throughout Lancashire and the North West. Please contact school or telephone their team on 01772 532439 for further details.
Useful Links
· www.citizensadvice.org.uk - For General Advice
· www.netmums.com - For general advice on parenting issues and local events happening
· www.shelter.org.uk - For housing and debt advice
· www.net-aware.org.uk - For keeping your child safe online
· www.entitledto.co.uk Benefits Calculator - For checking you are receiving everything you are entitled to
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