Offer encouragement and build self-esteem and confidence
What do we do?
To support and work alongside parents/ carers in addressing pastoral concerns impacting on their child’s learning and development.
To work with staff in ensuring good pupil support and build upon the caring and respectful relationships that exist between staff, pupils and families.
To provide support for individual children; listening and talking to children who may need support in a variety of pastoral issues, for example, self-esteem and confidence, bereavement, managing feelings, anxieties/worries, separation and developing social and friendships skills.
Responding to situations as they arise within school.
Meeting with parents/carers to discuss issues relating to their child.
To ‘signpost’ families to outside services for appropriate provision and support
Who do we work with?
Individuals and groups of children
Teachers and other members of staff
Parents/carers
External agencies such as; Speech and Language and Play Therapists, STARS , Social Services, Police, Health Professionals and Family First.
Useful Links
Place2Be – advice and tips for parents of primary aged children
