At St Margaret’s Church of England Primary School we understand that from time to time family life can have its complications.  These may be the times when you need some extra help. To support you at such times we have an Early Help Offer. 

What sort of concerns might parents share with our team?

A wide range of issues such as behaviour management, financial worries and debts, domestic abuse, housing concerns, mobility difficulties, bereavement and loss, cyber bullying - 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?

• The school's mental wellbeing hub - triage system of support
• Inclusion Manager (Social Work and Thrive Practitioner trained)
• Family support for issues such as housing, finances, emigration and parenting.
• Senior Mental Health Lead
• 1 x trained Forest Schools Practitioner
• 2 x Drawing and Talking Practitioner
• 2 x ELSA Trained TAs
• Lunchtime Club for vulnerable pupils or pupils who struggle with the playground
• Comprehensive induction program for children starting Reception class
• Signs of Safety toolkit
• Bespoke learning interventions e.g. reading, maths, phonics
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Parent Information (academic and pastoral, eg Phonics workshops, County Lines workshops)
• Forest School
• Gym Trail 
• Government Fruit and Vegetable Scheme
• Government milk scheme
• Free school meal vouchers for school holidays
• Second Hand Uniform
• Educational Welfare Officer 
• Curriculum provision from outside agencies which helps our children learn how to stay safe

Who might the school refer to?

• Early Help Team
• Children and Young People's Services
• County Inclusive Support Service
• Counselling Services
• School Nurse
• Speech and Language Therapist 
• Educational Psychologist
• Young Carers
• SENDAT
• SENDIAS
• Local Authority Family Services team
• Educational Welfare Officer

Please contact us if you have a concern and we will do our best to help.