Family Support Worker

Hi,

My name is Natalie Taylor and I am the new Family Support Worker here at Colham Manor Primary School.

I am here to provide parents and carers with support, advice and guidance.

I am available to discuss any worries or concerns with regards to your child’s education, attendance, punctuality or behaviour and to support with yours and their wellbeing.

If you’re going through difficult times or have an issue that needs addressing, I can ensure a safe, open space where you can be heard and supported.

Working together we can make sure that your children are independent, happy and confident coming to school.

I may not have all the answers but I will try my best to help support you in finding them!

Some of the things I can assist you with are:

Support for pupils

Promote good attendance and punctuality.
Enhance self-esteem, confidence and independence.
Boost mental health.
Develop a positive attitude to learning.
Encourage positive behaviour.
Help with healthy diets, routine, sleep and personal care.

Support for parents and carers

Support and strategies to get children into school and on time.
Help with setting boundaries and effective routines.
Providing information and guidance for services in local areas.
Help to fill in applications and forms.
Help completing referrals.
Support and advice with SEND, behaviour and any other additional needs.
Signposting with housing, debt, financial help.

If you would like help with anything or just need someone to talk to, please don’t hesitate to contact me by calling 01895 442 879 or via familysupportworker@colham.org

I look forward to working with you all!

Themed Coffee Mornings And Afternoons

At least once a month there will be a coffee morning or afternoon inviting parents or carers to meet specialist members of staff or members of the local community. These coffee events are a great way to meet other parents and carers, find out information that could benefit your family and help strengthen the school community.

Examples of some of the themed events that will be held: SEND, Meet & Greets, guests from the Children’s Centre, Grandparents Coffee Morning, Routines & Structure, Healthy Eating, Oral Health and lots more. Some of these sessions will also offer resources and signposting for parents/carers.

Upcoming Events