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Family Support Worker
Hello!
My name is Gail Newman and I am the Family Support Worker for Wood Field Primary School.
My role in school is to provide support, advice and information to families within our school community. I can help you with any worries that you may have in relation to your child’s education, behaviour and wellbeing. I am also here as someone to talk to if you need it!
Support for children includes: promoting good attendance and punctuality, promoting self-esteem and confidence, promoting positive behaviour and attitudes towards learning.
Support for families includes: Signposting you to services in the local area, Liaising with a range of external services such as housing and social care, assistance with completing paperwork and attending meetings with outside agencies with you.
Useful links
Sutton Young Carers https://www.suttoncarerscentre.org/
Crisis Cafe for adults struggling with mental health https://smhf.org.uk/suttoncrisiscafe
Networking group for local parents http://localmumsonline.com/local-mums/wallington-mums/childrens-centres-in-wallin/
Charity who help with housing ansd much much more www.home-start.org.uk
Download our support for families pack here
Emotionally based school avoidance information