Offer of Early Help

Here at Heron Primary school, we understand that from time to time family life can have its complications. There may be times when you need just that extra bit of help and support to see you through the tough times. To support and guide you through times such as these we have an Early Offer of Help.

There are many ways in which we can support you, so, if ever things aren’t right at home please come and talk to us.   We offer:

• Support and advice from our experienced Family Support Worker (FSW) – Hannah Wood. Hannah is here to work with our families working in an holistic way, taking into account the whole families needs. She can offer advice on behaviour management, financial worries, domestic abuse, parents in prison, benefits and much more. If extra support is needed she knows who to sign post to and how to refer to other agencies.
• 1-1 and group support for our pupils. Hannah uses her skills to help pupils develop their confidence and key skills.
• A My Plan, My Plan+ or My Assessment should your child require a bit of extra support in school or at home. Our SENDCo, Victoria Churchill, is very experienced in completing these assessments and works very closely with our FSW and other staff.
• Regular meetings of the Pupil Care Team to discuss how best to meet the needs of vulnerable pupils or those who may need just that extra bit of support.