Family Support Worker
My name is Mrs Angela Livingstone; I am the Family Support here at Dee Point Primary School. My main role is to support children and families well-being and I also support Mr Williams and Miss Jones as a Safeguarding Lead in our school. .
I can help you with any worries that you may have in relation to your child's well-being, social, emotional needs and behaviour. We understand that many children and families experience difficulties at times that can make a happy, successful home and school life a struggle. This could be as simple as a misunderstanding with friends or it could be a more complex issue such as a change in family circumstances or bereavement . It may be that the support is needed is for a short while or it could be a longer process. I work in a non-judgmental way and I am here to listen. I understand children and families are faced with many difficult challenges in everyday life. I can support you by signposting and contacting a range of different agencies that can also offer support including: Housing, Debt Agencies, local police, Health, Children's Centres, Education Welfare, Social Care, CAMHS.
Here are some of the examples of the things I can support you with.
- Strengthening existing parenting skills
- Managing challenging behaviour and setting boundaries
- Routines, mealtimes, sleep and play
- Housing and money worries
- Attending multi agency meetings to support you and your family
- Foodbank vouchers
- Making informed choices and accessing local services
Also. within school, I work alongside our Pastoral Team including M Deputy Heaiss Laura Jones Assistant Headteacher, Mrs April Caldecott and Mrs Hannah Seddon, SENCO, Mrs Sian Porter., Mrs Liz Brackley and Ms Teresa Caputo who are our 3 learning mentors. As a team we ensure all our children’s well-being and SEN needs are met.
You are more than welcome to pop into school and chat with me or you can contact me on 01244 372631
Helpful Links
· mymind.org.uk is an NHS website, run by CWP CAMHS. This site has been developed for everyone interested in the mental health and well-being of children and young people across Cheshire and Wirral
http://www.mymind.org.uk/headstrong-report.pdf
1-2-3 Magic Product Family
1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2–12 is an evidence-based, easy-to-learn and effective parenting program for parents. 1-2-3 Magic System can be used with children as early as 18 months through 12 years. 1-2-3 Magic is parents in charge, but no arguing, yelling or spanking is allowed.
