Early Help

We are a caring, nurturing school and fully understand that family life does not always run smoothly. We recognise that from time to time you may need a little extra support or help.

We are committed to the safeguarding of all our children. The purpose of our Early Help Offer is to provide the right kind of support for families at the right time, to achieve change that lasts. We can help you to identify any problems quickly and work with you to prevent the problem reaching crisis point.

There are many ways in which we can support you so, if ever things are not right at home, do come and talk to us. We aim to provide support that considers the needs of the whole family.

What does our Early Help Offer include?

FOR PARENTS:

Support might be short or long-term but will always be tailored to meet the needs of you and your family.

Areas of support might include:

Support and advice during difficult periods i.e., illness, bereavement, financial worries, and domestic abuse.
Support for parents in multi-agency meetings.
Assistance in completing paperwork and forms e.g., Disability Living Allowance, housing, and benefits.
Pre-loved uniform
Support getting your child into school.
Adult Education and Family Learning courses.
Attendance monitoring with regular meetings. These aim to improve attendance and punctuality.
Signposting to other services in the local area/community.
Fair Share Food Bank

As well as the above, we also work with Barnardo’s, Families First, Community Policing Team, Advisory Teaching Service, Gloucestershire Safeguarding Children Partnership, Educational Psychology Service, Youth Support Team, Speech and Language Therapists, Winston’s Wish and Family Group Conferencing.

All support given is confidential, however, any concerns relating to the safeguarding of children will be dealt with in accordance with the school’s Safeguarding Policy.

FOR CHILDREN:

Emotional Literacy Support: Emotional Literacy is a therapeutic approach to help support children with their emotional and social development. This is delivered through 1:1 or small group intervention with a qualified ELSA. At the heart of the approach is the understanding that all children’s behaviour represents a form of communication – of their underlying needs. If these needs are recognised and met, children and young people will be able to flourish and learn.

Young Minds Matter: This intervention connects that services of school with NHS support. It is intended to provide early intervention on some mental health and emotional wellbeing issues, such as mild to moderate anxiety.

Pets As Therapy

Creative Arts Therapy

Teens in Crisis (TiC+)

For more information about Early Help in the surrounding area and County, please use this link.