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 Mrs Gill 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 Mrs Claire Gill Deputy Headteacher, Mrs Kim Carpenter and Mrs Hannah Seddon, SENCO, Mrs Sian Porter Learning Mentor and Mrs Liz Brackley, Learning Mentor. 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 392901 or 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.
