Family Support

We have a Family Support Worker at Bedelsford School, who provides support, advice and information to the families within our school community.  Our Family Support Worker supports our families with any worries that they may have in relation to their child’s education, behaviour and wellbeing.

Advice and support is confidential, although concerns relating to the safeguarding of children will always be dealt with in accordance with the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

Our Family Support Worker supports our families by:

• promoting good attendance and making referrals to other agencies to support this, as needed;
• promoting pupils’ self-esteem and confidence;
• promoting positive behaviour and positive attitudes to learning, with the support of other professionals, such as therapists or the educational psychology service;
• providing information to our families, and signposting to other services in the local area;
• liaising with a range of external services such as social care;
• assistance in completing paperwork and forms e.g. housing, special educational needs, school places and benefits;
• attendance and support at school and other agency meetings, such as Child in Need meetings;
• access to training for our families, as well as workshops for our pupils in school.

If you have a sensitive matter that you wish to discuss, please contact the school office to make an appointment.

We can offer support to families in a number of ways including:

• Signposting to services
• Liaising with social care and other agencies such as housing and SEN Transport
• Providing supporting letters
• Advocating for services
• Referrals into social care – Children with Disabilities Team
• Organising training for parents and parent/carer workshops

Please contact Zoe Jones, Designated Safeguarding Lead and Family Support Worker for more information. She can be contacted by your class teacher, the school office or directly via email below

E: Zjones@bedelsfordschool.org

T: 020 8546 9838 (school office)

We work alongside the Education Welfare Service to support regular school attendance and help address any barriers that may affect a child’s ability to attend or thrive in school. Our link Education Welfare Officer (EWO) recognises the complexity of need at Bedelsford School and works closely with us to provide tailored support for pupils and their families. Together, we work in partnership with parents, schools, and other agencies to ensure every child has the opportunity to access the education they deserve.

Education Welfare Service (EWS)