Early Help Offer
At Lawley Primary School, we understand that family life can sometimes be difficult and challenging. From time to time there may be situations where you feel you need more help and support. At these times we are able to offer you what is known as the Early Help Offer.
Providing early help to our children and families, means we can be more effective in preventing problems, from affecting children’s ability to thrive and learn. Early help means providing support as soon as a concern emerges, at any point of a child’s life, from Reception through to Year 6.
Please see the information below for details of the range of ways in which can help you to find the support that you need:
There are external agencies that are able to offer early help support and guidance to local families. You can contact them directly using the links given below.
Family Connect is a free and confidential service that offers impartial advice, information, and guidance to parents, carers, and families. The service can help you find and access a wide range of children’s services across the borough — including childcare, local activities, school admissions, health and wellbeing support, and financial advice.
Family Connect is there for parents and carers who may be looking for extra support, information, or someone to talk to about their child’s needs. Whether you’re seeking guidance about education, behaviour, family life, or local services, the team can help you find the right support and connect you with professionals who can assist.
The aim of Family Connect is to make sure that families receive the right help at the right time, ensuring children and young people have the best opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive.
https://www.familyconnecttelford.co.uk/site/index.php
Telford & Wrekin Family Hubs also provide a range of services for children, young people and their families. A selection of our services are :
- Parenting Family Support within the home;
- Breastfeeding support;
- Antenatal support;
- Information and advice on a range of subjects for children and families;
- An opportunity for you and your children to meet new friends
Shropshire School Nurses
School Nurses are qualified registered nurses or midwives with specialist training and experience in public health for children, young people and families.
School Nurses offer services to school aged children between the ages of 5 to 19 years old and children 5-25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) who attend local state schools and some special schools.
The School Nursing Service works closely with The Health Visiting Service who work with children and their families aged 0-5 years.
www.shropscommunityhealth.nhs.uk/school-nurses-shropshire
NSPCC offer a wide range of service to parents and carers.
- Early parenting advice
- Managing family life
- Friends and relationships
- Supporting yourself and young people
- Staying safe online
www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/support-for-parents/
If you would like to know more about the Early Help Offer at Lawley Primary School, or feel that your family might benefit from the Early Help Assessment, please contact school on 01952 388410. The staff who lead on the Early Help Offer are;
Mrs Mcquiggin – Head Teacher
Mrs Olenik – SENDCO
Mrs Robinson – Pupil and Family Support Officer