Family Support Worker

Family Support at Leamington

 

A listening ear, a safe space and practical help

At Leamington Community Primary School, we understand that every family needs a little extra support sometimes. Our dedicated Family Support Worker, Liz, works closely with parents and carers to offer practical help, emotional support and connections to services in our community. Whether you have an everyday worry or are going through a difficult time, Liz is here to listen without judgement. You do not need to wait until things feel overwhelming to ask for help.

A welcoming space for parents and carers

Our renovated Community Bus provides a warm, relaxed and welcoming space where parents and carers can meet, talk and enjoy a cup of tea. It offers a safe space to share worries, attend parent meetings, meet other families and access support. Liz can also meet with you privately in school or arrange a home visit if you would feel more comfortable.

Support for family life

Liz works alongside families to offer support with:

  • Emotional wellbeing: a listening ear during short or longer term difficulties.
  • Behaviour and routines: practical strategies to help with challenges at home.
  • Sleep: support with bedtime routines and sleep difficulties.
  • Parenting: access to Incredible Years support to help strengthen relationships and build confidence.
  • Difficult experiences: sensitive support for families affected by adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
  • Money worries: budgeting guidance and links to organisations offering further advice.
  • Everyday essentials: help accessing school uniform, shoes and other items children may need.]

Food and seasonal support

We work with community partners to help families access food and essential supplies. This includes:

  • FareShare food support, including weekly food bags.
  • Emergency food parcels for families facing immediate difficulties.
  • Links with Warburtons and Greggs to help provide bread and bakery items.
  • Christmas hampers to offer extra support during the festive season.
  • Christmas donations from Home Bargains to support children and families.

Availability can vary, so please contact Liz to find out what support is available and arrange a discreet collection.

Bringing the right support together

Sometimes families benefit from several services working together. Liz can help you understand what is available and coordinate support through:

  • Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings: bringing your family and relevant professionals together to agree practical actions and review support.
  • Referrals and signposting: helping you access the school nurse and other services.
  • Housing links: connecting families with housing providers and support services, including Cobalt.
  • Neighbourhood officer drop-ins: opportunities to discuss housing or local neighbourhood concerns.

Liz also works closely with our Safeguarding and Inclusion Teams to help children and families receive coordinated support.

Clubs, courses and opportunities to connect

We offer opportunities for families to build confidence, develop skills and enjoy time together. These include:

  • Cookery Club and parent and child cookery workshops.
  • Nurture Club, supporting children’s wellbeing, confidence and relationships.
  • Baby Book Club, encouraging families to enjoy books and stories together.
  • Parent meetings and social groups, offering opportunities to connect and share experiences.
  • Free training and courses, arranged around families’ interests and needs.
  • Housing and community drop-ins, including sessions with Cobalt and neighbourhood officers.

Contact Liz for details of current activities, upcoming courses and how to take part.

 

Get in touch

Call or text Liz on 07799 642584.

You can also pop into our Community Bus for a chat and a cup of tea, or ask to arrange a meeting in school.

Conversations are treated sensitively, and your privacy is respected. If a concern arises about a child’s safety or someone being at risk of harm, information may need to be shared with the appropriate professionals so that they can help.

No worry is too small. We are here to listen, support and work alongside you.