School and Local Services available to support families.

Here at Pembroke Park Primary we have an open door policy, if you have any concerns please come in and speak to the office staff who can arrange for a meeting with the relevant member of staff, alternatively you can direct  message the class teacher on class dojo.

Our Home School Liaison Officer is available for meetings although she is unable to advise on housing and financial aspects she will be able to sign post you to the relevant help and support you to get the assistance you need, she can look at budgeting and what support is available to you.

We understand that there is a cost a living crisis and we are here to help.

What are we doing to help?

· Funding class trips for all children.

· Using the charity Children’s Chance we have been able to reduce the cost of the yea 6 residential.

· Reduced price of breakfast club for families in receipt of pupil premium..

· We offer a wide range of free lunch time and after school clubs for all children.

· We have good-quality second hand uniform available for free.

· Children eligible for pupil premium will  receive a free school jumper and PE top.

Home school liaison officer and pastoral support (HSLO)

Lisa Davies is our Home School Liaison    Officer and Thrive practitioner. Lisa has worked at Pembroke Park Primary School for 20 years, she is passionate about being part of a team that continues to develop the school, encourages the children to be their best and support their families and the wider community.

The role of the Home School Liaison Officer is to support our families not just our      children, she will work with families to support.

· Attendance.

· Wellbeing/ Mental Health

· Financial support (signposting).

· Housing support (signposting).

· Supporting transitions  

There are times when parenting can be overwhelming and we are here to support, so even if you do not need specific advice, our HSLO is available for a cup tea and a chat too, its good to offload.

If you would like to book a meeting with Lisa to chat or seek advice you can email:                lisadavies@pembrokeparkprimary.net or drop her a message via dojo.

Lisa is also teaming up with other parent support practitioners and local agencies to be able to bring you parenting courses and workshops, some of these include….

· Managing children’s emotions

· Sleep/Bedtime routine guidance and advice.

· Bereavement.

· Supporting your own mental health whilst parenting.

· Eat well for less.

· Healthy body, healthy minds.

· Triple P - Positive Parenting Programme.

· Time out for parents.

· One plus one - digital programme to support co-parenting.

If you interested in any of the above drop me a dojo, or pop in for a chat.

Wiltshire Local Offer.

Wiltshire provide a local offer of support to all families, this can be found at

https://localoffer.wiltshire.gov.uk

The website provides lots of useful information and links.

· Education

· Alternative or other educational provision

· Preparing for adulthood and independent living.

· Health provision

· Social care provision

· SEND service

· Leisure

· Travel

· Support and guidance