Family Support Worker

Our Family Support Worker is Mrs Hutchinson.

Her role is to provide support, advice and information to the families within our school community. She is able to help families in relation to their child's education, behaviour and well being. Mrs Hutchinson is also part of our safeguarding team and has an important role in helping to keep the children of our school safe.

Areas of Support:
Parenting concerns	Community relationships
School attendance	Drop-in sessions
Housing issues	Providing information and signposting to other services
Budgeting	Parenting programmes
Benefit rights	Helping towards employment.

Mrs Hutchinson has worked within Early Years and childrens' services and also the Children and Parent Service (CAPS) delivering parenting programmes as part of the CAMHS team for over 20 years and supported many families within the local area.

Please see the enclosed information on our schools early help offer and specific areas of abuse located on our safeguarding page.

What is Early help?

The Manchester City Council Early Help Offer is a service designed to support families who may need additional assistance but do not meet the criteria for social care. It aims to intervene early, providing families with guidance, resources, and support to address challenges before they escalate.

Key Features of Early Help:

1. Support for a Range of Issues: Early Help can assist with a variety of challenges including parenting, housing, mental health, education, and financial difficulties. It's designed to address the root causes of stress and help families navigate these pressures.

2. Tailored to Individual Family Needs: Every family is unique, and Early Help offers a personalized approach. A dedicated Early Help worker collaborates with the family to assess their specific needs and create a plan of action. This could involve access to services such as counseling, parenting programs, or practical support.

3. Voluntary Participation: Engaging with Early Help is voluntary. Families are encouraged to seek support when they feel they need it, with no stigma attached. It’s about offering assistance early on to prevent more serious issues from arising.

4. Multi-Agency Approach: Early Help works alongside a range of professionals, including schools, health services, and housing officers, to ensure a coordinated and holistic support system. This joined-up approach helps to address all aspects of a family’s well-being.

5. Focus on Children and Young People: One of the main goals is to ensure children and young people get the best start in life. This includes promoting school attendance, improving behavior, and supporting children’s emotional and social development.

6. Accessing the Service: Families, schools, or professionals can refer themselves or someone else to Early Help. There is an assessment process to determine the level of support needed, which can then lead to a coordinated support plan.

Overall, the Early Help Offer is about providing proactive, flexible, and accessible support to help families thrive, ensuring that any difficulties do not escalate to crisis levels. It's part of Manchester City Council's commitment to strengthening family resilience and well-being in the community.

Early Help Manchestert Updates September 2024

https://search3.openobjects.com/mediamanager/manchester/fsd/files/eh_update_sept_24.pdf

MART poverty support services

https://www.resolvepoverty.org/money-advice-referral-tools/

CAPS parenting services

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Early Help updates 2024

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Making Manchester Fairer

https://www.manchester.gov.uk/info/500288/public_health/8477/making_manchester_fairer

Manchester food bank support

https://manchestercentral.foodbank.org.uk/contact-us/#:~:text=Call%20our%20local%20helpline,food%20bank%20voucher%20if%20necessary.

Resolve Poverty

https://www.resolvepoverty.org/

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