Family Support
Family Support Worker:
Hello, my name is Gabbi Westhead, and I am the Family Support Worker here at St Andrews Infant School.
I am available for all kinds of advice and support, for your children, yourselves and your wider family. Whether you just need a cuppa and a chat to offload, you’re in need of some advice, or you’re looking for some additional support, please feel free to reach out to me.
Phone: 07564 928889
Email: [email protected]
I also have signposting for local and national organisations and support for the following areas:
- Domestic Abuse
- Child Sexual Abuse
- Online Safety and Child Sexual Exploitation
- Bereavement Support for adults and children
- Child mental health and wellbeing
- Adult mental health and wellbeing
- Non-recent abuse
- Support for parents of and children with additional needs (including support in Education)
- Bullying (online and in person)
- Female Genital Mutilation
- Legal Advice and Support
- Family life
- Family court
- Housing
- Alcohol and Substance Misuse
This list is not exhaustive of the areas of support we can offer advice and support with, so whatever you need, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Signposting:
Children and Family Wellbeing Service - courses on offer:
Healthy Parental Relationships Course
(Please see below under 'files to download' for the latest What's on Guide and course information).
Useful information and websites:
Being a parent is one of the most difficult tasks there is - it can be both challenging and rewarding. There is no such thing as a perfect parent and most parents need help from time to time in developing their parenting skills. The handbook below is designed to be a practical and useful tool for parents and professionals; we hope it will offer help and advice to support you as a parent.
