We work with an open-door policy and encourage families to come in for an informal conversation when support is required. You are also encouraged to email Familyworker@pendragon.cambs.sch.uk or phone the school office on 01480 830267 if you would like to have a chat with Mrs Smith, to arrange an appointment time in a safe and private space.
Mrs Smith can signpost you to multiple outside agencies to establish the very best support for you and your children. If you have concerns or are experiencing any personal difficulties, sharing these concerns can often help.
What does a Family Worker do?
A Family Support Worker is able to offer impartial support, advice and guidance to parents/carers.
Advice and support is confidential, although concerns relating to the safeguarding of children will always be dealt with in accordance to the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
We may not have all the answers, but hopefully, we can work together to find them!
Support for families includes:
Advice and support in promoting positive behaviour at home
Attendance concerns and working with families to support these
Liaising with a range of external services
Providing information on services available in the local area
Supporting with any paperwork or online forms eg Free School meals/pupil premium
Signposting to relevant agencies and supporting networks
Giving parents/carers time to talk to express any concerns they may have
Support for pupils includes:
Promoting good attendance and punctuality
Promoting self-esteem and confidence
Promoting positive behaviour and positive attitudes to learning
Providing personal, social and emotional support to children.
Supporting for our young carers, you can find further information on http://www.pendragon.cambs.sch.uk/website/young_carers/714077
Mrs Karen Smith
Family Worker
- Familyworker@pendragon.cambs.sch.uk
Coffee Mornings at Pendragon
Our coffee mornings will be a way for parents to be able to connect with each other, have a informal chat to staff who are present and have some time to talk to other families away from the school playground.
I will be offering coffee mornings regularly; some may have a key focus (and this will be on the posters sent out) and others just a general coffee morning, with tea, coffee and biscuits available.
It will be lovely to see you there!
Information for families and carers on local supporting services and how to access these.
Local foodbank supporting families.
Bringing everything in the local community that is good for wellbeing.
"If you need to talk, we will listen."
Mental Health Charity that can help you make choices about treatment, understand your rights or reach out to sources of support.
"Whatever family life brings, we're here to help."
A free and impartial money advice service, set up by the government including information on debt, budgeting and benefits.
A charity that helps you find out what money you are entitled to and how to apply.
"Giving hope to grieving children"
"Grief can be overwhelming, you don't have to deal with it alone."