Family Support Worker

Hello, my name is Siobhan Ashwell and I am the Family Support Worker in school.

My role in school is to provide support, advice and information to the families within our school community. I can help you with any worries that you may have in relation to your child's education, behaviour and wellbeing.  I am also here to support parents with any wider issues that may be impacting on family life e.g. physical and mental health, housing, debt etc.

I can offer a listening ear and we can work out together what support would work best for you and the next steps to take.

Advice and support is confidential, although concerns relating to the safeguarding of children will always be dealt with in accordance with the school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

Support for pupils includes:

• Promoting good attendance and punctuality
• Enhancing self-esteem and confidence
• Encouraging and supporting positive behaviour
• Developing positive attitudes to learning
• Support with issues in/out of school

Support for parents includes: ​

• Providing information about services in the local area and support to access them if needed
• Completing referrals to relevant agencies that can provide wider support.
• Completing forms/applications.
• Advice and support in promoting positive behaviour at home
• Support to improve school attendance
• Signposting for help with finances and debt, housing, health etc.

These lists are not exhaustive so please speak to me about anything that is worrying you or that you need support with.

As well as 1:1 support I can offer you a place on our fantastic course “Understanding your child’s behaviour – the Solihull Approach” which focuses on building a positive parent/child relationship. These courses run throughout the year and run for 10 weekly sessions. These fun and informal sessions look closely at exploring feelings, communication, parenting styles, behaviour management and sleep patterns.

How to get in touch:

I am in school Monday to Friday 8.30 until 4.30. You can call the school and ask to speak to me on 01603 451299 or you can send me a message via Class Dojo. Alternatively, you can catch me in school by the main school office morning and afternoon.