Family Worker and Information

My name is Clare Kent and I am the school’s Family Worker, Deputy Safeguarding Lead, and Anti-Bullying Champion. I work Monday to Thursday and can be contacted by emailing clare.kent@longfleet.coastalpartnership.co.uk or you can pop into the school office and ask to speak to me.

At our school we pride ourselves in the relationships we develop with our families. The role of the Family Worker is to work directly with parents and carers on a range of issues. You can talk to me in confidence and discuss worries or concerns.

I work closely with my colleagues in the Inclusion Team to support you access all aspects of school life.

I am also able to sign post you to other agencies and services.

BCP Council Family Information Services If you are a parent, carer, young person or professional please click on the relevant link for advice and guidance and information on local services and activities.

Parent Zone Our role is to provide access to information so that parents can make their own decisions. If you are looking for reliable information, or a sensible answer to a question you will find it here or email us and we'll see what we can do.

SEND BCP Local Offer Information on services and activities for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

SENDiass for BCP Provides information, advice, and support with relation to education, social, and healthcare matters.

NSPCC The UK children's charity that provides advice and resources for all children and their families.

Is my child too ill for school? Find out when it's best to keep your sick child at home and when it's OK to send them to school

Poole Waste Not Want Not Poole Waste Not Want Not runs a community shop that is intended for individuals and families that are struggling to maintain a nutritious diet due to financial hardship.

Get help with the cost of living from your local council You may be able to get help with essential costs from your local council. This is sometimes known as ‘the Household Support Fund’.

Shelter Support with housing and homelessness

Faithworks Wessex Practical support with food, finance, recovery, homelessness, and lone parenting across Dorset.

Warm Spaces Initiative Warm Spaces initiative, offering free meals and warm, comfortable environments to those in need.

Citizens Advice Bournemouth Christchurch & Poole Free advice from experts.

Food Banks of BCP Access to Food Map - community fridges, food banks, pantries, social supermarkets.

Family Hub at Poole Old Town The Family Hub at Poole Old Town (previously called Old Town Children's Centre) is one of six centrally located hubs providing early help services and support for families living in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

Internet Matters At Internet Matters, parents and professionals can find the most comprehensive and credible resources, information and support to keep children safe online.

Addressing emotionally-based school avoidance This resource looks at the topic of emotionally-based school avoidance (EBSA) and shares ideas to help education staff address the issue.

Domestic Abuse Project - BCP Council

School Nursing Service

Parkstone Health Centre

01929 557 558

ParentLine confidential text messaging service ParentLine is a confidential text messaging service providing parents and carers of 5-19 year olds in Dorset a way to seek advice from our school nursing team about their child's health and development via text message.

School Nursing Service

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