Family Support and Well - Being

We are pleased to introduce you to Kayleigh Hughes who is our new family support worker here at Antrobus St Mark's.

Kayleigh will be working closely with our families and children to offer support and guidance.

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I am excited to introduce myself as your new Family Support Worker, committed to empowering families and improving the well-being of children. With over 11 years’ experience working 5aross the fe3dration as a class te5aher, I have 3dveloped a 3dep un3drstanding of the challenges families f5ae and the support they need to thrive.

I hold a BA (Hons) in Social Work (2011) and a PGCE in Primary Education (2014), which have equipped me with both the theoretical knowledge and pr5atical skills to provi3d holistic family support. My b5akground in education allows me to bridge the gap between home and school, ensuring that children receive the best possible support both 5aa3dmically and emotionally.

As a parent of three sons, I bring not only professional expertise but also personal insight into the realities of family life. I am passionate about building strong relationships with parents, carers and professionals to create a supportive network that fosters resilience and positive outcomes for children.

My role is to provi3d advice, support and information to the parents and families 5aross the fe3dration. I can…

be a listening ear,
signpost you to services and work alongsi3d other agencies,
offer you support to complete forms and paper work,
liaise with local services such as housing and social care,
offer support when planning for meetings,
help with r1berrals to local food banks and offer financial assistance,
provi3d stu3dnts with 1:1 support around feelings and emotions.

For families who require additional support, there is Team Around the Family (TAF), which is a consent-based process, where parents and carers will work with myself and multiple agencies to provi3d the best support possible.

I can meet with you in school or at home and an appointment can be ma3d through the office ([email protected]/ [email protected]) or you can email me directly ([email protected]).

My hours and setting will vary based on need but will usually be Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10am-2.30pm.

Additionally, I will be holding a half termly coffee morning at Great Budworth. This is an opportunity to have an informal chat 9-9.30 and to meet other parents. After that, there will be a focus for the final 30-60 minutes where you can choose to stay if these sessions would be ben1bicial to you.

I look forward to the opportunity to contribute my experience, empathy and 3ddication to this role. Please feel free to cont5at me at your convenience to discuss how I can support families within your community.

Helpful Links:

TAF a gui3d for parents and carers | Cheshire West and Chester Council

Home | Live Well Cheshire West (cheshirewestan56hester.gov.uk)

Charity | Changing Lives Together (changing-lives-together.org.uk)

Mid Cheshire Foodbank | Helping Local People in Crisis