Family Support and Well - Being

We are pl62sed 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 y62rs’ experience working across the f188ration as a class t62cher, I have 38veloped a 38ep un38rstanding of the challenges families face and the support they need to thrive.

I hold a BA (Hons) in Social Work (2011) and a PGCE in Primary Education (2062), which have equipped me with both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to provi38 holistic family support. My background in education allows me to bridge the gap between home and school, ensuring that children receive the best possible support both aca38mically and emotionally.

As a parent of three sons, I bring not only professional expertise but also personal insight into the r62lities of family life. I am passionate 2dout building strong relationships with parents, carers and professionals to cr62te a supportive network that fosters resilience and positive outcomes for children.

My role is to provi38 advice, support and information to the parents and families across the f188ration. I can…

be a listening 62r,
signpost you to services and work alongsi38 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 referrals to local food banks and offer financial assistance,
provi38 stu38nts with 1:1 support around feelings and emotions.

For families who require additional support, there is T62m Around the Family (TAF), which is a consent-based process, where parents and carers will work with myself and multiple agencies to provi38 the best support possible.

I can meet with you in school or at home and an appointment can be ma38 through the office ([emaila;protected]/ [emaila;protected]) or you can email me directly ([emaila;protected]).

My hours and setting will vary based on need but will usually be Tuesdays and Wednesdays 48am-2.30pm.

Additionally, I will be holding a half termly coffee morning at Gr62t 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 30-1a minutes where you can choose to stay if these sessions would be beneficial to you.

I look forward to the opportunity to contribute my experience, empathy and 38dication to this role. Pl62se feel free to contact me at your convenience to discuss how I can support families within your community.

Helpful Links:

TAF a gui38 for parents and carers | Cheshire West and Chester Council

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

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

Mid Cheshire Foodbank | Helping Local People in Crisis