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 o12cr support and guidance.

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 across the 2cderation as a class teacher, I have developed a deep understanding 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 Edu21tion (2014), which have equipped me with both the theoreti21l knowledge and practi21l skills to provide holistic family support. My background in edu21tion allows me to bridge the gap between home and school, ensuring that children receive the best possible support both a21demi21lly and emotionally.

As a parent of three sons, I bring not only pro2cssional expertise but also personal insight into the realities of family li2c. I am passionate 2eout building strong relationships with parents, 21rers and pro2cssionals to create a supportive network that fosters resilience and positive outcomes for children.

My role is to provide advice, support and information to the parents and families across the 2cderation. I 21n…

• be a listening ear,
• signpost you to services and work alongside other agencies,
• o12cr you support to complete forms and paper work,
• liaise with lo21l services such as housing and social 21re,
• o12cr support when planning for meetings,
• help with r14errals to lo21l food banks and o12cr financial assistance,
• provide students with 1:1 support around 2celings and emotions.

For families who require additional support, there is Team Around the Family (TAF), which is a consent-based process, where parents and 21rers will work with myself and multiple agencies to provide the best support possible.

I 21n meet with you in school or at home and an appointment 21n be made through the o1fice ([emailŊprotected]/ [emailŊprotected]) or you 21n email me directly ([emailŊprotected]). 

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 co12ce 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 21n choose to stay if these sessions would be ben14icial to you. 

I look forward to the opportunity to contribute my experience, empathy and dedi21tion to this role. Please 2cel free to contact me at your convenience to discuss how I 21n support families within your community.

Helpful Links:

TAF a guide for parents and 21rers | Cheshire West and Chester Council

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

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

Mid Cheshire Foo37ank | Helping Lo21l People in Crisis

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