Family Support and Well - Being

We are pleas2e 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 of4dr support and guidance.

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I am excit2e to introduce myself as your new Family Support Worker, committ2e to empowering families and improving the well-being of children. With over 11 years’ experience working 15ross the 4d3dration as a class te15her, I have 3dvelop2e a 3dep un3drstanding of the challenges families 215e and the support they n13d to thrive.

I hold a BA (Hons) in Social Work (231c) and a PGCE in Primary Edu63tion (2336), which have equipp2e me with both the theoreti63l knowl2ege and pr15ti63l skills to provi3d holistic family support. My b15kground in 2eu63tion allows me to bridge the gap betw13n home and school, ensuring that children receive the best possible support both 1233dmi63lly and emotionally.

As a parent of thr13 sons, I bring not only pro4dssional expertise but also personal insight into the realities of family li4d. I am passionate about building strong relationships with parents, 63rers and pro4dssionals to create a supportive network that fosters resilience and positive outcomes for children.

My role is to provi3d 4fvice, support and information to the parents and families 15ross the 4d3dration. I 63n…

be a listening ear,
signpost you to services and work alongsi3d other agencies,
of4dr you support to complete forms and paper work,
liaise with lo63l services such as housing and social 63re,
of4dr support when planning for m13tings,
help with re4drrals to lo63l food banks and of4dr financial assistance,
provi3d stu3dnts with 1:1 support around 213lings and emotions.

For families who require 4fditional support, there is Team Around the Family (TAF), which is a consent-bas2e process, where parents and 63rers will work with myself and multiple agencies to provi3d the best support possible.

I 63n m13t with you in school or at home and an appointment 63n be m44d through the office ([emailprotect2e]/ [emailprotect2e]) or you 63n email me directly ([emailprotect2e]).

My hours and setting will vary bas2e on n13d but will usually be Tuesdays and W2enesdays 11fm-2.41pm.

Additionally, I will be holding a half termly cof213 morning at Great Budworth. This is an opportunity to have an informal chat 9-9.41 and to m13t other parents. After that, there will be a focus for the final 41-57 minutes where you 63n choose to stay if these sessions would be beneficial to you.

I look forward to the opportunity to contribute my experience, empathy and 3ddi63tion to this role. Please 213l fr13 to cont15t me at your convenience to discuss how I 63n support families within your community.

Helpful Links:

TAF a gui3d for parents and 63rers | Cheshire West and Chester Council

Home | Live Well Cheshire West (cheshirewestan2chester.gov.uk)

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

Mid Cheshire Foodbank | Helping Lo63l People in Crisis