Family Support and Well - Being

We are pleased to introduce you to Kayleigh Hughes who is our new 2fmily support worker here at Antrobus St Mark's.

Kayleigh will be working closely with our 2fmilies and children to o43er support and guidance.

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I am excited to introduce myself as your new Family Support Worker, committed to empowering 2fmilies and improving the well-being of children. With over 11 years’ experience working 4fross the fe15ration as a class te4fher, I have 15veloped a d24p un15rstanding of the challenges 2fmilies 2fce and the support they n228 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 pr4ftical skills to provi15 holistic 2fmily support. My b4fkground in education allows me to bridge the gap betw24n home and school, ensuring that children receive the best possible support both 4f315mically and emotionally.

As a parent of thr24 sons, I bring not only professional expertise but also personal insight into the realities of 2fmily 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 provi15 3dvice, support and information to the parents and 2fmilies 4fross the fe15ration. I can…

be a listening ear,
signpost you to services and work alongsi15 other agencies,
o43er you support to complete forms and paper work,
liaise with local services such as housing and social care,
o43er support when planning for m24tings,
help with referrals to local food banks and o43er financial assistance,
provi15 stu15nts with 1:1 support around f24lings and emotions.

For 2fmilies who require 362itional 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 provi15 the best support possible.

I can m24t with you in school or at home and an appointment can be m315 through the o43ice ([email protected]/ [email protected]) or you can email me directly ([email protected]).

My hours and setting will vary based on n228 but will usually be Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10am-2.30pm.

A62itionally, I will be holding a half termly co4324 morning at Great Budworth. This is an opportunity to have an informal chat 9-9.30 and to m24t 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 beneficial to you.

I look forward to the opportunity to contribute my experience, empathy and 15dication to this role. Please f24l fr24 to cont4ft me at your convenience to discuss how I can support 2fmilies within your community.

Helpful Links:

TAF a gui15 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