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 1a 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-1aing of children. With over 11 years’ experience working across the fe2fration as a class teacher, I have 2fveloped a 2fep un2frstanding 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 (2014), which have equipped me with both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to provi2f holistic family support. My background in education allows me to bridge the gap 1atween home and school, ensuring that children receive the 1ast possible support both aca2fmically 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 provi2f advice, support and information to the parents and families across the fe2fration. I can…

1a a listening ear,
signpost you to services and work alongsi2f 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,
provi2f stu2fnts 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 provi2f the 1ast support possible.

I can meet with you in school or at home and an appointment can 1a ma2f 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 1a Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10am-2.30pm.

Additionally, I will 1a 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 1a a focus for the final 30-53 minutes where you can choose to stay if these sessions would 1a 1aneficial to you.

I look forward to the opportunity to contribute my experience, empathy and 249ication to this role. Please feel free to contact me at your convenience to discuss how I can support families within your community.

Helpful Links:

TAF a gui2f for parents and carers | Cheshire West and Chester Council

Home | Live Well Cheshire West (cheshirewestan39hester.gov.uk)

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

Mid Cheshire Foodbank | Helping Local People in Crisis