Family Support Worker
Hello,
My name is Gemma Maughan, your Family Support Worker with almost 20 years experience of working with families throughout local communities. My previous role was as an 'Outreach Worker' in South Tyneside local authority where I supported families through targeted interventions, group work or through engagement in the community.
My role is very varied and I can offer support in a range of ways. I always welcome opportunities to speak to parents so please come and say hello or come in for a hot drink and a chat!
At times, life can be challenging and family circumstances can change very quickly. It's important that you can get support in quickly to ensure any difficulties do not become worse. We want the best for your children here at Brighton Avenue Primary and believe a strong home-school approach works really well to ensure children achieve their best.
Examples of the kind of support available to you are:
- Parent drop in's.
- Signposting to support services.
- Support with attendance and punctuality.
- Assessments and plans for TAF support.
- Uniform shop.
- Family Learning Workshops.
- Mindful Garden development/Wellbeing Time.
- Young Carer's Group.
- School council meetings/school development.
- One to one interventions with children targeted to their needs.
Please come and chat if you have any questions, concerns or worries. I am usually outside at drop off and pick up times on the Brighton Road entrance. You can also ask to speak to me at the main office or if it is easier, call school where you will be transferred through
I look forward to meeting you all.
Gemma
Please see information leaflet below on how I can support you and your child in school.
FREE Half Term Fun this October half-term!
Information for all parents: Every Monday at school we have a dedicated adviser from Citizens Advice to give advice and help in a huge number of ways. Examples of help include; help with school uniform, support to complete DLA forms for your child, issues with housing, gas and electricity debt plus so much more. Our adviser, Di, will be out at the gates with me each Monday to chat. She will also have access to a room in school if you would like to make an appointment. If you would like an appointment at any time please ring the dedicated phone number on the leaflet below.
The Rainbow Guide for Gateshead is now available to access - it is a great resource for SEN support for your child, written by other parents. Simply search for this on your web browser and you will see a link to download the document.
See information below on parenting programmes available - please speak to Gemma to make a referral.
Interested in Time for Young Children Support through The Children Society? Email them at timegateshead@childrensociety.org.uk or speak to Gemma for further information.
Please see information below on some useful helplines.
Information from St.Chad's about a new youth group running there every Thursday. Contact them directly for more information.
DaisyChain Autism Support - see leaflet to enquire about support for your child.
See poster below about a youth club for children and their families which supports people of refugee, asylum seeker and other migrant backgrounds.
Please see info below about energy advice.
Struggling with gas and electric bills? See support information below.
Please see information below on local food bank and linked support services in the Gateshead area. Please speak to family support worker Gemma if you are in urgent need of a food parcel and she will be able to help.
Please see the attachment below which gives information about the brand new Gateshead Health 0-19 App. The app has a huge range of information to support you with your child's health including diet and nutrition, child development and emotional health. Scan the QR code on the poster or search for 'Children's Health Service HDFT App'.
Please see the poster below with information from Gateshead School Nursing Team.
Cost of Living Guide
Sleep support information
