Family Support Worker
Hello,
My name is Gemma Maughan, your Family Support Worker with over 20 years of experience working with families throughout local communities. My role is very varied and I can offer support in a range of ways.
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 worsen. 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.
- Children's Champions
- Young Carer's Group.
- 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 on Liddell Terrace at drop off and pick up times. You can also ask to speak to me at the main office or call me directly on 0191 4218080 - option 3.
Best wishes,
Gemma
Please see information leaflet below on how I can support you and your child in school.
Information for all parents and carers: Starting on Monday 30th November, St Chad's have offered families of Brighton Avenue Primary School along to their Foodcycle family meal events! Families are invited to attend for a two course meal weekly - this is all FREE! These will take place on the following dates: Monday 30th November Monday 7th December Monday 14th December I am expecting this to be really popular so please let me know if you would like a space for these events - either comment below (child's name and amount of seats needed) or speak to me in school. Places are first come, first served.
Please see information below on how to install an app on your phone to support with all things parenting!
Please see information on the poster below about St.Chad's Market which is right next door to us! Please feel welcome to pop in and check it out.
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.
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.
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.
Sleep support information
