Family Support Worker

Our Family Support Worker here at Barming Primary School is called Mrs Darby.

Mrs Darby's role is to provide pastoral support to parents/carers and help with any issues that you may have in relation to supporting your children, both at home and in school. Mrs Darby works to encourage parental involvement within school, signpost to agencies (where appropriate) and support children in school. Should you have a personal concern or school related issue, then she is here as a listening ear. Mrs Darby has access to a number of agencies who may be able to provide support to you and your family. Any query, large or small that you may require assistance with, Mrs Darby is here to help.

Mrs Darby liaises with all school staff, always in the best interests of the children and their families. She works impartially and confidentially and can provide a ‘listening ear’ if you ever need advice or support.

There are many organisations and support groups for advise and support.

Some examples are:

Young Minds - www.youngminds.org.uk  for Mental Health issues

Porchlight - www.porchlight.org.uk  for Housing issues

Holding on Letting Go - www.holdingonlettinggo.org.uk  for Bereavement

Involve Maidstone Foodbank  www.involvekent.org.uk  for help with food

National Debtline www.nationaldebtline.co.uk  for financial issues

Bower Grove Parents support group www.bower-grove.kent.sch.uk  for support and advice regarding special needs

Please ask Mrs Darby for further advice and help accessing the right support.

Additional Support Services-Advice and Well Being

Additional Learning Needs

Bereavement

Healthy Lifestyles

Local Support

Mrs Darby - Hours of work are:

Monday – 08:30 – 3.30

Tuesday – 08:30 – 3.30

Thursday – 08:30 – 3.30

Friday - 08.30 - 3.30

Mrs Darby aims to be outside on the playground in the morning on these days.

You can contact her on - 01622 726472 or via the email link at the bottom of this page.

** I am aware that many families and children are feeling anxious and concerned about a whole range of issues at the moment.  Here is a link to a great website with lots of information and support for anxiety and other issues during this time:

https://www.barnardos.org.uk/see-hear-respond-support-hub

If you would like to discuss anything, you can contact me via the email link at the bottom of this page**

DEAR PARENTS/CARERS - I am adding links and resources below for you to access and use at this time. Please contact me with any queries.

***THE FAMILY HUB - Parenting support and resources***

Please see the link below to some great ideas to support families at home at this time:

https://www.fegans.org.uk/parent-hub/