Barming Primary School
Be Kind, Be Safe, Be Responsible And Make Good Choices
Last Week's Attendance:
- Reception 95.5%
- Year 1 93.1%
- Year 2 96.1%
- Year 3 95.2%
- Year 4 92.8%
- Year 5 92.5%
- Year 6 97.7%
- Whole School - 94.7%
Family Support Worker
Family Support Worker
Hello, my name is Mrs Darby, and I am the Family Support Worker at Barming school.
My 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. I work 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 I am here as a listening ear. I have access to a number of agencies who may be able to provide support to you and your family, for issues such as:
- Bereavement Services
- Children’s Centres
- Counselling/Play Therapy
- Mediation
- Housing
- Parenting Programmes
- School Nursing
- Early Help
- Social Services
- Young Carers
- Food Banks
All contacts with any of the above agencies (with the exception, on occasions, of Social Services) are made with total parental involvement.
I liaise with all school staff, always in the best interests of the children and their families and work impartially and confidentially if you ever need advice or support.
Please ask if you would like further advice and help accessing the right support.
Attendance
I also work with families regarding attendance. All pupils should be in school between 8.30am and 8.50 am so they are sitting in class ready to learn by 9.00 am.
If your child is ill, the school office should be informed as soon as possible on the first day of absence. Our preference is that you do this via the StudyBugs app, but you can also email or phone. Please give your child’s name, class and reason for absence.
Below are some useful services and resources:
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Early Help/Children’s Social Services |
03000 41 41 41
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Kent Children and Young People’s Mental Health Service
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0300 1234496 |
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Young Minds |
0808 8025544
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Mindfulness |
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mindfulness/
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Kent Young Carers |
0300 111 1110
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Samaritans |
https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/
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Information Advice and Support Services-SEND |
0300 041 3000
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National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children-NSPCC
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0808 800 500 https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/
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Childline |
0800 1111 https://www.childline.org.uk/get-support/contacting-childline/
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Online Safety |
CEOP-Child Exploitation and Online Protection Command New online app for parents- www.vodafone.co.uk/familypledge
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Report a crime |
101
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School Designated Safeguarding Lead |
Miss Rootes
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Special Educational Needs Coordinator |
Mrs Stere
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Emergency |
999
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Additional Support Services-Advice and Well Being
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Headstart Kent Resilience Hub
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http://www.headstartkent.org.uk/
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Anxiety UK |
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Harm less (self-harm support) |
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Anti-Bullying Alliance |
https://www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/
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Additional Learning Needs
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British Dyslexia Association
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https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/
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National Autistic Society Child Bereavement UK |
https://www.childbereavementuk.org/ |
Bereavement
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Slideaway Local Bereavement Charity Child Bereavement UK |
https://www.childbereavementuk.org |
Healthy Lifestyles
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School Nursing Service |
0300 123 4496 https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/service/school-health/
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British Nutrition Foundation |
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Local Support
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Kent Together 24-hour helpline |
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Community Support Hubs |
https://www.tmbc.gov.uk/services/community-and-living/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-community
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Find a food bank tool |
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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
I aim to be outside on the playground in the morning on these days.
You can contact me on - 01622 726472 or via the email link at the bottom of this page.
PLEASE SEE THE NEW LIST OF FREE FAMILY COURSES FROM ADULT EDUCATION :
NEW FOR APRIL, MAY AND JUNE - Kent Adult Education Family Courses, which are all free to access.
***RETURNING TO SCHOOL ON 8TH MARCH*** Below are some resources which parents and carers may find useful:
Below is the link for the KENT RESILIENCE HUB , which is full of great information, resources and ideas for supporting our children and young people:
https://kentresiliencehub.org.uk/
***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/
** 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**
***** ONLINE COURSE FOR PARENTS ***** This looks good! Please click on the link below to view the information:
***This was a useful video on the BBC recently, about supporting our children's mental health at the moment:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/education-55620288
**NEW FOR JANUARY 2021 - FREE ONLINE COURSES BEING OFFERED BY KENT ADULT EDUCATION**
*** FREE NEW COURSE AS OF January 2021***
