At Shefford Lower School, the emotional well-being of our pupils is our top priority. All staff members are trained as first responders to ensure every child receives the support they need. We understand that children and families may face challenges that can affect both school and home life.
If you have any concerns about your child, their class teachers are always available to listen and provide guidance. However, we also appreciate that some matters may be easier to discuss in a more private setting.
To offer additional support beyond the classroom, we have a dedicated team in place. This includes staff in Poplar Class, where Mrs. Moore & Mrs Gasson work with both groups and individuals through various activities.
Our Family Support team, comprising Julia Parry and Amber Cooper, provides assistance to children and families who may be experiencing difficulties.
How can we help?
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By listening and appreciating parents/carers issues and offer suggestions and advice for individuals and families on behaviour management, boundaries, routines, school attendance, e-safety, healthy eating to name a few.
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Signposting to other services available with Central Bedfordshire.
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Working with and supporting families during key school transition, including newcomers and moving onto other schools.
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Supporting families who are going through difficult times including relationship breakdown, bereavement, mental well-being and financial hardship.
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In consultation with parents/carers I can signpost children or support on a 1:1 basis. This may include listening and working with them in different ways for example: anger management and control, key schools’ transitions, development of pupil self-esteem and confidence, friendship issues, bullying including social networking, family issues: bereavement, new baby in the family, parent’s separation/divorce.
Ways to contact:
Email familysupport@shefford.cbeds.co.uk
Phone 01462 629123
Via class teacher
Via school office
