Our Parent Family Support Advisor is Lauren Ward. 

Lauren is available to discuss any concerns you may have within your family, regarding school or home life.

Lauren can be contacted through the school office on 01278 662442 or 07902 405460.

What is the role of a Parent Family Support Advisor? 

• To enable children to gain maximum benefits from education. 
• To work in partnership with families and the school to help our children reach their full potential.
• To work closely with other professionals where necessary or to direct you to other services which may be useful. 
• To be there to work with you or your child if you are experiencing difficulties. 

     They can help you by advising and working with you on issues such as: 

• building a partnership with school
• behaviour (in and out of school)
• parenting concerns 
• family issues 
• emotions and relationships 
• healthy eating
• attendance at school
• housing
• budgeting
• feeling isolated
• finding information for parents and carers who want to go back to work or into their own education or career
• transition from Primary to Secondary school 

They can also be available just to listen and support if you feel you need someone to talk to in confidence. 

They can arrange to meet you in school or at home or somewhere that feels right for you.  

Useful numbers:

Somerset County Council

0300 123 2224

Sedgemoor District Council

0300 303 7800

Citizens Advice Sedgemoor

03444 88 9623

Money Advice Service

0800 138 7777

NSPCC

0808 800 5000

Samaritans

116 123

Childline

0800 1111