Parents

I engage with and support parents with their concerns over a range of issues. I work with them to find solutions; if feel I am unable to help directly, I will signpost them to professionals who can offer specific help. I work alongside parents so they know that they are not alone. I am mindful that some lone parents might want an informal chat, especially if they do not have family around them. It is a pleasure to engage on all levels.

On a practical level, I distribute food parcels to families that are experiencing difficulties, all parents are welcome to contact me at any time as I am usually on the school gate or in the school office. I work alongside multidisciplinary teams, assisting with organising a variety of workshops for parents. Additionally I also organised the newly formed P.A.G (Parent Action Group) where parents come into school and support us in planning events. We are delighted to encourage parent voice, empowering them to explain what they would like for the children at Winterbourne. With the support of P.A.G we have arranged our uniform swap shops, raffles and fairs. The P.A.G support our vision of keeping the children’s needs at the centre of what we do and so far we have helped raise money for our food bank and for activities for the children. Any parent or carer of a child who attends our school can become a P.A.G. If you are interested- please ask me for details.