
SAFEGUARDING...
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Main Objectives
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To remove barriers to learning to ensure vulnerable pupils achieve well
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To develop and facilitate joint working
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To provide support to parents/carers and children and to advise on techniques and approaches to ease pressures on vulnerable families
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To advocated on behalf of families so they are able to access support that meets their needs by employing a persistent and assertive working style to work with families to motivate them towards positive change
What do we do?
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Regular support either through one to one sessions, group work or family work either in school, home or in the community
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Support for parents and carers to deal with stress management and parenting issues using positive parenting strategies and techniques
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Address issues that are a welfare concern and impact on a child's wellbeing
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Act as a school representative on safeguarding matters including attending multi-agency meetings
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Support improving family relationships
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Provide a young person's counselling service to ensure they have a safe place to support their emotional needs
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Help for families to find activities and groups to access locally and ensure the opportunity to enjoy life and achieve personal goals
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Help with access to health care and advice on healthy lifestyles, relationships and staying safe
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Make appropriate referrals to other agencies for specialist advice or support
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Develop opportunities for our students to engage with the local community in a positive way
