My name is Ms Bevan and I work as the School Liaison & Support Officer

The aim of the School Liaison & Support Officer role is to ensure that all children enjoy school and are happy and secure.

I can help by providing: 

• One to one support and advice.

•  Nurture / reason specific sessions with children.

•  Support and advice to parents / Carers.

•  Signposting to other agencies including school nurse , Malachi and Local Support Team referrals.

•  Support around attendance / punctuality.

My job role includes some of the following

• Offering support/nurture in school.

• Supporting parents/carers and families.

•  Improving attendance and punctuality.

•  Promoting positive behaviour.

During term time I will work in partnership with parents/carers, school staff and other agencies to support families, aiming to reduce current issues and prevent future difficulties.

Children learn what they live: 

• If children live with criticism they learn to condemn.

•  If children live with hostility they learn to fight.

•  If children live with ridicule they learn to be shy.

•  If children live with shame they learn to feel guilty.

•  If children live with encouragement they learn confidence.

•  If children live with appreciation they learn to appreciate.

•  If children live with fairness they learn justice.

•  If children live with security they learn to have faith.

Who can I help?

• Children who are withdrawn or anxious.

• Parents / Carers experiencing difficulties in managing their child’s behaviour.

• Parents / Carers whose children have poor school attendance/punctuality.

• Parents / Carers and children who are reacting to change, such as parental separation or bereavement.

• Children who are being bullied and their parents / carers.

• Parents / Carers who may need support on a wide range of issues impacting on their family life e.g. illness, separation, domestic violence, bereavement.

• Parents / Carers who would like help and advice with filling  in forms such as school admissions, free school meals, etc.

How do I contact the School Liaison & Support Officer?

Parents/carers and children can ask for me to become involved. With your consent  I can explore the difficulties your child is experiencing and identify the best way forward.

I am available in school as follows:

Monday 8.30am - 1.15pm

Tuesday 8.30am - 1.15pm

Wednesday 8.30am - 3.30pm

Thursday 8.30am - 1.15pm

Friday 8.30am - 1.15pm

You can ask for me at the school office or phone the school on 01827 896666 or email me on c.bevan@stoneydelph.staffs.sch.uk

What can I expect?

Depending on what your support request is I may need to complete an Early Help Assessment form with you. Before starting to work with a child I will always obtain your consent. I am able to offer a confidential service regarding personal issues. If necessary I would seek your permission to share the information with staff at school or with other agencies. Should a Child Protection issue be identified I am legally bound to follow Government Guidelines.