At St Mary's Catholic Primary School, we are committed to supporting our children and families by providing an Early Help Offer to support you when times are challenging. This ensures that any difficulties or problems are addressed as soon as possible, helping children to thrive both at school and at home.

What is Early Help?

Early Help is a way of offering support to children and families at an early stage, before problems become bigger. By working together with parents, caregivers, and professionals, we aim to create a safe, happy, and supportive environment for all our pupils.

Who Can Access Early Help?

Early Help is available to all families at St Mary's Catholic Primary School who may need support with:

• Parenting challenges

• Emotional and behavioral concerns

• Health and well-being issues

• Financial or housing difficulties

• School attendance or learning needs

• Family relationship concerns

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Services We Offer

At our school, we provide a range of support services, including:

• Parenting Support: Advice, workshops, and one-to-one guidance to help with parenting challenges.

• Emotional Well-being Support: Access to in-school pastoral care and signposting to external services.

• Educational Assistance: Help with school transitions, attendance, and additional learning support.

• Financial and Housing Advice: Signposting to our school Citizens Advice worker, local support services for financial guidance and housing support.

• Community Connections: Links to local clubs, groups, and networks to help families stay connected.

How to Access Support

Families can access Early Help services by:

• Speaking to a member of staff, such as the class teacher or one of the pastoral leads 

• Contacting our school office for guidance

• Being referred by school staff if concerns arise

Why Early Help Matters

By providing early support, we can help prevent small issues from becoming bigger problems. Our goal is to ensure that every child feels supported, safe, and ready to learn.