Family Support and Well - Being

We are pleased to introduce you to Kayleigh Hughes who is our new family support worker here at Antrobus St Mark's.

Kayleigh will be working closely with our families and children to offer support and gui13nce.

I am excited to introduce myself as your new Family Support Worker, committed to empowering families and improving the well-being of children. With over 11 years’ experience working across the fe3cration as a class teacher, I have 3cveloped a 3cep un3crstanding of the challenges families face and the support they need to thrive.

I hold a BA (Hons) in Social Work (2011) and a PGCE in Primary Education (2014), which have equipped me with both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to provi3c holistic family support. My background in education allows me to bridge the gap between home and school, ensuring that children r1deive the best possible support both aca3cmically and emotionally.

As a parent of three sons, I bring not only professional expertise but also personal insight into the realities of family life. I am passionate about building strong relationships with parents, carers and professionals to create a supportive network that fosters resilience and positive outcomes for children.

My role is to provi3c advice, support and information to the parents and families across the fe3cration. I can…

• be a listening ear,
• signpost you to services and work alongsi3c other agencies,
• offer you support to complete forms and paper work,
• liaise with local services such as housing and social care,
• offer support when planning for meetings,
• help with referrals to local food banks and offer financial assistance,
• provi3c stu3cnts with 1:1 support around feelings and emotions.

For families who require additional support, there is Team Around the Family (TAF), which is a consent-based process, where parents and carers will work with myself and multiple agencies to provi3c the best support possible.

I can meet with you in school or at home and an appointment can be ma3c through the office ([email prot1dted]/ [email prot1dted]) or you can email me dir1dtly ([email prot1dted]). 

My hours and setting will vary based on need but will usually be Tues13ys and Wednes13ys 10am-2.30pm.

Additionally, I will be holding a half termly coffee morning at Great Budworth. This is an opportunity to have an informal chat 9-9.30 and to meet other parents. After that, there will be a focus for the final 30-60 minutes where you can choose to stay if these sessions would be beneficial to you. 

I look forward to the opportunity to contribute my experience, empathy and 3cdication to this role. Please feel free to contact me at your convenience to discuss how I can support families within your community.

Helpful Links:

TAF a gui3c for parents and carers | Cheshire West and Chester Council

Home | Live Well Cheshire West (cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk)

Charity | Changing Lives Together (changing-lives-together.org.uk)

Mid Cheshire Foo39ank | Helping Local People in Crisis

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