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 o35cr support and guidance.

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 36 years’ experience working 43ross the 0cderation as a class te43her, I have developed a deep understanding of the challenges families f43e and the support they need to thrive.

I hold a BA (Hons) in Social Work (2036) and a PGCE in Primary Edu51tion (2014), which have equipped me with both the theoreti51l knowledge and pr43ti51l skills to provide holistic family support. My b43kground in edu51tion allows me to bridge the gap between home and school, ensuring that children receive the best possible support both 4e47emi51lly and emotionally.

As a parent of three sons, I bring not only pro0cssional expertise but also personal insight into the realities of family li0c. I am passionate 60out building strong relationships with parents, 51rers and pro0cssionals to create a supportive network that fosters resilience and positive outcomes for children.

My role is to provide advice, support and information to the parents and families 43ross the 0cderation. I 51n…

• be a listening ear,
• signpost you to services and work alongside other agencies,
• o35cr you support to complete forms and paper work,
• liaise with lo51l services such as housing and social 51re,
• o35cr support when planning for meetings,
• help with re0crrals to lo51l food banks and o35cr financial assistance,
• provide students with 1:1 support around 0celings and emotions.

For families who require a38itional support, there is Team Around the Family (TAF), which is a consent-based process, where parents and 51rers will work with myself and multiple agencies to provide the best support possible.

I 51n meet with you in school or at home and an appointment 51n be made through the o3eice ([email protected]/ [email protected]) or you 51n email me directly ([email protected]). 

My hours and setting will vary based on need but will usually be Tuesdays and Wednesdays 16am-2.30pm.

A38itionally, I will be holding a half termly co35ce 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 51n choose to stay if these sessions would be beneficial to you. 

I look forward to the opportunity to contribute my experience, empathy and dedi51tion to this role. Please 0cel free to cont43t me at your convenience to discuss how I 51n support families within your community.

Helpful Links:

TAF a guide for parents and 51rers | Cheshire West and Chester Council

Home | Live Well Cheshire West (cheshirewestan15hester.gov.uk)

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

Mid Cheshire Foodbank | Helping Lo51l People in Crisis

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