Early Help at Charles Kingsley's Primary School

What is Early Help?

Early Help is about offering support as soon as a concern arises, at any stage in a child’s life, from the early years through to adolescence. As outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education, it’s about “nipping problems in the bud” before they grow.

Families may seek Early Help for a variety of reasons, including:

• Behavioural challenges at home
• Financial worries
• Family separation
• Physical or mental health concerns
• Bereavement
  …and more.

Our Approach at Charles Kingsley's

While our core mission is teaching and learning, we believe that supporting our families is central to our school’s ethos. We are proud to be a nurturing, family-focused community.

Often, school is the first place families turn to for help. Support may begin with a conversation with your child’s class teacher, our SENDCo or another member of the Senior Leadership Team. While we may not have all the answers, we are committed to listening, supporting, and signposting families to the right services when needed.

If you feel your family could benefit from Early Help, or even just a friendly chat and a cup of tea, please don’t hesitate to contact the school office.

Additional Support

We can also help connect families with services provided by Children’s Services, including support around:

• Challenging behaviour
• Eating and nutrition
• Financial concerns
• Housing
• Parenting strategies
• Daily routines
• Separation and anxiety
• Sleep difficulties
• Substance misuse (parent/carer)
• Toileting and personal hygiene
• Mental health
• Violence from a child towards a parent or sibling

Let’s Talk

If you have concerns about any of the above, or would like to explore what support might be available, please speak with your child’s class teacher or a member of the Senior Leadership Team. We’re here to help.