Parent Support
School Nursing Team
The school nursing team can help parents and carers with child-related concerns like:
Emotional Health & Wellbeing
Keeping Healthy
Bedwetting
Sleep
Bullying
Dental Health
Growing Up
Keeping Safe
Support with Medical Conditions in School
Please contact school if you would like a referral or alternatively, you can text a school school nurse on 0731 2263554
Early Help Offer
Abbey Village Primary School is committed to providing appropriate Early Help for families who may need some local, low-level support. We are proud to be part of the Family Hub for Chorley who support us in this mission. Early Help may involve working with your child in school to support their emotional and mental health. We offer several interventions including meet and greet support and emotional support through Nurture from our qualified children's counsellor - Miss Mansfield. This support is arranged by school. If you feel that your child or your family may benefit from some support, please contact the school office to arrange an appointment with Mrs Bennett, in confidence.
For more information on Family Hubs, please see their website: Lancashire Family Hubs Network - Lancashire County Council
In Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, it makes it clear that ALL staff should be aware of their local early help process and understand their role in it. In addition, this statutory document makes it clear that any child may benefit from early help, but all school and college staff should be particularly alert to the potential need for early help for a child who:
Is disabled and has specific additional needs
Has special educational needs (whether or not they have a statutory Education, Health Care Plan)
Is a young carer
Is showing signs of being drawn in to anti-social or criminal behaviour, including gang involvement and association with organised crime groups
Is frequently missing/goes missing from care or from home
Is misusing drugs or alcohol themselves
Is at risk of modern slavery, trafficking or exploitation
Is in a family circumstance that presents challenges for the child; such as substance abuse, adult mental health problems or domestic abuse
Has been affected by a family bereavement or long-term illness
Has returned home to their family from care
Is showing early signs of abuse and/or neglect
Is at risk of being radicalised or exploited
Is a privately fostered child
Is experiencing financial hardship
This list is by no means exhaustive. Anyone can need help at any time in their lives. If we can be of any help to you what so ever, please get in touch!
What is Early Help?
Early help is a way of getting extra support when your family needs it, but getting it as soon as difficulties start, rather than waiting until things get worse. It’s for children and young people of any age. Help can come from all kinds of services and organisations who work together to support your family. You might be using some of these services already, but we want to make sure they are providing the right support for you and your family’s needs.
Why would I seek early help?
It could be that you’re worried about your child’s health, development or behaviour or perhaps because you are caring for a disabled child. Maybe your child is affected by domestic abuse, drugs or alcohol? Perhaps your child is a carer for other people?
Who do I ask?
Have a chat with a teacher or health professional. They can help you look at what types of support are available and who might be able to help. Your local children, young people and families centre (Sure Start) also has lots of services and support for families with children, some especially for children with additional needs.
What sort of services or help do I get?
It depends on what you need and it might include services you already get. We will agree it with you and make sure it all joins up. The best thing to do is to contact a member of staff you feel comfortable with for a confidential chat. We can help in all manner of ways. Here’s just a few examples:
Youth support
Parenting groups
Drop-in sessions
Domestic violence support
Groups for male carers/dads
Behaviour support
Education welfare
Housing advice
Benefits advice
Food Bank referral
Domestic Energy Tokens
School drop-off and pick up