St John's Redhill

Home school link workerCB

At St John’s, we feel very strongly that the best outcomes for young people occur when parents/carers work in partnership with their school.

Our Home School Link Worker is Chloe Beardwell and there are a variety of topics that she can support with to ensure children and families can aim to thrive whilst in our care.

Who can she support?

  • Children who are anxious or withdrawn
  • Parents and carers experiencing difficulties managing their child’s behaviour
  • Parents, carers and children who are experiencing change, such as parental separation or bereavement
  • Parents and carers whose children are not attending school or those experiencing EBSNA (emotionally based school non attendance)
  • Parents and carers who may need support on a wide range of issues impacting on their family life, such as illness, separation, domestic violence, bereavement, housing
  • Carers and/or young carers

How might it help?

  • A chance to talk in a confidential and non-judgemental environment
  • One to one support and advice
  • Parenting guidance on developing and maintaining positive relationships
  • Advice and links to other agencies
  • Therapeutic sessions with children and families
  • Support groups/workshops for parents and carers
  • Advice and guidance on supporting your children at home

She offers a confidential service regarding personal issues. If necessary she would seek your permission to share the information with staff at school or with other agencies if it felt appropriate. 

Should a child protection issue be identified she is legally bound to follow government guidelines.

Should you wish to explore some support available to you first, please see below some helpful links:

https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/children/support-and-advice/families Surrey Family information service

https://www.carbs.org.uk/ Citizens advice

https://www.surreylocaloffer.org.uk/parents-and-carers/help-and-support/and-guide/the-additional-needs-and-disabilities-partnership Help and advice for parents of children with SEND

https://www.jigsawsoutheast.org.uk/ Bereavement support

https://www.actionforcarers.org.uk/ Action for Carers and Surrey Young Carers

https://www.familylives.org.uk/about/contact-us Support with challenges within the family

https://www.esdas.org.uk/ East Surrey Domestic Abuse Service

https://www.ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Horley-Family-Centre-Spring-programme-2024.pdf Family Centre offering a range of support and advice

https://www.welcare.org/redhill-groups/ A family Support Centre in Redhill

https://www.ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk/children/emotional-wellbeing-mental-health/parent-workshops/ Variety of courses on supporting your child’s mental health

If you’d prefer to speak with her directly please email her via e-mail hslw@stjohns-redhill.surrey.sch.uk 

OR just pop into the School Office and ask if Chloe is available for a chat. Her working days are Monday-Thursday.