Family Engagement

WORKING TOGETHER TO SUPPORT EVERY CHILD

We believe that positive partnerships between home and school are essential to helping students thrive academically, socially and emotionally. We are committed to building strong relationships with families and ensuring that support, guidance and advice are available whenever they are needed. 
Whether you are seeking advice, experiencing a difficult period, or simply have concerns about your child, our Family Engagement Team is here to help.

HOW WE CAN HELP

We understand that family life can sometimes present challenges. Our aim is to provide a welcoming, supportive and non-judgemental service that helps families access the right support at the right time. 

Support may be available for:

• Family wellbeing and emotional health

• Attendance difficulties and school-based anxiety

• Parenting support and advice

• Bereavement  and advice

• Bereavement and significant life changes

• Mental health concerns

• Financial hardship

• Housing challenges

• Online safety concerns

• Accessing local community services

• Young carers support

• Behaviour and relationship difficulties
  
  

PARENT SUPPORT CLINICIS

Parents and carers can book a 15-minute Parent Support Clinic with Ms Hynes to discuss any questions, concerns or support needs relating to their child.
These appointments provide an opportunity to seek advice, raise concerns, or discuss any barriers that may be affecting your child's wellbeing, attendance, learning or school experience. Ms Hynes will act as your initial point of contact and will work with you to resolve the matter where possible or help direct your enquiry to the most appropriate member of staff or external service, if required.
To request a Parent Support Clinic appointment, please complete our online form below:

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/t7PBfaLhhx?origin=lprLink 

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR PARENTS

PRACTICAL SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES

Where appropriate, we can help families access practical support and local services, including:

• Food bank referrals and vouchers
• Uniform assistance
• Free School Meal applications
• Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme referrals
• Care packages and essential household items
• Information about cost-of-living support
• Signposting to charitable organisations and specialist serviceS

If we are unable to provide support directly, we will always aim to help families access organisations that can support.

WELLBEING SUPPORT

Our staff can offer guidance and support around a range of wellbeing concerns affecting children and families. Support may include:

• Wellbeing check-ins and supportive conversations
• Early Help referrals
• Parenting programme referrals
• Individual support plans
• Access to counselling and mental health support 
• Signposting to specialist services and external agencies
  
  

CONTACT US 

For further information or to discuss how we may be able to help, please contact:

Telephone: 020 8357 1900

Email: safeguarding@draytonmanorhighschool.co.uk 

Website: www.draytonmanorhighschool.co.uk