Family School Partnership

Mrs. P Bhambra is our Family Support Worker, and her role at Kensington Avenue Primary School is to provide support, advice, and information to families within our school community. She is here to help with any concerns you may have regarding your child, their behaviour, wellbeing, or if you simply need someone to talk to.

Advice and support provided by Mrs. Bhambra is confidential, although concerns related to the safeguarding of children will always be addressed in line with the school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policies. While she may not have all the answers, she will work with you to find the right solutions.

Support for children includes:

• Overseeing the staff mentor and peer mentor scheme
• Supporting Pupil Premium pupils
• Promoting good attendance and punctuality
• Encouraging self-esteem and confidence
• Promoting positive behaviour and attitudes toward learning
• Providing one-to-one support through a range of strategies

Support for families includes:

• Providing information and signposting to local services
• Liaising with external services such as Social Care, Croydon HAF, Local Foodbanks, the Mental Health Support Team, and the Family Support Services
• Assisting with completing paperwork and forms
• Attending school and external agency meetings to offer support