Family Link

Family Support Worker

Rebecca Bateman is our Family Support Worker and is here support all our families. She is also our ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) and a Teaching Assistant in Reception and Little Dolphin’s Pre-school. She has a wealth of knowledge and can signpost you to other agencies. These our some of the things she could help your family with: 

  • bathing, clothing and feeding the children, taking into account health and hygiene issues;
  • playing with the children – giving them stimulation, love and attention;
  • dealing with discipline and behavioural difficulties;
  • supporting families where either the parent or child has a disability;
  • supporting families through bereavement or changes to the family unit;
  • advice on how to help with learning and homework.

If you would like to arrange a meeting with Rebecca please contact the office on 01590 673355

Please click on the link for information about the Family Link service. 

Family Link Leaflet

If you need support from the Education Welfare Officer regarding attendance issues, please telephone Priestlands School – 01590 677033 and ask for Elaine Johnson.

Thursday Coffee Mornings

Every Thursday morning the music room is transformed into a mini cafe! Pop in for a cuppa, a cake and a chat! A friendly and welcoming place for families to meet and get advice. Toys and activities available for little ones. 

Rebecca is available during these mornings to support and signpost to other agencies. Anything from bedtime routines, tips and advice on starting school and moving on, to cooking on a budget. Rebecca will support you in anyway she can.