Early Help
The school’s four DSLs meet at least weekly to discuss vulnerable children in school. All conversations and actions are recorded on CPOMS. As a team, the DSLs discuss the best course of action for each child or family be that additional help in school, liaising with parents, signposting to other supporting agencies or referring to other supporting agencies.
At Lancaster Lane School we understand that from time to time family life can have its complications. These may be the times when families need some extra help and support. To support and advise families at such times we have an Early Help Offer.
The Safeguarding Team within school can offer advice on a range of concerns or can signpost parents to other sources of information, help and support.
Click below to read Lancashire’s information on Early Help.
What sort of concerns might parents share with us?
This can be any concerns parents may have which may be having a negative impact on their children. This can include:
- Behaviour management.
- Financial worries and debts.
- Domestic abuse.
- Housing concerns.
- Bereavement and loss.
- Helping with divorce and separation.
- Online safety issues.
- Sleep issues and routines at home.
What might the school offer in response to your concerns?
- 1:1 Work with the school’s pastoral TA (Miss Marsden) or, Family Support Lead (Ms Park).
- Breakfast Club and Stoppers After School Club.
- Induction sessions for children starting Reception class, including home visits.
- In house safeguarding protocols (1 DSL, 3 Deputy DSLs, 1 named Governor) and our Open Door Policy.
- Access to the Rainbow Room (Sensory room).
- Bespoke learning interventions e.g. reading, maths, phonics.
- Speech and language therapy.
- Parent information sessions (Academic and pastoral, eg reading workshops, online safety workshops).
- A wide range of after school extra curricular activities.
- Government fruit and vegetable scheme.
- 2nd Hand uniform, nearly new rail.
- Curriculum provision and additional work from outside agencies support our children in learning how to keep themselves safe.
Click here to read Lancashire’s Working Well With Families and Children in Lancashire information.