Family Support

Family Support Worker

Family Support Worker

At King Edwin we have our very own Family Support Worker, Lizzie Allsopp.

“Parenting isn’t about being perfect – it’s about being present, reflective, and connected”

Hi my name is Lizzie and the Family Support Worker here at KEPS my role is varied!

I work collaboratively with families, school staff and external agencies to ensure the wellbeing and development of our young people and their family.

I provide support to families facing emotional, financial or practical challenges that may be impacting the child emotionally or academically. As a Therapist I use a range of therapeutic tools – such as play-based techniques, cognitive strategies and solution-focused approaches.

Drawing on the Solihull Approach, I can help parents develop positive strategies to manage behaviour, build strong family relationships, and promote their children’s emotional resilience.

I can also support families with any developmental issues for example toilet training, feeding, sleep, routines etc.

I can assist families to navigate systems such as Universal Credit, Disability Living Allowance or Short Breaks. I also liaise with local charities and services to support families with food parcels, furniture / appliances and other practical support.

I can signpost or refer families to local specialist services where appropriate, for example, Women’s Aid, NIDAS, Family Hub, Newark Bereavement Centre etc.

By working holistically with families and providing consistent non-judgmental support, my aim is to empower parents and carers with the tools, confidence and knowledge they need to support their child.

If you feel you need any support, please contact school on 01623 822111 or email helpandsupport@kingedwin.notts.sch.uk

Notts Help Yourself

You may find useful hints, tips and information by using the following link.

Notts Help Yourself

82018 Notts Help Yourself A5 Leaflet V3 LR

For useful speech and language support, take a look at the following links.

Language for Life (nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk)

Activities for babies, toddlers and children – BBC Tiny Happy People

Both of these websites have ideas on how you can support your child at home with their speech, language and communication skills.

Speech and language can affect many areas of your child’s learning, including their behaviour. Children may find it difficult to express themselves!

If you feel like your child may need specialist support please get in touch. We can have a look at referring to the speech therapy team (including a program called home talk up until the age of 3). There is no shame in asking for help.

Bereavement

Bereavement is a really tricky subject and loss can be hard for you to process, making it difficult sometimes to support your child. I have had training to be able to support in school, if this is something you feel like your child could benefit from. We work on a range of fun activities from a booklet called ‘Muddles, puddles and sunshine’, plus lots of time to chat!

You could also take a look at the website Winston’s Wish, which has some lovely hints, tips and advice for you to follow, too.

Winston’s Wish – giving hope to grieving children (winstonswish.org)

Family Support

Family Support Worker

Notts Help Yourself

For useful speech and language support, take a look at the following links.

Bereavement

Parentline – a confidential texting service for parents and carers (nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk)

Healthy Family Teams are part of the Healthy Families Programme (nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk)