Family Support

At St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School we understand that from time to time family life can have its complications and sometimes families may need some extra help. To support and advise you at such times we have an "Early Help Offer".

We believe that by working together we can better support children and families. Sometimes families need support from a wide range of agencies or people, for example, health services, housing services, family support workers, social workers and local police.

As a school we are able to signpost a range of services to support families beyond the educational setting.

Early Help services aim to both provide advice and/or intervene where there is evidence of emerging needs with the objective of preventing escalation to higher level services.

At St Martin's we have our own Family Support Worker, Ms McArdle. She works at school on Thursdays and Fridays and is available to support with a wide range of concerns, or available for just an informal supportive chat and coffee! 

We also have our own Educational Welfare Officer, Ms Richards. She is available each Thursday to support with any attendance and punctuality issues that families may need support with.