Early Help
An Early Help Guide for Parents
Our Family Liaison Worker is here to help
As a school, we recognise the challenges family life presents and understand that life has its ups and downs from time to time. To this end, we have our own Family Liaison Worker, Jayne Doherty, whose role is to offer support and advice to children and their families around a range of issues which may include:
- Advice around a range of different parenting support methods.
- Practical and emotional support for families, particularly at times of crisis.
- Help and support around health, housing, finance, domestic violence, substance misuse etc.
- Supporting vulnerable groups of pupils.
- Supporting children and families around attendance and timekeeping issues.
- Helping build positive working relationships between parents and their children.
Jayne is in school all day on Thursday afternoon each week, so if you would like to meet with her to discuss any issues you may have, please contact the school or Jayne directly by emailing her at [email protected]
- Advice around a range of different parenting support methods.
- Practical and emotional support for families, particularly at times of crisis.
- Help and support around health, housing, finance, domestic violence, substance misuse etc.
- Supporting vulnerable groups of pupils.
- Supporting children and families around attendance and timekeeping issues.
- Helping build positive working relationships between parents and their children.
Jayne is in school all day on Wednesday each week, so if you would like to meet with her to discuss any issues you may have, please contact the school or Jayne directly by emailing her at [email protected]
Please find links below to support networks within the local area:
Amber Valley-Community Update July 2023- Detailing services for local people
Click here for Amber-Valley-Community-Update-October-2023 Detailing Services for Local People
Action on domestic abuse
If you are experiencing domestic abuse, help is available.
Derbyshire Domestic Abuse Helpline advisors can chat to you discreetly and provide you with emotional and practical support.
The helpline is open from 8am-10pm Monday to Friday. Call 08000 198 668 or text 07534 617 252.
The freephone, 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline is open 365 days a year – call 0808 2000 247.
For those who are in immediate danger, please do not hesitate to call 999.
Please click in the image below for further details
Download NHS-mental-health-leaflet
Please click on the link below to vis the SALCARE website. Salcare is a charity providing support for the people of Amber Valley and Erewash.
Please see the posters below advertising an exciting new project in Amber Valley for girls aged 9 and over called the Big Sister Project.
The project is designed to the promote health and well-being of young people through meaningful and purposeful activities.
As part of the project a FREE 6 Month membership is included to use our facilities, including the use of the gym (Induction is mandatory), swimming and classes listed below.
Monday at 4:30pm (For Girls aged 13-15)
Friday at 4:30pm (For Girls aged 9-12)
For further details, scan the QR code or call: Charlotte Seviour Swimming Co-ordinator William Gregg VC Leisure Centre ☏ - 01773 537940 -
Please find below, details of the popular holiday activities and food programme, which is back for the summer holidays and is completely free of charge for children eligible for free school meals.
Derbyshire HAF Letter to FSM Parents Summer 2022
Please click on the link below to read the latest advice around keeping your family safe around water
Water safety for families 2023
I’m delighted to inform you that AVSSP have once again been successful in securing Holiday Activities & Food (HAF) funding, allowing us to offer FREE Holiday Camp provision to eligible children during the upcoming Christmas break.
AVSSP Holiday Camps are open to pupils in Reception to Year 6 who are in receipt of Pupil Premium funding for 2022/23, with sessions running at Alfreton, Ripley & Heanor Leisure Centre’s.
FREE places are available on Tuesday 3rd January to Friday 6th January inclusive.
Each day runs from 8.30am to 3pm and includes activities in a range of sports, games and crafts as well as swimming. Each eligible child attending will also receive a lunch, drink and snack.
Please click on the link below for further details of booking information:
AVSSP Holiday Camps Invitation Letter Winter 22