Support for Families

Child Centred Team Manager

Here at Underwood West Academy we have our own Child Centred Manager, Miss Haynes who's role in school is to provide support, advice and information to families within our school community. Miss Haynes will be able to help you with any worries you may have in relation to your child's education, behaviour and wellbeing. 

Miss Haynes can meet with you in school at a time that can suit you. Advice and support is confidential although concerns relating to the safeguarding of children will always be dealt with in accordance with the schools Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

Support for pupils can include:

  • Promoting good attendance and punctulaity 
  • Promoting self-esteem and confidence
  • Promoting positive behaviour 

Support for families can include:

  • Providing information and signposting to other agencies in the local area
  • Liasing with a range of external services such a housing and social care
  • Assistance with completing any paperwork
  • Attendance and support at school and in agency meetings
  • Advice and support in promoting positive behaviour at home and school
  • Referral to parenting groups to support with any challenges you may be having at home
  • Referral for financial support/debt advice

 

Community Support 

 

Chance Changing Lives Community Pantry
The Community Pantry based at 11-13 Coronation Cresent, Crewe CW1 4EQ is membership-based and is there to support people and families within our local community. It works a little like a local shop, giving members choice and dignity rather than simply providing a food parcel.
Membership assessments are carried out to look at household income and expenditure. This allows them to understand each family's circumstances and identify whether there are other areas where they may be able to offer support or signpost you to appropriate services.
If you are struggling financially then please let our Child Centred Team Manager aware who can refer you for support or families can also contact them directly or turn up at the Pantry and they will support you with the next steps.
 
Slow Cooker Course
Chance Changing Lives also run our free Slow Cooker Course, which is designed to help people prepare affordable, nutritious meals at home while making the most of their budget. The course is practical and friendly, with participants learning how to cook a range of simple meals they can recreate at home.
Please let the Child Centred Team Manager know if there is something you would be interested in or contact them directly on the below contact number.
01270 211000
 
Free Taster Sessions for parents

Free Courses for parents available. Please find attached flyer with taster sessions that include first aid, Introduction to Childcare, Introduction to Health and Social Care, IT skills, Helping your child with English and Helping your child with Maths. Please contact Marco Cura (Skills Tutor) on 07717 693144 or come and speak to our Child Centred Manager who will signpost you.

Oak Tree Family Hub- Tuesday mornings 9:30am-11:30am

Monks Coppenhall Family Hub -Monday mornings 9:30am-11:30am 

Crewe Lifestyle Centre-Thursday mornings 9:30am-11:30am

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UNDERWOOD WEST

ACADEMY

Newcastle Street, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3LF

Please direct your enquiries to

Mel JamesBursar

01270 260580
bursar@underwoodwest.cheshire.sch.uk

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