Family Support
I would like to introduce myself. My name is Linda Hibbert and I am your Support Worker.
I attended Alderman Pounder as a child and I have worked across the school for over ten years as a teaching assistant.
I am married and I have three children, all of whom attended Alderman Pounder.
My two older children have already gone through the school system and are now in full time employment.
I am passionate about supporting children and their families, in whatever ways needed.
Amongst other things, I am ELSA trained (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) and a Youth Mental Health First Aider.
My training helps me to better support our school community in a variety of ways.
Why?
Children don’t come with instructions and each individual can present a range of challenges that can affect their ability to learn.
I am here to offer practical advice and guidance on a wide range of these challenges.
Where?
I am based at The Pulse within Alderman Pounder.
To arrange an appointment please phone the school office, email me or just drop in and I will do my very best to see you as soon as possible.
lhibbert@aldermanpounder.notts.sch.uk
mobile: 07716751080
school: 0115 9252928
How?
There are times when you or your child may need to talk.
I will be available to listen and provide a quiet, safe space, to share worries concerns or just ‘be there’ and be a trusted adult/friend.
My door will always be open to both children and their families.
I work across the school from Seedlings to Year 2.
This could be one to one, in a group, weekly, over a period of time or following a structured programme.
I am available to give children support during break and lunchtimes if required.
When could a child need the support of a Family Support Worker?
A child may need support with the following:
- transition to a new class
- change in family circumstances
- attendance issues
- friendship issues
- promoting positive behaviour
- boosting self-esteem and confidence
- bereavement and loss
There may be other issues a child may need support with, sometimes it may be just someone to talk to, other than a teacher or parent.
The Pulse offers
- drop-in sessions
- coffee mornings
- a listening ear
- individual support
- opportunities to meet other parents in small groups
- tools, skills and ideas
- signposting
- help with finding the information you need
- information session
Looking after a child or young person's mental health
There are times when we all feel the strain. As parents and carers, there are ways we can support children and young people to give them the best chance to stay mentally healthy.
Some children and young people have enjoyed being off school, while others will have really struggled – with the coronavirus outbreak keeping them at home and away from friends. Others may be coming to terms with family problems, loss or changes to their living situation.
With nationwide and local restrictions being regularly reviewed, they may also have to deal with self-isolating because of an outbreak in school or another period of school closure, or have worries about getting or passing on the virus. It's still uncertain what further changes we all may face.
Feelings like these will gradually ease for most, but there are always steps you can take to support them emotionally and help them cope with problems they face.
There's further support available if you feel you or they need it: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/childrens-mental-health/#custom-2column-share-shelf
Coronavirus support
Coronavirus story: https://www.elsa-support.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Coronavirus-Story-in-English.pdf
Dave the dog: https://nursedottybooks.files.wordpress.com/2020/03/dave-the-dog-coronavirus-1-1.pdf
We are at home right now: https://www.elsa-support.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/We-are-at-home-right-now.pdf
The huge bag of worries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBcakxX9LTM
Ruby's worries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IhhCq44ar8
Coronavirus, a book for children: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCjDo9SskQU
Lucy's Blue Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmrUV8v-KQg
Lucy in lockdown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RXF5-29VGU
Children support services
Sure Start - support service for 0-5
https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/care/early-years-and-childcare/childrens-centre-service
Home Start
http://www.home-startnottingham.org.uk
Healthy Families team - support for over 5s
https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/healthy-families-contact-us
CAMHS
https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/camhs-self-referral
NSPCC
Action for Children
https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/
Childline
Hearing - self-referral for a hearing test
https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/contact-ropewalk-house
Opticians - nearest to AP
https://www.specsavers.co.uk/stores/beeston-hearing
https://www.visionexpress.com/opticians/nottingham/toton-vision-express-at-tesco
https://scrivens.com/branch/notts-beeston-2/
Headlice
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/head-lice-and-nits/
Threadworm
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/threadworms/
Bedtime Routines
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sleep-and-tiredness/healthy-sleep-tips-for-children/
Toileting
Adult support services
Adult social care
https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/care/adult-social-care/adult-social-care-hub
Counselling services
https://www.nottinghamcounsellingcentre.org.uk/
Domestic Violence
https://broxtowewomensproject.org.uk/
Mental Health
https://www.samaritans.org/
Foodbanks
https://www.trusselltrust.org/get-help/find-a-foodbank/
Alderman Pounder run a food bank, just message for more information
Broxtowe Labour Hub
Phoenix FC community Kitchen
Money and Finance
https://www.entitledto.co.uk/
https://www.gov.uk/universal-credit/contact-universal-credit
https://www.gov.uk/universal-credit/contact-universal-credit
https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwrKr8BRB_EiwA7eFaplFHKPHZhZzorAK3f1haIv7BI9fHtfOzUn5zdzCjuu5otHMaG02OTxoC51UQAvD_BwE
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
https://www.stepchange.org/?channel=ppc&gclid=CjwKCAjwrKr8BRB_EiwA7eFaphaW8ZwuQNSI10zzB8TFpp49fLdDzj_CZsKA1Gd-y9cYHI7y0NrtIhoCFUUQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Housing
https://www.broxtowe.gov.uk/
http://www.home-search.org.uk/?UseFullSite=1
Doctors
https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-gp
Dentists
https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-dentist
Bereavement
https://www.winstonswish.org/