Early Support at Holy Trinity C of E Primary School

At Holy Trinity C of E Primary School, we are committed to supporting children and families at the earliest opportunity. Our Early Support offer provides timely, preventative support to help families overcome challenges before they escalate.

This service is delivered by Holy Trinity C of E Primary School in partnership with Warwickshire County Council Children and Families services, ensuring families receive the right support at the right time.

Our Early Support Approach

Early Support at Holy Trinity C of E Primary School is:

• Child-centred and family-focused
• Voluntary and non-judgemental
• Based on early identification of need
• Designed to prevent concerns from becoming more complex

We work closely with families to identify strengths, understand needs and agree appropriate support that promotes children’s wellbeing, attendance, behaviour and learning.

This approach reflects Warwickshire’s Early Support framework and supports our duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils.

What Early Support Can Include

Depending on a family’s needs, Early Support may involve:

• Listening to concerns and offering advice and guidance
• Signposting to appropriate services and resources
• Support with parenting, routines, behaviour or emotional wellbeing
• Help accessing local and county-wide services
• Coordinated support alongside other professionals (with parental consent)

Early Support Assessments

Where appropriate, the school may work with families using an Early Support assessment. This:

• Is completed with families, not done to them
• Identifies strengths as well as needs
• Helps create a clear, shared support plan
• Ensures support is co-ordinated and proportionate

Parental consent is always sought, and families are fully involved in decisions about support.

Partnership Working

Holy Trinity C of E Primary School works in close partnership with a range of Warwickshire Family Support services, including:

Family Information Service (FIS)

The FIS provides advice, information and signposting for families with children aged 0–25, including support with:

• Parenting and family relationships
• Childcare and funded early education
• SEND support
• Health, wellbeing, housing and finances

https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/children-families
01926 742274 / 0800 408 1558
fis@warwickshire.gov.uk

Updates are shared on the Holy Trinity C of E Primary School News page regularly.

Children & Family Centres

Local centres across Warwickshire offering:

• Parenting courses and workshops
• Stay and play sessions
• One-to-one family support
• Outreach support when required

https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/familysupport

Stratford Children and Family Centre

Drayton Avenue, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 9PB
01789 266624
stratforddistrictcfcadmins@barnardos.org.uk (central email for Stratford District centres)
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Available Monday–Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm - This Children and Family Centre is part of the local network of centres delivered in partnership with Barnardo’s on behalf of Warwickshire County Council, providing family support, activities and services for children, young people, parents and carers.

Additional Support Services

Families may also be supported or signposted to:

• ChatHealth – text advice for parents and young people
• RISE – emotional wellbeing and mental health support
• Targeted parenting programmes and wellbeing services

Accessing Early Support

Families can access Early Support by:

• Speaking to their child’s class teacher
• Contacting the school office
• Requesting support through the Family Information Service

We encourage families to talk to us early — support works best when concerns are shared as soon as they arise.

Our Commitment

At Holy Trinity C of E Primary School, we believe that strong relationships and early intervention help children thrive. Our Early Support provision ensures families feel listened to, supported and confident that help is available when it is needed most.