Parent and Family Support Advisors (PFSAs) work with school-aged children and their families that require additional support. PFSAs work within Somerset Council’s Early Help Framework to enable high-quality support for children/young people and families at the earliest possible stage.
Parent and Family Support Advisors (PFSAs) work with school-aged children and their families that require additional support. PFSAs work within Somerset Council’s Early Help Framework to enable high-quality support for children/young people and families at the earliest possible stage.
PFSAs work closely and collaboratively with schools, families and other support services in order to improve attendance, engagement and outcomes for children. The needs of the child/young person or family form the basis of all the work completed. Where there is a need for support from other services, PFSAs can act as the Lead Professional.
PFSAs are only able to engage in work with families with their informed consent and agreement.
Support is based on the needs the child/young person or family has at the time. Support plans are reviewed regularly to ensure needs continue to be met and that progress is made.
The support is provided through a 6 week rolling programme with a mid-point review at 3 weeks and a Team around the Family (TAF) meeting at 6 weeks. During this time, families will be supported by our PFSA following a triaging process through weekly or fortnightly visits, with additional phone calls throughout. During the initial consultation, an action plan is set, and weekly targets agreed to help support the family to address concerns, worries or potential challenges. Throughout the programme, our PFSA provides strategies, guidance and resources to support your family’s needs and can reach out, provide links and referrals to external agencies when required.
PFSA support advocates families working together to create a safe, loving and caring home environment.
Our PFSA can offer support in the following areas (but not limited to):
Additionally, we provide workshops for all families with children/young people across the Trust. Families who aren’t receiving PFSA support through the rolling programme may also attend. Examples of workshops; behaviour management, sleep hygiene, healthy eating, behaviour management.
We also host coffee mornings and workshops with external agencies such as Weston Hospice, the school nursing team, Macmillan cancer etc.
Speak to your school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead, SENCO or Headteacher. The school will place an Early Help Assessment referral and submit it to our PFSA. Our PFSA will be in contact as soon as possible.
For more information or to reach out directly, please contact the school regarding a referral or email Chloe at PFSA@theplt.org.uk
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