Early Help
At Dallimore Primary and Nursery School we have the pupils and families at the forefront of our minds and work hard to provide Early Help to our school community. From October 2019 we have been providing Early Help through school. We work alongside a variety of agencies and provide support through the school setting.
As part of our Early Help offer, the school is using the Thrive Approach and have licensed practitioners throughout school who deliver this provision to the children and their families.
Early Help services aim to both provide advice and/or intervene where there is evidence of emerging needs with the objective of preventing escalation to higher level services.
PLEASE NOTE: Over the school holidays sign posting for other early help support is available on our school website (see below).
If you are concerned about the safety of a child or you require urgent help or advice Call Derbyshire on 01629 533190.
WHAT IS EARLY HELP?
Early help is a way of getting extra support when you or your family needs it, but getting it as soon as the difficulties start, rather than waiting until things get worse.
It’s for children and young people of any age. Help can come from all kinds of services and organisations who work together to support your family. You might be using some of these services already, but we want to make sure they are providing the right support for you and your family’s needs.
Family Liaison Office
Mrs Barber is the school's Family Liaison Officer. Mrs Barber's role is to support families when necessary to ensure that they are receiving the help they require. This may take many forms and can range from supporting children throughout the day at school to meeting with parents/ carers to put together a plan of support with external agencies.
If you think you may need some support from Mrs Barber please contact her via Class Dojo or email to concerns@dallimore.derbyshire.sch.uk
WHY WOULD A FAMILY NEED EARLY HELP?
It could be that you’re worried about your child’s health, development or behaviour, or perhaps because you are caring for a disabled child. Maybe your child is affected by domestic abuse, drugs or alcohol. Perhaps your child is a carer for other people.
For a little more information about what Early Help is or a full list of services to support children and families click the links below.
Directory of support for families
Dallimore Early Help information
A brief summary
If you think might need some Early Help or would like some advice or support with something at home or at school then please contact:
Headteacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead: Mrs R Crowther
Email: headteacher@dallimore.derbyshire.sch.uk
Deputy Headteacher/ Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and Early Years/ KS1 SENCO: Mrs K Smith
Email: katie.smith@dallimore.derbyshire.sch.uk
For more information about the Early Help we can offer you click on the link below.
Click on the links below for information about these specific services available to you in Derbyshire
Young Carers at Dallimore
Mental Health Support
Safeguarding board
Domestic Abuse
Drugs and alcohol
Directory
DIASS
Online Safety
Young Carers
