Support for Parents & FAQs
| Our School |
Welcome to St Thomas Cantilupe Church of England Primary School. We are an inclusive school that is proud of our diversity, many languages spoken and range of cultures.
Our aim is ensure that children are:
- safe
- happy
- settled
- ready to learn
- included
- successful
| Early Help Offer |
Providing Early Help to our children and families at St Thomas Cantilupe primary school means we are more effective in promoting support as soon we can. Early Help means we can give help as soon as a problem emerges, at any point in a child's life, beginning with the foundation stage.
We want all our children, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), to achieve the best possible outcomes and receive the support they need when they need it most.
We can offer support or signpost parents and carers to agencies for a wide range of issues and concerns for example:
- Family relationships
- Behaviours that are challenging
- Housing and financial issues
- Emotional and mental health
- Safety in the community
- Any other issues affecting your family
The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), SENDCo and Senior Mental Health Lead is Kahlia Laws KLSENDCO@st-thomascantilupe.hereford.sch.uk
The Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads are Claire McKeown, Asha Begley and Justine Tighe.
Our Family Learning Mentor is Carrie Higgins admin@st-thomascantilupe.hereford.sch.uk
The early help hub
This is a confidential service open to all families living in Herefordshire with a child or children aged 0-19 years.
Their friendly and professional team will listen to your worries, offer advice and guidance and look at how best to support you to access the right help to meet your needs. This may include access to:
- Children's Centre Service in Herefordshire
- Specialist Family Support Services
- Other agencies and professionals
- Support in your community
Call the Early Help hub team on 01432 260800 (available Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm - closed on bank holidays).
Further information can be found at Herefordshire's Early Help for Families website.
| Guidance for parents of students who use English as an Additional Language |
The Bell Foundation has created a short, easy to understand guide for parents of pupils who use English as an Additional Language. The leaflet is designed to help parents to get involved in school life and to help their child to learn. Click below to view the guides.
| Free English lessons for parents with English as an additional language |
We run free English language sessions for parents of our pupils.
Every Wednesday 1pm - 3pm
Contact the school office for details.
On this course you will:
• learn how to help your children to learn
• improve your communication skills in everyday situations
• improve your reading, writing and vocabulary work at your own pace and level