Our Early Help Offer
Early Help Offer at Brockholes Wood Community Primary School
At Brockholes Wood Community Primary School, we understand that family life can sometimes be challenging. It’s completely normal to need a little extra help or advice from time to time. If you have any concerns about your child’s well-being, behaviour, or mental health, our Early Help Offer is here to support you.
If you ever need help, please don’t hesitate to talk to us. You can contact the school office at (01772) 792302 or speak to our Family Support worker, Mrs. Celia Blackburn, during the school day or via email at celia.b@brockholeswood.lancs.sch.uk.
Mrs C. Blackburn – Family Support
How We Can Help
Everyday Support
Most families manage well on their own, but when extra support is needed, schools are often the first place to help.
Pastoral Support
Sometimes, families may face difficulties and may not know how to start addressing them. We offer pastoral support, and if needed, we can bring in extra help from external agencies.
Early Help Assessment – working together
The Early Help Assessment is a way for families to get support when they need it. It helps professionals understand your child’s needs and your family’s situation, so the right help can be put in place. This process involves working together to explore what’s going well and where extra support could make a positive difference. The information is recorded in an Early Help Assessment form, which also includes your family’s Early Help Plan—a clear plan for support. Your Family’s Early Help Assessment is shared with professionals who work with children and families across Lancashire. This helps make sure everyone involved understands your situation and can offer the right support at the right time. By working with families early, in a positive and supportive way, we can help prevent small issues from becoming bigger problems. Regular Team Around the Family meetings bring different services together to review progress and adjust support as needed, ensuring your family gets the help that works best for you.
What Support Can We Offer?
We are here to provide:
• A listening ear when you need to talk.
• Advice and strategies for managing behaviour or attendance concerns.
• Emotional well-being support, including:
o Daily classroom check-ins
o Reset Areas in every classroom
o The Nest (A calm area within in school)
o Nurture sessions (weekly or daily if needed)
• Access to professional therapeutic services like Shell Space Play Therapy.
• Support from behaviour specialists, such as REACH or Golden Hill PRU.
• Staff trained in neurodiversity, de-escalation strategies, Team Teach, PREVENT, Annual Safeguarding and positive behaviour support.
• Help in accessing free school meals and second-hand uniforms.
• Access to local food banks and charities who can support with other household needs such as furniture.
• Guidance on SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) concerns.
• Parenting support programs, such as Triple P.
• Referrals to specialists including school nurses, CAMHS, NEST and CANW.
• Information on housing, financial support, and mental health resources.
• Support for academic progress, including parent workshops and reading sessions (Brew and a Book)
• Child and Family Well-being coffee mornings.
• Child and Family Well-being support groups for identified children e.g. Inside Outside, Chat, Play and Read
What is Early Help?
Early Help means offering support to children, young people, and families as soon as challenges arise. It helps prevent issues from getting worse and ensures better outcomes for children.
Early Help can:
• Support children of all ages, not just the very young.
• Help families step across from statutory services when needed.
• Prevent issues from escalating by addressing them early.
For more information, visit:
• Lancashire County Council Early Help
• Lancashire Safeguarding Partnership
If you feel your family could benefit from any of our support services, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We are here to help.
