Family Support Worker

Things to consider before registering for a place

• location and how your child will get there
• days and the time of the programme 
• age range of the programme

Take note:

• Only apply if your child is receiving benefits-related free school meals 
• Places are allocated to eligible children on a first come, first served basis
• Only one programme can be allocated to an eligible child for the winter holiday
• Multiple applications will not be considered - only the latest / last submitted form will be processed

Hi 

I am Michelle Forbes Family Support Worker. I engage with families and their children using Early Help strategies with your consent. I will be supportive, non-judgemental and build trust to achieve the best outcomes for your family.

Here are some of the instances I can offer support or signpost:

Breakdown in relationships

Domestic Abuse

Homelessness

Drugs/Alcohol Misuse

Mental Health/Emotional Well-Being

Young Carers

Welfare Rights/Benefits

Poor Attendance

Risk of Exclusion

Crime

Parenting Support

School Nurse

Asylum/Refugee Support

Health Support

If you need any support please call the school or email me:

fsw@dovelands.leicester.sch.uk

Parents/Carers:

Healthy Together 0-19 (Health Visiting and School Nursing)

Healthy Together is a universal service for children and their families from 0-19 in Leicester city and 0-11 in Leicestershire and Rutland, and includes health visiting and school nursing services.

We offer services for every child and their family – from before the baby is born right up to the age of 19 in Leicester city and 11 in Leicestershire and Rutland. Children will be seen by a public health nurse (health visitor) six times before the age of 2 with health and wellbeing being assessed at key points in their school life (Reception, Years 6, 7, 9, & 11).

Referral criteria

Healthy Together is a universal service for children and their families from 0-19 in Leicester city and 0-11 in Leicestershire and Rutland. If you would like to discuss a referral to the service, please ring the Healthy Together helpline on 0300 3003001, where you will be directed to the contact details of the appropriate neighbourhood team.

Leicester City Council: Household Support Fund

If you require support with utility bills/food vouchers and your child is entitled to Free School Meals: either visit:

 https://www.leicester.gov.uk/your-community/benefits-and-other-support/household-support-fund/  or speak with Michelle (Family Support Worker)

Parent Surgery:

Please if you would like to book a meeting I run a parent Surgery on Tuesday and Friday mornings (9am-10am) book an appointment either through the office or speaking with me.

Thanks

HOUSEHOLD SUPPORT FUND DETAILS NEEDED…

• Name, address, postcode adults date of birth– this should be the person named on the bill if applying for utility payments.
• National Insurance no’
• Who lives in the home(number of adults and, children include children’s ages)
• Mobile number and email address
• Type of support required… Gas/Elec/Water/Food/Appliances
• How the household’s property is heated, supplier(s) and whether you have a prepayment meter. Billed supplies require applicant's bill.

• The energy bills must:
  • be in the name of the person I’m referring (“the applicant)
  • show the full name and address of the applicant, the supplier reference number, supplier bank account number and sort code
  • I will need a copy of recent bills.

• Water rates reference number (if available)
• Is your home, private rented, council, owned, housing Association
• Is there anyone with a disability
• Are you a family couple/lone
• What benefits do you receive: Universal credit/working, Universal Credit/not working…working
• Ethnic background
• If you would like to apply for a microwave, fridge freezer or washing machine please let me know.

 Please email or bring the above in.

fsw@dovelands.leicester.sch.uk