Our offer
Our Pastoral Lead is Mrs S.Latham, one of the schools' designated safeguarding officers (DSL). Mrs Latham has a wealth of knowledge and experience supporting children and families in our school community.
Our pastoral offer supports parents and carers in a variety of ways, including:
- Safeguarding - Working with Wigan Social Care to support families at various levels.
- Leading on, and participating in Early Help support.
- Home visits to support with attendance, safeguarding and transition for new pupils.
- Completing the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) two-page form, within the larger application. Due to time constraints, the larger form cannot be completed by school staff.
- Pupil voice activities, to ensure that the child is heard, as part of safeguarding procedures, Early Help or Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP).
- Supporting children in receiving their medication at school.
- Leading staff in the safe and appropriate administration of medication in school.
- Organising and delivering termly community fundraising events.
- Planning and delivering half termly parent and carer workshops.
Mrs Latham is in the process of setting up a Parent Teacher Association (PTA) called Willow Roots. There will be more information regarding this shared on DoJo in September/October.
Please ring the school office and press extension 4 if you would like to speak to Mrs Latham:
01942 727717