Home School Link Worker

Working together to support children and their families our Home Link School Worker, Jo Scott, is available to meet with parents/carers on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8.00am – 4.30pm.

Jo’s aim is to support families and encourage all children to enjoy every aspect of school life supporting them to feel happy, confident and secure.

Who can Jo help?

• Children who are experiencing difficult times or who are withdrawn or anxious.
• Parents/carers experiencing difficulties in their children’s behaviour.
• Families who are reacting to change, such as parental separation/divorce, or bereavement.
• Families with children who are reluctant to attend school, or who have been excluded.
• Families experiencing a range of issues or difficulties including domestic abuse, illness, disability and financial difficulties.

What can Jo do?

• Support the family and/or your child.
• Ensure there is a strong “link” between home and school.
• Support you at school meetings.
• Help you navigate through the education system.
• Set up a link to organisations that can offer you extra help, advice and support.
• Provide information on support groups for parents/carers.
• Work closely with our Inclusion team to support wider issues.

How can Jo be contacted?

Parents/carers can contact Jo in any one of the following ways:

• Completing the downloadable form (top right of this page)  – hand it in to the School Reception in an envelope marked “Jo Scott  – HSLW” and “Private” or
• Telephone me on 01483 888388 or
• Email Jo at hslw@st-thomas.surrey.sch.uk

Outside of Jo’s working days, any urgent enquiries/queries should be directed to Mrs. Kate Carter, Head of School via the school telephone number: 01483 888388 or email: mrscarter@st-thomas.surrey.sch.uk