I have specialised as a teacher in early years for 9 years. I believe strongly that every child deserves a start in their education journey were they can research the world around them in an explorative, sensorial, creative, enquiry-based and fun way. I love being outdoors and exploring the natural world with the children and I will usually be covered in mud or paint!
When I am not working I love running, walking and going to the theatre with my boys!
I have specialised as a teacher in early years for 9 years. I believe strongly that every child deserves a start in their education journey were they can research the world around them in an explorative, sensorial, creative, enquiry-based and fun way. I love being outdoors and exploring the natural world with the children and I will usually be covered in mud or paint!
When I am not working I love running, walking and going to the theatre with my boys!
I have specialised as a teacher in early years for 9 years. I believe strongly that every child deserves a start in their education journey were they can research the world around them in an explorative, sensorial, creative, enquiry-based and fun way. I love being outdoors and exploring the natural world with the children and I will usually be covered in mud or paint!
When I am not working I love running, walking and going to the theatre with my boys!
I have specialised as a teacher in early years for 9 years. I believe strongly that every child deserves a start in their education journey were they can research the world around them in an explorative, sensorial, creative, enquiry-based and fun way. I love being outdoors and exploring the natural world with the children and I will usually be covered in mud or paint!
When I am not working I love running, walking and going to the theatre with my boys!
Family Support
Barbara Charles
Family Support Worker
I have been working closely with Children and Families for well over twenty years. I have been actively involved with supporting families through a range of issues over the years and if I have not experienced a particular need before, I am very proactive at finding out what can be done to help!
Issues that can be supported include ( but are not limited to) :
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Establishing routines
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Positive Behaviour Strategies
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Toilet training
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Access to parenting support classes - including Triple P, Nurture Programme, Solihull Approach, Parenting Puzzle
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Financial help,
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Mental Health support,
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Benefit advice,
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Domestic abuse/ violence
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Housing help,
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Support to tackle Poverty
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Food bank access,
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Access to Local employment, Jobs and training availability.
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Help with Alcohol and substance misuse.
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Charity applications for emergency essentials for those in crisis.
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Grief support
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Access to counselling options for a variety of issues.
I usually hold monthly drop ins at both Nurseries, please keep an eye out for the dates on our facebook page and on the Newsletter.
