Kingsbury Primary Special School
Family Support
Trish, Family Support Officer
I am usually the first point of contact for new families as I organize and lead the Non-Prejudiced Visits to school. I also conduct home visits for our new starters and advise on applying for transport and support with the transition into school.
I have a strong partnership with the Children, Family and Wellbeing Service and provide targeted support with practical and financial needs.
If you are a new or prospective parent and would like to speak with our family support officer, or would like to arrange a visit then please click here to get in touch
If you are a current parent and would like to speak with our family support officer please click here to fill in our enquiry form
We are currently collaborating with Lancashire's Family Hub Network to enhance support for families throughout the county. This presents a valuable opportunity to expand our in-house early help services, allowing us to assist families beyond the local West Lancashire area. We are also excited to partner with other schools and community services to further develop early help initiatives across Lancashire.
SEND Advice/Support
Lancashire Local Offer brings together information of what is available within Lancashire for children and young people with SEN/disabilities
Lancashire SEND Newsletter for families
Lancashire Break Time provides a range of activities and groups for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities who meet the criteria to attend and who do not receive short breaks following a social care assessment of need
Family Fund for support with grants/holidays/days out
The A World UK CIC for days out/holidays
CEA Cinema Card enables a disabled cinema guest to receive a complimentary ticket for someone to go with them when they visit a participating cinema
Access/Nimbus Card is an ID card which indicates support needs to support families in the community
Contact offers advice and support for families with disabled children
Splash World Southport offer a 20% discount if you present appropriate ID e.g. DLA letter or Blue Badge. They also offer quiet nights, usually run from 6-8pm on a Monday around once a month, contact Splash World for more details
Support with DLA Applications provided by Contact
Lancashire SEND Helpline is open Monday to Friday 10-4pm - 01772533900
Lancashire Family Hubs provide support and advice for families on the local services, available both in person and online
Lancashire SEND transport assistance application - telephone contact number is 01695 587420
Priority Services Register is a free UK wide service which provides extra advice and support, including when there's an interruption to your electricity, gas or water supply.
Warm Home Discount is a one-off £150 discount off your electricity bill. If you're eligible, your electricity supplier will apply the discount to your bill.