Family Support

Sarah Kilminster, Home School Link Worker (HSLW) - Fitzwaryn

My normal working hours are:

8.30am-3.30pm: Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays

10am-5pm: Tuesdays and Wednesdays

email: s.kilminster@fitzwaryn.oxon.sch.uk

Call: 01235 764504/ 07485 909660

HSLW Information

I am committed to being there for our children and families and helping with any concerns you may have or support you might need, both at home and in school. I can:

Enable parents and children to discuss concerns or worries in a safe and secure environment.
Support families reacting to change, such as parental separation or bereavement.
Assist parents/carers whose children are reluctant to attend school or have been excluded.
Help and support parents /carers on a wide range of issues or difficulties impacting on their family life. For example, illness, domestic abuse, disability, financial difficulties and much more.
Offer parenting guidance and support and parenting courses.
Help families and children to access services, resources, and local community information.
Offer support at school meetings.
Liaise with outside agencies, for example: School Health Nurse, CAHMS, Health Visitors, GPs, Family Help, Social Care, plus many more and can signpost/refer parents/carers/children to these agencies if needed.
Help to fill out forms such as: Free School Meals, Home to School Transport Applications, Disability Living Allowance (DLA) etc.

HOW CAN YOU CONTACT ME?

Please feel free to approach me at school. I will sometimes be around outside during drop off and pick up times, but you can also come and ask for me at reception too.

By attending one of our monthly coffee mornings (on the last Friday of each month from 10-11.30am in the Student Centre) or at parents’ evenings at which I will mostly be present. Contact me by phone on 07485909660/ 01235 764504, e-mail me at s.kilminster@fitzwaryn.oxon.sch.uk

I aim to speak with you as soon as you need me to but am not always able to do this, so, please do e-mail, text me or leave me a voicemail and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

Fitzwaryn After School Clubs

FAAAZE Youth Group, Faringdon

Wednesdays from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM

FAAAZE Youth Group offers a fun and supportive environment for young people aged 13-19. Every Wednesday, support staff from Fitzwaryn accompany students to the group, ensuring they have guidance and assistance throughout the session.

Transport Transport is provided from Fitzwaryn to the Faringdon location, with a charge of £1 for a single journey or £2 for a return journey. After the session, parents can either collect their children directly from FAAAZE or back at Fitzwaryn by 6:00 PM.

Entrance Fee & Tuck Shop There is a £1 entrance fee for each session, and a small tuck shop is available offering additional treats for those who wish to purchase snacks. For more information, visit our website: www.faaaze.org or contact Sarah Gniadek-Pitt, Enrichment Coordinator, at s.gniadek-pitt@fitzwaryn.oxon.sch.uk.

Beatbox Youth Group, King Alfred’s Academy, Wantage (Centre Site)

Thursdays from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Beatbox Youth Group offers a creative and supportive environment for students aged 11-19. Each Thursday, support staff from Fitzwaryn accompany students to the group, ensuring they receive guidance and assistance throughout the session.

Transport

Transport is provided from Fitzwaryn to King Alfred’s Academy, Wantage, with a charge of £1 for a single journey. After the session, parents need to collect their children directly from Beatbox by 6:00 PM.

Entrance Fee & Tuck Shop

There is a £2 entrance fee for each session, and a small tuck shop is available offering additional treats for those who wish to purchase snacks. For more information, visit our website: Beatbox - Sweatbox or contact Sarah Gniadek-Pitt, Enrichment Coordinator, at s.gniadek-pitt@fitzwaryn.oxon.sch.uk.

Waiting List

There is currently a waiting list for both Beatbox and FAAAZE Youth Groups. If you're interested, please speak to Sarah Gniadek-Pitt to be added to the waiting list.

Every Tuesday 3:15pm – 6:00pm

Join the fun! Team Fitz offers an engaging, supportive environment for children in KS1 and KS2. Each session includes exciting activities and finishes with a delicious ‘high tea’ prepared by the students themselves!

£15 per session payable in advance Includes food Children must be collected promptly at 6:00pm

BOOK YOUR PLACE TODAY! Contact Sarah Gniadek-Pitt – Enrichment Coordinator Mobile (during sessions): 07909 113059 Office: 01235 764504

Spaces are limited – early booking is recommended!