Family Support
Jazmin Riggs, Home School Link Worker (HSLW) - Fitzwaryn
My normal working hours are:
8.00am-5pm: Mondays
8.00am-4:15pm: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
9.00am-3.00pm: Thursdays and Fridays
email: jazmin.riggs@fitzwaryn.oxon.sch.uk
Call: 01235 764504/ 07869159462
HSLW Information
My role is to help strengthen the connection between home and school, offering support to children and families so that every pupil can thrive! I can support with the following:
- 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 more.
- Offer parenting guidance, 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, such as: School Health Nurse, CAHMS, Health Visitors, GPs, Family Help, Social Care, and can signpost/refer families to these agencies if needed.
- Help to fill out forms: 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 be around outside during drop off and pick up times, when possible, 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 where I will be present. Contact me by phone on 01235 764504/ 07869159462 or e-mail jazmin.riggs@fitzwaryn.oxon.sch.uk
I will aim to deal with requests as soon as possible depending on workload, so, please do e-mail, text, or leave a voicemail and I will get back to you as soon as I am able to.
Sarah Gniadek-Pitt, Enrichment Co-ordinator - Fitzwaryn
e-mail: s.gniadek-pitt@fitzwaryn.oxon.sch.uk
Call: 01235 764504/07909 113059 (mobile Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday for youth clubs and afterschool events)
EC Information
Hello! I’m Mrs GP, the Enrichment Coordinator here at Fitzwaryn School. My role is all about creating exciting and inclusive opportunities for our students beyond the classroom. This includes after-school clubs, holiday camps, and youth programmes such as FAAAZE and Beatbox. I am looking at opportunities to develop inclusive disability football coaching in partnership with the FA—giving our students the chance to take part in a fun, supported sports programmes after school. A large part of my work involves supporting students to achieve their Personal, Social, and Independence (PSI) targets through meaningful experiences like our Intergenerational Enrichment Programme, which connects students with members of the wider community.
Looking Ahead
From September2025, I hope to launch a robust timetable of enrichment activities available across the whole school. My goal is to ensure that every student—regardless of age or ability—has access to a wide range of exciting, confidence-building opportunities that support their development and interests.
Supporting Families
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Find inclusive, local activities during weekends and school holidays
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Identify funding to help students access enrichment opportunities
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Provide advice and signposting to additional services when needed
I’m here to support both students and families—whether that’s through community engagement, accessing local resources, or just being a listening ear.
Please feel free to:
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Speak to me at drop-off or pick-up times
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Leave a message at reception
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Join one of our monthly Coffee Mornings (last Friday of each month, 10–11.30am in the Student Centre.
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!
Family Support
OCC Free Home to School Travel Assistance
Early Help and Locality Community Support Service (LCSS)
Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
Oxfordshire Parent Carers Forum
Autism Family Support Oxfordshire
Shift, Abingdon
Autism Oxford (incl. alert cards)
CHYPPS (Children and Young People's Partnership Service)
Oxfordshire Domestic Advice Service (ODAS)
SAFE! Support for young people affected by crime.
Clubs/Activities Information
OCC Family Information Directory
Ark-T Centre, Cowley (My Normal, Topaz & Roarsomes)
Thamesdown Hydroherapy Pool, Swindon
Wallingford Accessible Boat Club
SEN Play Sessions;
Sprouts Play Barn, Millets Farm
Partyman World, Oxford
Most cinemas now offer autism-friendly screenings; see your local cinema listings for info.