Family Support for Pupils, Parents and Carers
Mrs Georgina Putman is our Family Support Advisor. Her role at Burton Fields School is to provide support and advice for any issues that might be causing worry to parents and carers or creating barriers to learning for children.
Mrs Putman can help parents and carers with home or family issues that may be affecting a child’s attendance, emotional wellbeing, academic attainment and social development.
Mrs Putman also works closely with our Learning Support and Behaviour Support staff, to develop and nurture children's emotional wellbeing and to address any issues which may be causing emotional, social or behavioural difficulties in school or at home.
What can Mrs Putman help with?
- Changes within your personal circumstances
- Difficulties with behaviour or school attendance
- Sibling and peer relationships
- Money worries or benefit advice
- Health concerns within close or extended family
How does Mrs Putman do this?
- She acts as the link between school and home, offering friendly, non-judgemental advice and support and an opportunity to talk through issues and concerns. This can be over the phone or in person if you wish to make an individual appointment.
- She has an open-door policy, is very approachable and is easily contacted at school
- She offers support for parents and carers with school and home issues including signposting and referral to other appropriate agencies where required
- She works closely with children who are experiencing difficulties in 1:1 and group sessions, including referral to YESS counselling service if needed
Mrs Putman can be contacted in school:
Monday, Tuesday 8:30 am— 12.30pm.
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8.30 am- 4pm
Tel:- 01283 248158
Email :- parentsupport@burtonfieldsschools.com
