What is a Parent Support Adviser?

Hello we are the Parent Support Advisers for the Sprowston, Spixworth and Old Catton cluster of schools.

We are available to give parents and carers advice and support. If you are unsure about where to go for help, we may be able to point you in the right direction.

A Parent Support Adviser’s role is mainly to support you and your child to get the very best from your school by providing support, advice and information. We can help you with any worries you may have in relation to your child’s education, behaviour or attendance, and provide support on how best to deal with it.

We will aim to support and help you in the following ways:

• Provide direct and confidential support with parents/carers in a school context.
• Offer support with your child’s behaviour.
• Provide information about school matters.
• Signpost opportunities to meet with other parents/carers through regular events.
• Offer a home visit.
• Finding other services to help.
• Being approachable to solve problems.

What we aim to achieve:

• Build your confidence in dealing with difficult parenting issues and behaviours.
• Support better achievements and attendance at school.
• Help you to speak with the school

If you would like to contact us you can either:

• Approach your school, they can put you in touch or
• Contact us directly for an informal chat (see below for phone numbers)

We look forward to hearing from you.

Gemma Murray 07809 554875

Kevin Dynes 07894 935776