What is a Parent Support Adviser?

Hello my name is Gemma Murray. I am the parent Support Adviser for the Sprowston, Spixworth and Old Catton cluster of schools.

I am available to give parents and carers advice and support. If you are unsure about where to go for help, I 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. I 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.

I 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 I 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 me you can either:

• Approach your school, they can put you in touch or
• Contact me directly for an informal chat on 07809 554875.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Gemma Murray