Family Support
Supporting our children and families
At Farington Primary School, we recognise that family life can sometimes bring challenges, and we want our families to know that you are not alone. We are committed to working in partnership with parents and carers to support the wellbeing, happiness and success of every child. Our team is here to listen, offer support where we can and help families access the right advice and services when additional support is needed.
Below you will find information and signposting to a range of support available to families, including:
Emotional wellbeing and mental health
Family and parenting support
Attendance and school routines
Financial and cost-of-living support
Food and essential items
Housing and local community support
Health and wellbeing
Online safety and safeguarding
SEND support and advice
Local authority and wider family services
If you are worried about something affecting your family or your child, please speak to a member of our school team. We are always happy to listen and help you find the most appropriate support.
Our aim is to work together with families, removing barriers where we can and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to feel safe, happy, supported and ready to learn.
Mental Health support.
Kooth for children https://www.kooth.com/
Lancashire Mental Health Support https://www.healthierlsc.co.uk/
Mind https://www.lancashiremind.org.uk/
Chid Action North West www.canw.org.uk
https://www.Healthyyoungmindslsc.co.uk
Parenting support
NSPCC Parenting Support https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/support-for-parents/
Action for Children Support https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/
Bereavement support
Winston’s Wish (grieving children) https://www.winstonswish.org/
Cruse Bereavement Support https://www.cruse.org.uk/
Housing support
Progress Housing Leyland https://www.progressgroup.org.uk/
Key Support https://www.key.org.uk/
Debt Advice
Step Change https://www.stepchange.org/
Financial Support Lancashire https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/benefits-and-financial-help/
Domestic Violence
Safer Lancashire https://www.lancashire.police.uk/
Refuge https://www.refuge.org.uk/
NEST https://nestlancashire.org/
Local council help
South Ribble Together – South Ribble
Pastoral and Wellbeing support
"At its simplest, pastoral care is the provision a school makes to ensure the physical and emotional welfare of pupils. It is the essential foundation upon which learning can take place."
Our pastoral team help our children make the most of school life by breaking down barriers to learning and helping to make school successful for them.
At Farington Primary School we believe that parents and carers are vital in supporting their children’s well-being and therefore their ability to access fully the education that we offer. We also know that there can be times in our lives when, for whatever reason, events happen that make this difficult. We have a caring, nurturing and knowledgeable pastoral team, who support both parents and children in many, many ways, to ensure that they can overcome hurdles and move on positively.
We pride ourselves on the excellent pastoral support for both children, parents and staff. We want all our children to thrive emotionally and leave Farington as confident, happy and well-rounded young people. We understand that children will often encounter emotional difficulties along the way, and we therefore put a huge emphasis on our pastoral support. We also understand that parents and families often need some help or support, and this pastoral support extends to supporting the child and the family as a whole.
Our aim is to:
Provide an environment which will support the emotional health and well-being of all the pupils.
Support children in developing social, emotional and behavioural skills within the school setting.
Support and empower families who may be experiencing difficulties.
Promote relationships and interactivity between parents and school, raising parental awareness of learning, the importance of education and regular attendance at school.
Meet with parents to discuss and defuse any barriers that prevent children from being able to attend school.
Providing individual and small group support for children.
Helping to develop children’s social, emotional and behavioural skills.
Empower our children to thrive in a nurturing and supportive environment.
Our Pastoral team
Our pastoral team support children within school and work closely with all parents to understand their child’s needs. All our staff are also mentally health trained.
Pastoral Manager/Senior Mental Health Lead/DSL
Lisa Seager
L.seager@faringtonprimaryschool.co.uk
As Farington Primary School Pastoral Manager and Senior Mental health Lead, I have the privilege of working closely with families and children every day. My passion for supporting our children’s emotional and social well-being drives me to create a nurturing environment where every child feels valued and heard. I truly love my job—building strong relationships with families and guiding our children through their unique journeys is incredibly rewarding.
Mental Health First Aider/Fast Manager/DSL
Emma Roberts
E.Roberts1@faringtonprimaryschool.co.uk
As the after-school club manager, and HLTA in many classes, I find immense joy in creating a safe and engaging environment for children to explore their interests and connect with friends. Every day brings new challenges and opportunities, and I thrive on fostering a sense of community and belonging among the children. My passion for this role is further enriched by my training in mental health first aid, which equips me to support both the emotional well-being of the children, families and my fellow staff members. Being able to make a positive impact on their lives while promoting mental wellness is what makes my job so fulfilling.
Wellbeing team
Mrs K. McGrail
Miss A. Gray
Mrs R. Browning
Between us all, we offer you an ‘open door’, whether your concerns are about your child’s life at school or at home, attendance, family relationships, health, housing, finance and benefit eligibility or anything else that is concerning you.
Some of the areas we can offer support includes:
Bereavement
Low-self esteem
Food Bank
Loss and Separation
Domestic Abuse
Online Safety
Healthy Relationships
Check ins
Friendships in school
Anxiety and Emotional Wellbeing
Transition between classes
Transition between schools
Attendance
Young Carers
Parents in prison
We are there to listen and give professional guidance. Please contact us directly or through the school office, so that if you need us, we can be there for you.