Carlton Colville Primary School

Early Help is available to support children, parents and whole families when problems first occur.
The main focus is to improve outcomes for our pupils. We can help with difficult situations, prevent difficulties escalating and impacting on the whole families’ wellbeing.
Concerns may include, although not be limited to the following:-

• Bereavement.
• Domestic abuse.
• Mental Health.
• Financial difficulties.
• Impact of alcohol and drug misuse.
• Concerns about your child’s emotional or physical wellbeing.
• Housing problems.
• Disability/SEN

How can we help?
Every family is unique. All families face challenging problems over time. We want our families to know there is help available within school when needed.

Our Pastoral Team and SENCo are on site providing help and support. Where necessary, we can signpost or refer to outside agencies such as:-

• Health.
• Children and Young people’s services.
• Suffolk Young Carers.
• Waveney District Council.
• Voluntary Organisations.
• Mental Health Services.
• Waveney Domestic Violence and Abuse Services

Following our Early Help Assessment, if necessary we can access outside agency support by completing a Common Assessment Framework (or CAF). This enables us to identify and build upon the strengths of your family. We support you to find solutions to current difficulties and help you to manage similar challenges in future.  
Please note this is a voluntary process and NOT a referral to Social Services. The process is designed to provide positive and convenient support to families in need or facing unforeseen challenges.