St Elizabeth SchoolFamily Support
At St. Elizabeth School, we strive to ensure that parents feel welcomed and fully
supported as valued members of our school community. It is important for us to
meet the needs of parents and provide a welcoming, safe environment where they
can comfortably discuss their concerns, share ideas, and propose initiatives.
Each term we host a variety of coffee mornings, open to all parents. Every session
focuses on a specific theme tailored to the needs of our families, such as Family
Wellbeing, Behaviour at Home, and Communication.
We collaborate with the Tower Hamlets Parent and Family Service to share
valuable information and practical ideas. Recently, they led a session on
Establishing Good Sleep Routines, which was well-received by our parents.
Additionally, our SEND team plays a vital role in supporting the planning,
preparation, and delivery of these sessions. They offer workshops designed by our
school counsellor, providing targeted guidance to assist parents further.
TH Let’s Talk SEND AutumnWinter 2024 Newsletter
TH Families Matter Magazine Autumn-Winter 2024
Parent Teacher Fundraising Association
We are establishing our Parent Teacher Fundraising Association which aims to raise money for school resources and new initiatives.
We have a weekly pop up kitchen that takes place every Friday from 3:45pm-5:00pm. Parents/Carers are invited to come along and collect a bag. Alternatively we can organise for a bag to be made for families that can be collected at the end of the day.
If you would like to find out more about our parent courses and volunteer opportunities please contact the school office school@st-elizabeth.uk and someone will get back to you.
Wellbeing
We are committed to supporting the emotional health and wellbeing of our pupils, families and staff. We take the view that positive mental health is everybody’s business and that we all have a role to play.
Pupil wellbeing is monitored regularly by Class Teachers and support will be provided where needed.
Our offer includes:
Education Wellbeing Practitioners (Trailblazers Mentally Healthy Schools Project): 1:1 support for parents (self-referral service); anxiety workshops; supporting pupils to manage their emotions.
Learning mentors – Anna Hair and John Peppard are our qualified Learning Mentors based in school to support children’s emotional wellbeing. Their support includes 1-1 sessions, in class supervision and leading nurture groups. They are also available at the KS2 gate most mornings and afternoons to give parent/carers advice and support.
Space to Talk – This is a lunchtime drop in scheme for children who want to talk with a learning mentor about any concerns they may have. Children can self-refer and come on their own or with a friend.
Counsellor – Anna Hair is a qualified counsellor based in the school and is available to support children and their families. She also has experience in bereavement counselling.
Yoga – Our trained Yoga teacher, Francesca, works with pupils to develop their breathing techniques.