Pastoral Support at Lingham

Lingham Primary School Pastoral Lead Support for Families

Our school staff are committed to supporting the wellbeing, safety, and success of every child and their family. Our Pastoral Lead, Mrs Smith, plays a key role working with other staff in school, in offering guidance, early intervention, and coordinated support through a range of services. This support is provided within the principles of systemic practice, supporting families in a curious, respectful, empathetic and creative way to understand the relationships, influences and context behind every family member’s daily lived experience. You can expect support to be based around trust and respect and identifying the problem as the problem and finding a solution together.

🧭 Signposting

We understand that knowing where to turn can be challenging. Our Pastoral Lead can signpost families to a wide range of services including:

  • Mental health and wellbeing services

  • Parenting support and courses

  • Financial, housing, and employment advice

  • Youth clubs and community groups

  • SEND support and local authority services

Our goal is to empower families with clear pathways to reliable help.

🌱 Early Help

Early Help is about providing support as soon as challenges begin to emerge, before small issues become bigger concerns. Our Pastoral Lead can:

  • Offer a listening ear and practical advice.

  • Work with pupils and families to identify needs.

  • Create support plans to improve wellbeing, attendance, and behaviour.

  • Connect families with relevant services before problems escalate.

Early Help aims to strengthen family relationships, promote resilience, and ensure children feel safe and supported.

🤝 Multi-Agency Support

Some situations require a team around the family. Our Pastoral Lead works closely with external partners such as:

  • Health professionals

  • Social care

  • Educational psychologists

  • Behaviour support teams

  • Community organisations

  • Family support services

We help coordinate communication so families receive consistent, joined-up support tailored to their needs.

🛡️ Safeguarding

The safety of our pupils is always our top priority. Our Pastoral Lead is trained in safeguarding and works to ensure that:

  • Concerns are identified and acted upon quickly.

  • Children feel protected, valued, and heard.

  • Families are supported throughout any safeguarding processes.

  • The school remains a safe and nurturing environment.

We follow all statutory guidance and work in partnership with families and agencies to keep children safe.

📞 Get in Touch

If you would like advice, support, or more information about the pastoral services available, please contact our Pastoral Lead through the school office. We are here to help, listen, and work alongside you to ensure the best outcomes for your child.

Phone: 0151-677-5381

Email: schooloffice@lingham.wirral.sch.uk

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Some examples of areas where support/signposting can be offered:

  • Diet

  • Hygiene

  • Sleep

  • Mental health and well-being

  • Anxiety

  • Challenging behaviours

  • Emotional Barriers to School Avoidance

  • School Attendance

  • Family Support

  • Routines, boundaries and guidance

  • Substance misuse

  • Financial needs

  • Parenting needs

  • Domestic Abuse

  • Parental Conflict

  • Community issues

  • Bereavement and loss

  • Parent/Carer in prison