Support for Families
Teulu Cymru: support for families in Wales
Being a parent is the most rewarding job in the world but it can sometimes be the hardest. We’re here to help and hopefully make things that little bit easier.
If you’re looking for information on childcare or financial support, Teulu Cymru can help. There’s advice from experts, as well as tips and other information to help you along the way.
Teulu Cymru provides information about:
childcare and local family support
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Childcare and local family services
Information about services providing support to parents and carers in your area
Help with childcare costs for eligible parents of 3 to 4 year olds in Wales
Early years support in targeted areas
Parenting tips and advice
Support to look after the wellbeing of everyone in the family
Get help with free school meals and other essentials
Helping working parents paying for childcare
Get help with the cost of living
Welcome, my name is Mrs Karen Gunning and I am the Family Engagement Officer at Severn Primary School.
The key role of a Family Engagement Officer is to work with families to help overcome any barriers to childrens' learning. I work closely with parents on issues that may be impacting on themselves and/or their child's well-being by providing advice and support when it can be hard to know where to turn. I can offer support and advice on a wide range of issues and can signpost parents towards outside agencies.
Part of my role is to work closely with all staff, outside agencies and organisations to improve opportunities for children and their families at our school. An integral part of my role is linking families with other agencies, both statutory and non-statutory such as School Nurses, Parenting workshops/programmes, Young Carers, Counselling Services, Finance Advice Services, Parent Support Groups, to name a few!
Sometimes the stresses of everyday life can be overwhelming for all of us and you may feel you just need to talk these through with someone. You may need help with social and emotional wellbeing, including friendship issues, grief and loss, parental separation, parenting, absence and lateness, behaviour and other issues outside of these.
Should you have a personal concern or a school related issue, then please feel free to come and talk to me.
You can contact me:
In person through the school office or by the school telephone. Tel: 02920 387507 or by email: karen.gunning@cardiff.gov.uk
Below are some useful websites and contact numbers that may be of interest to you:
Cardiff Parenting Services - Tel: 03000 133 133 or www.cardifffamilies.co.uk
www.citizensadvice.org.uk - general advice on most subjects
www.shelter.org.uk - housing and debt advice
www.cardiff-fis.info - The Index - advice and support for parents of children with ALN
Cardiff Family Gateway - Tel: 03000 133 133
Cardiff Council Housing Options Service - Tel: 02920 570750
