Who Am I?

My name is Miss Vokes and I am the Family Link Worker for Gillingstool Primary School.

I work directly with parents/carers to ensure the best possible outcomes for children by providing  information and advice.

Family Link Workers offer friendly, non-judgmental support.

Being a parent is one of the most rewarding jobs but is also, at times, one of the most difficult.  We can all do with a little bit of help now and then.

What do I do?

My role is to support you so that you can help your child achieve at school.  I can:

• Help you to have a better understanding of how to support your child’s learning.
• Support you where attendance or behaviour difficulties are a concern.
• Support you and your child during potentially challenging times such as when your child moves schools.
• Support and encourage parents to get together to share ideas and experiences.
• Signposting to information on services that are available to support your family during difficult times such as separation and bereavement.
• Be someone to talk to about a matter affecting your family so I can show you where you can ask for more help.
• Run messy play sessions, coffee mornings, community learning sessions and much more!

Why get in touch?

There are lots of reasons you might want to get in touch, including:

• I am available in the day when teachers are in the classroom
• I have knowledge of the services available to support you and your family
• If a group of parents have similar needs I can organise group support

How to contact me

In person: if you see me in the playground or in school please stop me to chat.

Teacher: tell your child’s teacher if you would like me to call you.

School office: leave a message or email us with your contact details and I will be in touch.