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Hello Everyone!
Hello Everyone!
Welcome to our Family Support page! I’m Mrs. Chapman, your Family Liaison Officer (FLO), and I am delighted to have this dedicated space to connect with you all.
We know that life doesn't always stop at the school gates. Sometimes, we all need a little extra navigation through the ups and downs of family life—whether that’s managing tricky behaviours, navigating financial hurdles, or simply looking for ways to boost your well-being.
I’ll be using this page to share:
Community Connections: Direct links and flyers for fantastic outside agencies, local charities, and support groups.
Early Help: Information on how we can work together to get your family the right support at the right time.
Local Events: Workshops and coffee mornings happening both in the academy and across our community.
A Quick Reminder: My door is always open. If you’re ever feeling overwhelmed or just need a confidential chat, please don't hesitate to reach out to me via the school office email or catch me on the playground.
I hope you find these resources helpful. We’re not just a school; we’re a community, and we’re here to support one another every step of the way.
Mrs. Chapman
Family Liaison Officer
Young Carers - KFC
Young Carers - KFC
Kind- Friendly - Carers
Kind- Friendly - Carers
A Young Carer is a child under 18 who regularly looks after someone in their family or a friend, who is ill, disabled, or has a mental health problem or an addiction.
Children may engage in:
Shopping, cooking, cleaning
Managing medicines or money
Providing personal care
Helping get people out of the house
Keeping an eye on someone
Providing emotional support
Leigh Academy Paddock Wood can support young carers.
If you, or a family member, needs support please contact Charlotte Gunning (charlotte.gunning@paddockwood.latrust.org.uk) or Sam Chapman (samantha.chapman@paddockwood.latrust.org.uk). All contact will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Young Carers Action Day 2026
Young Carers Action Day 2026
Young Carers Action Day 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th March.
The theme for Young Carers Action Day 2026 is 'Fair Futures for Young Carers', a call to ensure every young carer has the same chances to learn, grow and thrive as their peers.
Lead by Carers Trust, together we will highlight the support young carers need to reach their potential, from recognition in school and access to training and employment, to meaningful breaks, wellbeing support and opportunities that help them build brighter futures.
We highlighted this event by asking our KFC club ‘what they would like to be/do when they get older?’. We had an amazing range of responses including vets, footballers, actors and fashion designers. Their designs were sent to Imago who used them for their social media campaign. #fairfutureforyoungcarers
NSPCC - Online Safety
NSPCC - Online Safety
On the above link you will find lots of useful resources and quizzes for families to keep children safe online.
BBC BiteSize
BBC BiteSize
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/groups/cw9v6l8d0q6t
Did you know that BBC Bitesize has a whole host of information from activity ideas for your children, life online, school learning, wellbeing, to starting secondary school and everything in between!
Well worth a visit to their site.
NHS - Kent School Health Team
NHS - Kent School Health Team
Did you know you can make a referral to the NHS School Health Team yourself. They can support with a whole range of issues. Here is some information.
https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/service/school-health/
We support children and young people aged four to nineteen. We can help with a range of issues young people might face including:
day and night-time wetting and soiling
puberty and growing up.
You can find lots of helpful information to support your child's development, and keep them healthy and safe in our Kent Child and Kent Teen sections.
You can contact the Kent School Health Service at any time - we really want to hear from you if you feel you need more support for you and your child and can offer one-to-one support if needed for healthy weight, emotional health, toileting, parenting and behaviour.
Parents/carers can complete an online referral form. You will receive a confirmation email that your referral has been submitted. If you don't get an email within a few minutes, check your junk folder in case it has gone there or call 0300 123 5205 and select option two to speak to a member of the team.
LOCAL FAMILY HUB INFORMATION
LOCAL FAMILY HUB INFORMATION
https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/kent-family-hub/activities-courses-and-groups-near-you
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