St Anne's Catholic School
Whanau Support Worker
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Information for Parents/Caregivers about the Social Work Service at St Anne’s School.
Social Workers in schools have three main roles:
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One-to-one work with children and their whanau.
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Provide group programmes which help children and families to succeed.
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Help children and families to access community support and networks.
Here are some of the things we can work on with you and your child:
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Social skills, self-esteem and confidence.
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Making friends and positive relationships.
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Family/ whanau relationships.
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Behavioural concerns.
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Advocate on your behalf to agencies Taikura Trust, Oranga Tamariki, Housing New Zealand etc) helping to support your child/whanau.
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Access to parenting programmes, counselling services and financial mentoring.
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Access to parent support and community services.
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Access food parcels.
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Referrals to other services.
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School engagement.
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Transitions to new schools.
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Helping to fill out important documents regarding your child.
Who can refer?
- Self referrals – Kids might ask for some support. Then Eloise would contact family.
- Parents can make a referral to work with Eloise.
- Teachers can talk to the SENCO/DP and make a referral.
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