PFSA
Current information for Parents...
What is a PFSA?
Katie Pavey is our PFSA and she is usually at Kingfisher on a Wednesday and Thursday morning.
Parent & Family Support Advisors are appointed to provide direct support to young people and their families. THE PFSA can help in a variety of ways including school attendance, participation, behaviour and parenting. Additionally, a PFSA can support parents accessing other agencies.
Aims of a PFSA:
To promote communication between home and school.
To increase attendance and outcomes.
To provide information, support and advice to parents in relation to outside agencies and groups.
To promote the participation and partnership working of home and school
The PFSA service:
A confidential, information and flexible approach to meet your family’s needs
A one-to-one service which can be arranged in a family’s own home, by appointment.
Help and support to identify and access services available to families.
If you would like support, speak to your child's class teacher to arrange a referral.
Helpful websites:
Kooth – an app which young people can access to get support and advice.
Young Minds - Website which gives advice to both young people and their parents about a range of mental health issues.
Somerset Parent Carer Forum - An organisation which supports families with children with additional needs and SEND.
https://somersetparentcarerforum.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Copy-of-WISE-Calander-202526.pdf
Young Somerset – An organisation which can support children and families with lower level mental health problems than those who would be eligible for CAMHS. They offer advice and support for families and also wellbeing practitioners who can work directly with young people to give them support.
https://www.youngsomerset.org.uk/
Mental Health Support:
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Mindline - 24/7 Emotional Support & Mental Health Helpline |
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Samaritans – for everyone, (24/7) |
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Childline – for children and young people under 19 (24/7) |
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Papyrus – for people under 35 |
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