 Social Workers in Schools
“Enhancing the lives of children”
This is a FREE service that will support your child and family to learn, grow and thrive. Whether you need help with school, at home or with things like health services, Social Workers in Schools are trained professionals who work in partnership with you and your school. We want to enhance the well being of your child and family.
We focus on working with you to address any issues at an early stage, and build on your family’s strengths. The earlier we can work with you, the better the outcomes for your child and family. So whatever you need help with please come and talk to us.
Social Workers in Schools have three main roles:
- One to one work with children and their families/whanau
- Provide group programmes which help children and families to succeed
- Help families to access community support and networks.
Some of the things we can work with you and your child include:
- Social skills, self-esteem and confidence for children
- Children’s peer relationships
- Family relationships
- Behavioural concerns
- Parenting
- Family violence
- Advocacy
- Referrals to other services
Social Workers in Schools service is available to students and families enrolled in the following schools:
In Westport: Granity School; Waimangaroa School; Westport North School; Westport South School. Please contact either your school or:
Sue Thompson
Dip. Social Work
MANZASW
Registered Social Worker
Phone: 03 7888 065 or 027 216 3880.
Email: sue@homebuilderswpt.co.nz
In Greymouth: Blaketown School; Cobden School; Paparoa Range Schools; Runanga School. Please contact either your school or:
Keri Ansley
BA Education & Psychology
Phone 03 768 6665 or 027 245 3099
E-mail: keri@homebuildersgrey.co.nz
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