Family Support Advisor

My name is Mrs Sophia Ahmed and I am the Family Support Advisor. I offer support to parents and carers to help achieve positive outcomes for all. This might include providing information or advice, organising training, giving practical help or just offering a listening ear.

My role is:

• To build parents and carers confidence to deal with difficult parenting issues and behaviours
• To strengthen relationships and communication between home, school and other professionals
• To encourage involvement in school activities
• To help parents and carers support their children with their learning
• To offer one to one and group support to pupils at Uplands Primary School
• To help build children’s self-esteem through nurture groups

You may wish to contact me for issues such as:

• I’m really worried about my child’s self esteem
• We have had a bereavement in the family
• I just need someone to talk to
• I’ve lost all my confidence since I gave up work to have children
• I’m just not coping since my partner left
• I have some questions about being a parent/carer.
• My  financial situation has changed and I’m worried about money

As parents and carers, there are times when you need a little extra support and guidance; someone to talk to and help point you in the right direction. Someone who’s non-judgemental, someone who will listen and offer practical advice and support.

I will do whatever I can to help you or will be able to help locate someone that can. If you would like advice or support on any issue, you can contact me to arrange a meeting or informal chat.

I work at Uplands Primary School and Nursery mainly on Thursdays and Fridays.  You can ring me on my mobile, or via the school office (01252 873069).

• Bracknell Forest Council
• Family Lives
• Contact A Family For families with disabled children
• Daisy’s Dream Support for families affected by long term illness or bereavement
• Citizens’ Advice
• Gingerbread This site provides put advice for single parents and carers.