At Appleton Thorn Primary School, we are committed to supporting children, young people and their families at the earliest possible stage. We recognise that, at times, families may benefit from additional advice, guidance or practical support, and our staff are here to help.
We can support families to access universal services and community-based early help, through to Family Help which includes targeted Early Help and statutory services.
Early Help is about identifying concerns early and working together to prevent difficulties from escalating.
- Support may be available in areas such as: Attendance and school engagement
- Emotional health and wellbeing
- Behaviour and family relationships
- Sleep routines and hygiene
- Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
- Housing, finances and cost-of-living challenges
- Accessing appropriate local services and support networks
- Parenting advice and family support
Our staff can work alongside families to identify appropriate support and, where appropriate, make referrals to external agencies and community services. If you feel that you or your family would benefit from additional support, please contact Ms Laura Tsang at office@appletonthorn.tcat.uk.com / 01925 266764.
For more information, visit our Safeguarding and Early Help pages.
You can also find further Early Help information here: Early help | warrington.gov.uk
Our Community Offer
Appleton Thorn Primary Academy provides a varied programme of family and community events throughout the year.
Activities include:
- Access to an Early Help practitioner
- Bawming the Thorn and Bawm Fest, supported by families and local businesses, supported by families and local businesses
- Community music activities
- Open-air theatre performances
- Easter bingo
- Family fun run
- Scream Tea Halloween community event
- Children’s Christmas Market
- PTA-run online pre-loved uniform shop
- Wraparound care linked with the local pre-school and village hall
- Community fundraising events
We are always looking for new ways to support our local community. If you have any ideas, suggestions or useful contacts that could help us enhance our offer, we would love to hear from you. Equally, if you would like to get involved, access any of the support available, or find out more about the opportunities listed above, please contact Natalie Roscoe at office@appletonthorn.tcat.uk.com / 01925 266764.
TCAT Helps
Support is available for families across all TCAT academies. Through TCAT Helps, families can access information, advice and practical support relating to:
- Cost of living support
- Food provision
- School uniforms
- Health and wellbeing
- Travel
- Digital access
- Community services
- Affordable family activities
Find out more: TCAT Helps
