Early Help

Early help is support which we are able to offer to help improve outcomes for children. This can be for a range of reasons - support to access services, guidance on a range of topics such as sleeping, behaviour or encouraging good food choices. Early help can be through booking in for a drop in session or through arranging a series of sessions with Lighthouse. If you do feel you would like support, please see the office to book an appointment with them.

We have an ELSA in school- please contact your child's teacher who could make a referral through our SENDCo- Sarah Muir

Additonally, Early help could be through booking in for a drop in session or through arranging a series of sessions with Lighthouse. If you do feel you would like support, please see the office to book an appointment with them.

Through our work with SWA (Society without Abuse), we can also offer confidential sessions with a support worker if you or someone who know is suffering from Domestic Abuse.

If you would like to know more about services available in Swindon please follow this link: Early Help and Graduated Response

Pastoral Care 

At Covingham Park Primary, we aim to support all our children so that they are happy, confident individuals who develop into positive learners and members of both the school and the wider community. We recognise that all people can have times when they feel that they need additional support to help achieve this for a variety of reasons.  See also our well-being page for further information.

All staff at Covingham Park Primary, teaching and non-teaching, have made a commitment to the Behaviour Policy and the Safeguarding Policy.  These can be found in our Documents and Policies section. We have a clear emphasis on encouraging children to express any concerns that they have to someone whom they choose - teachers, non -teaching staff and the Headteacher.

We strongly believe in a multi-agency approach when working with identified students and are fortunate to have access to the following agencies:

• Lighthouse Support staff as part of the Blue Kite Trust trained to support children's emotional needs and development
• Parent Support Advisors through Lighthouse
• Education and welfare officers through Lighthouse and SBC
• Locality School Nurse
• Police  – Local PCSOs
• Our trained Young Carer staff member
• Our trained ELSA staff member
• Loss and Bereavement support and guidance from a range of professionals

If you wish to discuss anything in relation to Pastoral Support for your child, please contact Mr Wood, Headteacher.

Parents are also reminded that they need to `tell’ if there are any concerns expressed by their child. We particularly encourage parents to phone before or after school, between 8:00am and 4:00pm. In this way, issues can be resolved and we can work more effectively together. We would rather hear about concerns so that we can support and take appropriate actions. 

Outside of school hours

During any time school is closed you may feel worried, anxious or unsafe. Don’t forget there are also organisations you can contact for support.

Childline Free telephone number: 0800 1111 Or  E mail via the website Childline.org.uk  

Calling the number above will connect you to a one to one counsellor, who you can talk to about your worries.