HSSW - Home School Support Worker

Our HSSW works preventatively with families, children and the school to provide early intervention, signposting, support and guidance, particularly in times of change and stress.

  Support for pupils includes:

• promoting good attendance and punctuality
• promoting self-esteem and confidence
• promoting positive behaviour and positive attitudes to learning
• providing one-to-one support

​  Support for families includes:

• providing information and signposting to services in the local area
• liaising with external services such as housing
• assistance in completing paperwork and forms e.g. housing, school places and benefits
• liaising with utility companies and assisting parents with debt management
• attendance and support at school and other agency meetings
• advice and support in promoting positive behaviour and routines at home
• Our HSSW offers a drop-in session every Tuesday between 8.30-9.30am or can be contacted by email shill@rainhamvillage.havering.sch.uk 

Please visit 'Financial help and advice - The London Borough of Havering' website page for help and advice regarding the cost of living.

There is also information and support regarding:

• Warm spaces
• General finances
• Havering Helps - Emergency Assistance Scheme
• Benefits
• Energy support
• Council tax support
• Children and schools - Holiday Activity and Food Programme (HAF)
• Food
• Mental health support
• Getting into work
• Housing tenants