Our Learning Mentor

Our Learning Mentor is Mrs Pye and she is based in The Thrive Hive at the front of school.

Mrs Pye has worked at KWPS for over 6 years and is the Senior Mental Health Lead for the school. She has experience of working in Sure Start Children’s Centres and within the Children & Family Well-being Service.

Part of Mrs Pye’s role as Learning Mentor is to support our families. She works alongside other agencies in helping to support our children and their families through links with Food Banks, local charities, Lancashire County Council, Fylde Coast Women’s Aid, New Start Counselling, The Den and the Children and Family Well-being Service to name but a few.

Mrs Pye may not always have the answers but she will support you to find a solution.

All support and advice is confidential. Sometimes parents just need someone to talk to and off load and Mrs Pye will always listen. We understand that parenting is tough and want to offer any support that we can.

How Mrs Pye supports our children & families

To support our children, Mrs Pye…

  • works with children who are new to our school to help them form friendships and feel part of our school family.

  • supports children with key transitions including moving between schools or classes.

  • works with individuals and groups of children with self-esteem and confidence building work.

  • helps children understand and manage their emotions and behaviour.

  • helps children with friendship issues including helping them to resolve differences with their friends.

  • provides support and guidance to children who are experiencing difficulties due to social or emotional issues.

  • supports children with changes in their family such as bereavement, a new baby, the loss of a pet or family breakdown.

  • supports children with ongoing medical conditions

To support our families, Mrs Pye…

  • provides a listening ear for parents when they need it.

  • supports parents with any concerns that they may have regarding the well-being of their child. (This can range from bedtime routines, being unsettled coming in to school, to managing behaviour and emotions at home).

  • support to attend appointments

  • supports families where a child has attendance or punctuality issues.

  • provides information and signposting to other services in the local area.

  • provides advice and support in promoting positive behaviour at home.

  • supports families with benefit, debt or housing issues.

  • makes referrals to other agencies or people who can support families with particular issues eg The Key Family Support, Children and Family Wellbeing Service, Barnardos,

  • makes referrals to the Food Bank