CHEXS Family Support – A Term of Learning, Listening & Looking Ahead
It’s been a fulfilling and reflective term for our CHEXS Family Support Team. We’ve continued walking alongside families with support, advice, and a friendly face.
From Real Talk sessions in Tesco’s Community Room to Top Tips workshops on healthy lunchboxes, we’ve offered small ideas that can make a big difference. While attendance at our Healthy Eating sessions was lower than expected, we’ve listened. We’re using your feedback to shape future workshops more around what families really want.
Summer Craft sessions
The Summer Craft sessions we held in schools also didn’t go as planned. Turnout was lower than in previous years. Based on parent feedback, we’ll return to our popular Easter Crafts in 2026.
Despite those challenges, we’ve stayed strong in the community. Our regular school gate chats, coffee mornings, and home visits have helped families feel supported and heard. These face-to-face moments build trust and real connections.
Family Support team has also been busy attending local summer fetes, where we’ve enjoyed chatting with parents and children. If you see us out and about, please stop and say hello, we love meeting families where they are.
Looking ahead to September
There are some exciting changes!
We’re launching ‘Parenting Unplugged, Helping you find calm in the chaos (because there’s no manual!)’ a exciting brand-new, 4-week series of support sessions designed around what families really want and need.
Our first group will focus on SEND and Your Family, offering safe, supportive space to share experiences, ask questions, and connect with others.
📍 Where: Hertfordshire Women’s Centre, Longcroft Drive, EN8 7PA
🕐 When: 1pm – 2:30pm (Start dates to be announced soon)
Keep an eye on our social media for updates, we’d love to see you there!
Wrapping Up The School Year
The CHEXS Family Support Team is always here to offer guidance, encouragement, and a friendly face. Whether it’s at the school gates, in your community, or through one-to-one support, we’re here when you need us.
As the school year comes to a close, many families are preparing for the move to new classrooms or new schools. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, know that we’re here with advice, reassurance, and a listening ear.
Let’s keep building stronger families, together. 💙
Looking Ahead
As we move into the next term and new school year in September, the CHEXS Family Support Team will continue to:
✅We will be sad to see two of our Family Support team members retiring from working life at the end of this school year, but we will be excited for our two new members of staff starting in September!
✅ Offering new exciting expert-led workshops and guidance – Parenting unplugged Starting in September
✅ Provide emotional and practical support in schools and the community
✅ Run engaging Real Talk sessions with valuable guest speakers – Starting back in September
✅ Support families through one-to-one sessions tailored to their individual needs
We remain committed to walking alongside families with compassion, practical tools, and a whole-community approach to support.
💙 Thank you to every parent, school, and supporter who makes this work possible. Together, we’re building stronger families and brighter futures.
Meet the Team Supporting Families Every Step of the Way!
Our compassionate Family Support Team is at the heart of everything we do at CHEXS. With specialist knowledge in family wellbeing, safeguarding, and community engagement, they provide personalised support, expert guidance, and a friendly face to families when they need it most. Whether it’s one-to-one sessions, group workshops, or everyday advice at the school gates, this incredible team is here to empower families and build brighter futures together. Learn more about their experience, approach, and the difference they’re making every day:
Lee Routledge: Read More – Family Support Lead
Jenny Hammond: Read More – Deputy Family Support Lead
Andrea Bye: Read More – Family support worker
Andrea Baxter: Read More – Family support worker
