CHEXS Family Support – Starting The New School Year
As we kick off a new school year, we’ve been busy connecting with families, offering support and a listening ear through one-to-one sessions, coffee mornings. And furthermore, our team have been out early-mornings for school gate greetings.
In the background, there has been busy preparations for upcoming events in our calendar. We hope you see YOU there.
The Family Support team are pleased to welcome Laurence, our new Family Support team member. He has been getting to know the schools and families that he will be supporting in his new role. In fact he has already facilitated three coffee mornings at Four Swannes Primary School and joined a Macmillan Coffee Morning at Millbrook School. Laurence has enjoyed connecting with families.
Please say hello if you see him out and about!
Black History Preparations
We have been preparing for our Black History Month event in collaboration with Broxbourne Mayor Patsy Spears, the local police, and our wider community partners.
Also, currently in planning, there are some exciting craft activities for the day and other activities. We can’t wait to share them with you! Keep an eye on out social media for event details, they will be shared soon!
Winter Crafts Now Live To Book
This autumn Winter Craft Sessions are live! ❄️ Activities are happening in our partnered schools, check Eventbrite to reserve your child’s spot.
October Half Term crafts at Cheshunt Library and Holdbrook Primary School are open to local families. Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid missing out. We can’t wait to see you in November!
Real Talk is Back!
Andrea from our team is excited to share that Real Talk is back! Parents and carers from across our community have been joining us, with both regular attendees and new faces enjoying the chance to reconnect and share experiences.
If you haven’t attended before, come and say hi to our Family Support Team member, Andrea. She’s at the Tesco Community Room every other Wednesday during term time. To find us the room is located at the back of Brookfield Tesco, in-store. No booking is required, just pop in for a chat and a cuppa.
Details will soon be live about our upcoming guest speakers, we’ve got some particularly exciting sessions planned!
Exciting News, Parenting Unplugged is Nearly Here!
Our team is thrilled to announce the launch of Parenting Unplugged sessions, starting 11th November at Cheshunt Library. Please ensure you pre-book the sessions, to secure your place via Eventbrite.
The first series of our parenting unplugged sessions will focus on SEND-related topics that will run over four weeks, with each session booked individually so please ensure you book on all sessions if you want to attend each session.
Preparations are well underway, and we look forward to supporting parents in a relaxed and engaging environment.
Supporting Families Where It Works Best
As always, we continue to work flexibly and responsively to meet the needs of our parents and families. Whether it’s at home, in a coffee shop, the library, or even on the school bus, we meet parents and carers where it works best for them.
The team have been supporting families with a range of needs, including supporting filling in forms for DLA, talking therapy, and secondary school transitions, to name just a few.
Together we understand that the first half term can be a challenging time especially for children and families transitioning from Primary School to Secondary Schools . That’s why we actively liaise with schools and families to ease the process and help support open conversations, we find solutions together.
Looking Ahead
Moving towards the winter term, the CHEXS Family Support Team will be looking forward to connecting to families in our community:
✅Black History Event
✅ Offering new exciting expert-led workshops and guidance – Parenting unplugged Starting in November
✅ Provide emotional and practical support in schools and the community
✅ Run engaging Real Talk sessions with valuable guest speakers!
✅ Coffee Morning at our partnered schools.
✅ 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!
At the heart of everything we do at CHEXS is our compassionate Family Support Team. 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 dedicated to empowering families and building brighter futures together.
Learn more about their experience, approach, and the difference they’re making every day.
Jenny Hammond: Read More – Deputy Family Support Lead
Andrea Bye: Read More – Family support worker
Andrea Baxter: Read More – Family support worker
