Family Support Team
This half term has provided many opportunities to connect, support, and grow together through our family support services, school engagement work, and community outreach across Hertfordshire.
Throughout the term, our Family Support Team has worked closely with local families, schools, and community partners to deliver early help support, parenting programmes, and community activities. As a result, families have been able to access positive experiences that strengthen wellbeing and community connections.
In addition, we have continued hosting our popular coffee mornings and school gate mornings across local schools. These welcoming sessions encourage parent engagement, provide access to early help advice, and help families build supportive relationships within their community.
By bringing families together through shared experiences and ongoing support, we are helping to strengthen communities and improve positive outcomes for children, young people, and families across Waltham Cross and Cheshunt.
Parenting Unplugged Sessions
Nature Walks and Real Talk
As part of National Walking Month this May, our Family Support Team has been delivering community wellbeing activities across Hertfordshire, including nature walks with parents and carers.
These walks help improve mental health and emotional wellbeing. In addition, they encourage positive family engagement and stronger community connections through outdoor activities and informal early help support.
Meanwhile, our Real Talk sessions continue to provide a welcoming space for parents and carers to share experiences and access family support services. By offering relaxed conversations over a cuppa, the sessions help reduce isolation and strengthen local support networks for families.
New Member of staff
We are delighted to welcome Jada to our Family Support Team as our newest Family Support Worker. Jada has made a fantastic start in her new role and is already settling in well within our community based family support services across Hertfordshire.
As part of our early help and family support provision, Jada is beginning to build positive relationships with families, schools, and partner organisations, helping strengthen local family engagement and support networks. Her caring approach and enthusiasm have already made a positive impact within the team and the wider community.
It has been wonderful to see Jada quickly integrate into the service and contribute towards positive outcomes for children, young people, and families. We are excited to support her continued development as part of our growing family support service.
Looking Ahead
Moving towards the winter term, the CHEXS Family Support Team will be looking forward to connecting to families in our community:
✅ More Parenting Un-Plugged sessions, offering new exciting expert-led workshops and guidance
✅ 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
