My name is Miss Sage and I am the Family Liaison Officer at Brenzett CE Primary School. My role at this school is to support pupils and families with any concerns or worries. I am always here to listen if you need an informal chat or to talk things through over a coffee or a cup of tea. I am aware of services/provision or resources that available in the area and am able to give you information or make any referrals needed. I am here to support pupils emotionally, if it is identified they need this support. I also run the Little Explorers Toddler group on Tuesday mornings 9-10am (add link) and a Coffee and Conversation Group on Wednesdays afternoons 2.10pm-3.10pm (add link).

Please contact me by calling the school number (01797 344335) and pressing option 2, there is a voicemail facility if I am unavailable or emailing me at: flo@brenzett.kent.sch.uk. I also stand by the school gate at school drop off and pick up so please come and find me if you need to speak to me about anything at all.

Below is a link for a district directory of services in the Ashford, Dover and Folkestone & Hythe area. Some support services may need a referral via the School, so please come in and see Miss Sage, so it can be discussed further. There are lots of useful links regarding activities, charities, mental health support, Kent County Council Services and many others.

South Kent Area Directory of Support Services This is designed to be viewed alongside the County and National Support Services Directory

Domestic Abuse One Stop Shops is an umbrella of different services under one roof. They offer free advice, information and support from a range of agencies all under one roof in order to help victims of domestic abuse. There is a solicitor present where they can tap into free legal advice, Police presence, Welfare Support around benefits, IDVA's (Independent Domestic Violence Advisor) & housing support. Domestic abuse can affect anyone, so if you are a man or a woman and would like to discuss your issues, you are welcome to attend – drop in, no appointment is required.

Ashford One Stop Shop – drop in. Every Tuesday Willows Childrens Centre, Brookfield Road, Ashford TN23 4EY from Tuesday 7^th December and then every Tuesday 09.30 – 12.00pm.

Folkestone One Stop Shop – drop in. Every Thursday 12.30pm – 2.30pm. At Folkestone Library, Grace Hill, CT20 1HD.