Parent Partnership & Safeguarding LEAD
Karen Foot and Lucy Curtis play an important role at Danecourt offering support and guidance to the families of the children attending Danecourt.
Karen and Lucy are able to offer support working directly with parents/carers in a non judgemental way, empowering them and their families to get the most out of school and home, signposting where appropriate and necessary.
Parent Partnership (ID 1147)
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Karen FootParent Partnership Lead
Karen Foot
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Lucy CurtisParent Partnership & Safeguarding Lead
Lucy Curtis
They are also able to offer advice, working in partnership with parents / carers advising on topics such as practical childcare, the importance of good attendance, parenting skills and in implementing the requirements of any agreed care or formal plans.
Karen and Lucy are also trained as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads and work as part of the safeguarding team in ensuring the prevention of neglect, abuse and exploitation of pupils.
Should you wish to contact Karen or Lucy you are able to do so via email -
l.curtis@danecourt-maritime.org
Alternatively you can telephone them on 01634 232589
Useful Contact Information for Families
- 0-25 Disability Team - 01634 338500
- Medway Council Children's Services - 01634 334466
- Out of hours Children's Services - 03000 419191
- NSPCC - 0808 800 5000
Contact a family - for families with disabled children
UK charity providing support, information and advice to parents whatever the disability of their child. Through a helpline and family support service, they provide advice on any aspect of raising a disabled child, including help with finances, benefit entitlements, education, short breaks and debt issues.
Helpline: 0808 808 3555
Snapdragons
Cliff Road, Strood
Supportive environment for parents/carers of disabled children and young people with a variety of additional needs to have a voice within Medway.
www.medwaypcf.org.uk medwaypcf@googlemail.com
Telephone - 01634 333145 / 07813 123984
Medway Puzzles
A new group supporting families with children with ASD.
medwaypuzzles@outlook.com
Telephone - 07375 042398
Kent Autistic Trust
Family support service offering advice and information – monthly meetings
For information: Jo Blamires (Family Support)
Telephone - 01634 405168
www.kentautistic.org Email: office@kentautistic.com
Family Action
Includes Medway Sendias, a SEN and Disabilities Information service providing a range of free and impartial help to parents/carers, children and young people.
medwaysendias@family-action.org.uk
Telephone - 01634 566303
Club AUsome
A safe, welcoming and non-judgemental environment for families affected by or dealing with Autism.
Email - kellie@clubausome.co.uk
Telephone - 07875 601380
Magic
MAGIC is an independent Medway-based charitable organisation providing a range of activities and events to support families living with autism, Asperger’s and other learning difficulties. They offer youth clubs, coffee mornings, activity days and a supportive ear should you need it.
Medway Autism Group Information Centre
Bradbury House, View Road, Cliffe Woods, Strood, ME3 8UQ
Telephone - 01634 570706 / 07739 430436