Parents and families living in Peasedown St John can receive extra support and advice with their child’s primary education this year, thanks to a new staff appointment at the village’s local primary school.

Catherine Steadman took up the post as Peasedown Primary School’s new parent and family support adviser. She said: “It’s great to be working in this new role, Peasedown primary is a fantastic school and has so much to shout about.

“I’m looking forward to getting stuck in as part of this new support role. My job over the coming months will be to support our local families with any worries or struggles that may be affecting a family or their child at school.”

Catherine will particularly help families and children with attendance at school, accessing uniform, punctuality, signposting to early years help agencies, anxiety issues and giving advice with sleep routines.

School headteacher Ruth Noall said: “I’m delighted to have Catherine with us at Peasedown Primary School, and she has got stuck in already during her first week.

“She has already met parents at the recent reception class pop-up and play, joined parents at a Partnership for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in School meeting and a parent workshop on understanding children's anxiety.”

She has also been giving out free coats to numerous pupils which have been donated by a charity for distribution within our community.

Catherine’s appointment means the school will be able to help, guide and advise even more local families throughout the year ahead, ensuring that every child is fully prepared for lessons and their time at school each day.

For more information about Peasedown St John Primary School, visit their website at www.psjprimary.co.uk or follow them on Facebook @psjprimary for updates and announcements.