Parent Support Advisor
Hello everyone, welcome to the Parent Support Advisor page! My name is Hamida Begum and I am your new Parent Support Advisor at Reddal Hill Primary School. 
My role in school is to help support parents by offering advice and guidance on any issues you may have, such as concerns around behaviour, attendance, finances etc. I can also signpost you to specialist services or agencies that you may need in order to feel more supported. I do not have all the answers but, hopefully, by working together in partnership with yourselves, we can achieve better outcomes for our amazing children and families.
Many of you will know me as I have worked at Reddal Hill as a Learning Support Practitioner for many years. I live locally and I am proud to say that my own children attended Reddal Hill. I understand how difficult parenting can be especially when families are experiencing difficult and challenging situations daily. Part of my role is to provide a listening ear and a bit of comfort in order for parents/carers to continue to do a fantastic job parenting. If you need a chat about anything come and find me. I am on the nursery gate every Monday morning and on the main gate on Thursday mornings and afternoons. If I am not on the playground, come and ask for me in the office, or you can send me an email or a dojo. You can also phone the school on 01384 569053 and ask to be put through to myself. All conversations are treated with care, respect and confidentiality. Information is only shared when necessary in line with safeguarding and data protection guidance to ensure children are safe and supported.
I work closely with the PTA (Parent Teacher Association) to organise events for our children. If you would like to join the PTA then come and find me and I will point you in the right direction! All parents/carers are welcome to join.
You will also see me posting lots and lots of things on Classdojo. Please take a few moments to look at posts as they range from half-term activities to events within school to workshops/training opportunities for parents/carers.
Within school, I have some nearly new uniforms, including various items such as jumpers/cardigans/polo tops, if anyone would like support with uniform, then please come and see me.
Reddal Hill Primary School are voucher holders for Black Country Food Bank, please come and see me if you need a voucher. https://www.blackcountryfoodbank.org.uk
Vouchers are issued discreetly, please come and find me if you need support in this area.
Our local food banks are Holy Trinity Church, Community Link Cradley Heath and Brickhouse Community Foodbank.
Holy Trinity Church Foodbank is open on Monday 10-12pm.
Community Link Foodbank is open Thursday afternoons 1-3pm.
Brickhouse Community Foodbank is open twice a week on Tuesday 10 - 12pm and Friday 10-12pm.
Please see information relating to the School Health Nurse Chat Service.
Information about changes to Universal Credit.
Sandwell Healthy Minds
Sandwell Healthy Minds is a therapy service that provides support for people experiencing mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and stress. The service is open to anyone over the age of 16 with a Sandwell GP. There is also specialist maternal mental health support for anyone who is currently pregnant or has recently had a baby. Please see links below for more information.
Child Online Safety Extremism Awareness Guidance Booklet
Devised by Sandwell’s Prevent Team, a new guide for parents /carers has been launched to help keep children safe online and to stop them being targeted by extremist material. The guide covers apps and games, social media platforms, message boards, fake news and clickbait.