Hello my name is Juliann Nisbet, I am the 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 signpost you to any specialist services or agencies you may need to access and provide information about services in the local area. I can support you with any contact you may have with other professionals or agencies. I am aware that the effects of the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns have had a huge impact on our community and families, there may be a number of issues our parents need support with or it could just be that you need a listening ear and someone to talk about your worries with.

As a Mum myself I understand how difficult parenting can sometimes be and how at times we need that little bit of extra support so please do come and speak to me if you need any advice or support. I am in school every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. You will find me either on the gate or on the playground each day before and after school. You can also contact me through the school office or by phone on 01384 569 053.                                           

Sandwell have developed a new magazine called Being A Parent, this is packed full of information for parents of newborns right up to secondary age pupils. It contains useful information about free activities and courses you can take part in programs for parents and has a list of useful contacts. Please use the link below to have a look or see me in school for a paper copy.  

On Tuesday 28th January PC Jo Dakin from West Midlands Police is coming into school to deliver community safety sessions to our Year 6 pupils. The sessions will be delivered in small groups via a virtual reality headset and the children will experience a scenario where they can make decisions based in a safe environment. There will then be a discussion at the end of the session around choices the pupils have made. Please see link to letter from PC Dakin.  

Uniform Bank

I hold a small amount of used uniform in school. If anybody is in need of any uniform please see me and I will do my best to help. If anybody has any outgrown uniform that they no longer need please feel free to bring it into school for us to use. 

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

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. 

Multiply - Free numeracy program for parents 

Multiply is a new government-funded programme to help adults access free numeracy and financial literacy courses to build confidence and skills with numbers for everyday life and in the workplace. This covers topics such as budgeting, debt, benefits and savings, managing your money more effectively and maximising your income.

The training is absolutely free for anyone participating on the course and the course is also adaptable to the needs of those taking part. Anyone interested can register using the details on the poster or see me in school. 

Secondary Applications 

The closing date for secondary school applications has now passed. If you have not yet completed an application please arrange to see me and I can support you in making a late application. 

Reception Applications

The closing date for Reception applications has now passed. If you have not completed a reception application you will need to fill in a late application form. Please see me if you would like some help and support with this.

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.

Family Support Services 

Family Services, Support and Help | Sandwell Family Hubs

Family Information Service Hub (sandwell.gov.uk)