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 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.  

Supporting Sandwell with the cost of living.

The link below is a booklet that has been produced by Sandwell Council.  It features valuable information about support available at this time. 

Cost of Living Response

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 and Community Link. Holy Trinity Church Foodbank is open on Mondays between 10-12pm. Holy Trinity Church Foodbank are also offering cooking classes on a Wednesday afternoon. They will provide you with a bag of ingredients and show you how to cook a meal using the ingredients provided. Whatever ingredients are left at the end of the session are yours to take away, you will also be given a recipe card with instructions how to cook. Please come and speak to me if this is something you are interested in.  

Community Link Foodbank is open Thursday afternoons between 1-3pm. 

Secondary Applications

The deadline for applying for a secondary school for pupils currently in Year 6 has now passed.
If you have not yet applied online you will need to complete a late application form. This can be accessed via the link below. If you would like support in completing the form please make an appointment to meet with me. 

Reception Places

The deadline for applying for a reception place for September 2023 has now passed. If your child’s date of birth falls between 01/09/2018 and 31/08/2019 and you haven't completed an online application you will need to complete a late application form. If you would like any help and support in completing this please come and see me in school. 

Safer Sleep

The following guidance has been shared with us by Sandwell Council. Recognising that the colder months might be difficult for families, The Lullaby Trust has put together a leaflet for parents and carers to consider when placing their baby to sleep during the winter months. In addition, there is a separate leaflet containing advice for when babies are away from home or in emergency situations. 

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.