Welcome from Georgina Hania,
our Family Liaison Officer
I have been the Family Liaison Officer at Paddock School since 2012 and I am available during term time to discuss any concerns, or to provide our families with support. I can signpost you to a range of services which may benefit your young person.
I worked in the classroom at Paddock School from 1986 - 2012, across all age phases (Early Years to Sixth form) I worked with children with a range of needs and am experienced in helping children with their toilet training, feeding programs, communication programs and sensory development.
I am available to talk to families who are experiencing life changing events such as bereavement, a family break up or any other crisis if you feel you cannot share with your child’s class team.
I arrange a number of regular sessions that support families including;
- family information sharing sessions
- family visits to classes to join in sessions with your child
- Various workshops with specialist guest speakers
Some of the workshops are led by teachers from Paddock School as well as by therapists and external trainers. Sessions including specialist strategies aimed at supporting pupils' communication and development in the home, have been very successful. Other sessions have included Attention Autism, Sensory Integration, Toilet Training, 'Fussy Eaters', Puberty, Sexual Wellbeing, Relationships and Keeping Safe.
Paddock is a Makaton Signing School. I am a Makaton Tutor and run regular communication training sessions for staff, parents and carers. I also work closely with parents planning for 'Life after Paddock' for families of school leavers. I support the Careers Team in arranging visits to Post 16 provisions and liaise with staff in transition programmes.
If you need any support with any of our policies, please contact the Front office.
Georgina Hania : haniag@paddock.wandsworth.sch.uk