19^th September 2023

Dear Parents/Carers,

 

I am writing to let you know about some of the work that the counselling team do at George Carey Church of England Primary School.

 

The counselling team provides emotional and therapeutic support to children and young people at George Carey with a counsellor on site two days a week. The counselling service gives children and young people a space to express themselves through talking and creative work, and to think about any worries they might have. 

 

From this term the counselling team will be offering a ‘drop in service’ which will be open to all children and young people at George Carey. The children and young people can make an appointment to spend 15 minutes with a trained counsellor, either by themselves or with a friend. Children and young people often talk about friendships or any worries they may have.

 

The counselling team will record your child’s name, year group, gender, the broad topic of discussion and any actions taken as a result of the session (for example another session being offered, or a discussion with an adult who might further support the child or young person should they wish)

 

Parental Agreement for Accessing Drop in Sessions

 

Could you please provide consent for your child to attend if they so wish and compete the form below and submit it to their class teacher.

 

If you would like to find out more, please contact the office and leave a message for Naomi the school counsellor on 0208 270 4040 who will be very happy to get back to you and answer any questions.

……………………………………………………………………………………………….

• I CONSENT TO MY CHILD PARTICIPATING IN THE DROP IN SERVICE 

 

•  I DO NOT CONSENT TO MY CHILD PARTICIPATING IN THE DROP IN SERVICE

(PLEASE TICK AS APPROPRIATE)

 

Name of child/young person……………………...……………………….    Class/form ………………….

 

Name of parent/carer ………………………………. . ………………………………………

 

Signature …………………………………………..             Date   ………………………..

 

Yours sincerely

 

 

Chris Harrison

Headteacher