Family Liaison Officer

A Family Liaison Officer (FLO) will play a crucial role in supporting the families of our pupils. This position involves facilitating communication between families, school staff and professionals to ensure that pupils receive holistic support during their educational journey. The FLO will work closely with families to ensure their needs are met, provide guidance, and foster a collaborative environment that promotes the wellbeing and academic success of pupils.

Our team works together in school and across the Trust, sharing their experience, reflecting on evidence-based research and innovating to discover pedagogies that work for each individual learner.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Family Support and Communication

· Act as the primary point of contact for families, providing information and support regarding their child's education and wellbeing.

· Facilitate regular communication between families, teachers, and professionals to ensure a coordinated approach to education.

· Organise and conduct meetings with families to discuss their child's personal development and any additional support required.

Education Advocacy and Collaboration with Staff

· Advocate for pupils' needs and liaise with external agencies.

· Assist families in understanding educational policies and processes, ensuring they are informed about their rights and options.

· Work closely with teaching staff to monitor and review EHCP's to ensure the needs of pupils are being met.

· To complete administrative preparation for EHCP review meetings.

Transition Support

· Support families during transition periods, whether entering or exiting the school, ensuring a smooth transition.

· Provide guidance and resources to families to help them navigate the educational system and access appropriate support services.

· Set up and administer initial assessments for all new pupils and use the information to produce assessment reports, share with staff and save the final copy on the MIS.

Resource Development

· Create and distribute informational materials for families regarding available resources, support services, and educational opportunities.

· Develop workshops or support groups for families to share experiences and strategies for supporting their child's education and wellbeing.

Monitoring and Reporting

· Maintain accurate records in line with the school's data protection policies.

· Provide regular updates to school leadership on family engagement, challenges faced, and outcomes achieved.

Professional Development

· Attend relevant training and professional development opportunities to stay informed about best practices in family engagement and support in educational settings.

· Share knowledge and resources with school staff to enhance the overall support provided to pupils and families.

The above duties and responsibilities cannot totally encompass or define all tasks which may be required of the incumbent. The outlined duties and responsibilities may, therefore, vary from time to time without materially changing either the character or level of responsibility; these factors are reflected in the post grade. All employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to the principles of equal rights both in relation to employment issues and service delivery and to adhere to the policies of the Trust in performance of their duties.

All employees are expected to respect all confidentialities and principles and practice of the Data Protection Act.

All post holders are required to comply with Health and Safety policies and legislation

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £30,305.00-£32,631.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person