Congolese Link Worker

 Our Congolese Link Worker is here to:

• make a cultural bridge between home and school;
• work with you, as parents, to develop ways to support and encourage your daughter with her learning;
• work with your daughter to help her to reach her full potential through group and one-to-one discussion;
• promote good relationships between parents and school staff;
• provide information, advice and guidance to support you, as parents.

Our Link Worker will also organise a range of services to meet the specific needs of Congolese pupils and parent(s)/carer(s) at La Sainte Union.

These may include :

For Parent(s)/Carer(s) 

• helping to understand the UK education system, including SEND and post-16 provision;
• how to deal with cultural clashes;
• coping with teenage issues and inter-generational conflict;
• setting boundaries;
• giving information about English classes and how to get into the job market.

For Pupils

• supporting learning and helping to achieve potential;
• guiding and mentoring young people about teenage issues;
• inter-generational conflict;
• cultural clashes;
• drug and alcohol abuse;

If you would like to speak or meet with the Congolese Link Worker,

 please contact:  020 7428 4600