Parent Support Information
Family Wellbeing & Pastoral Support

Hello, I am Melissa Bedwell, Stoneham Park's pastoral family support worker.
You can find me on the playground most mornings at drop-off or afternoons at pick-up if you would like to come and say hello. You can also contact me via email on:
As the school Thrive practitioner I take group interventions in school. Please visit our Thrive website section for further information:
What I Can Offer
- Support for you and/or your child.
- A point of contact to discuss concerns.
- Someone to listen without judgement in a calm and relaxed environment.
- Support to promote positive family relationships.
- Signposting for support or local organisations.
- Tools to promote wellbeing and positive family relationships.
Please check the pages below for parent support information links:
Click here for WELLBEING
Click here for E-Safety
Click here for Places2B Free parenting resources
HAF Information
The Nurturing programme - Formerly known as Family Links:
Next course: We will hopefully hold a course at Stoneham Park in 2026
What parents are saying about the Nurturing Program:
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An opportunity to rediscover parenting
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My child and family feel more connected and content
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My family seems a little calmer and controlled
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The group dynamic was good, friendly and inclusive. I have enjoyed every time with them.
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I can now handle conflicts better, can pause and am calmer to give space.
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I am more confident to co-regulate with my child



