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Strengthening Families

At Park Raod Academy primary school, we are proud to work in close partnership with families through the Trafford Teams Together (TTT) approach. Trafford Teams Together is a collaborative, strengths-based way of working that brings together schools, families, and professionals to provide the right support at the right time. It focuses on early help, open communication, and building positive relationships to ensure that every child and family can thrive.

Through this approach, we recognise that families are the experts in their own lives. We listen carefully, work alongside you, and tailor support to meet individual needs. Whether it is guidance, signposting, or more targeted support, Trafford Teams Together enables us to respond quickly and effectively, ensuring that no family feels alone.

I am Laura Taylor, the school’s Trafford Teams Together (TTT) Lead and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). My role is to support families, coordinate help where needed, and act as a key point of contact for both early help and safeguarding. I am here to listen, offer advice, and work with you to achieve the best possible outcomes for your child, ensuring that their safety and wellbeing are always our highest priority.

We believe that by working together in a respectful, supportive, and solution-focused way, we can make a meaningful difference for every child and family in our school community.

Your Family’s Strengths and Needs assessment

If you are offered Family Help in Trafford, you may be asked to take part in an assessment called Your Family’s Strengths and Needs.

This is a simple way of looking at what is going well, what could be better, and what extra support might help.

Why we use it

Family Help is for the whole family — children, young people and adults. We know that when one person faces a challenge, it can affect everyone.

The Strengths and Needs assessment:

  • Builds on what your family already does well
  • Looks at the support networks around you
  • Brings together services that can help
How it works

The assessment has three steps:

  • Step 1: Listening and talking together

A lead practitioner will meet with you to talk about your family’s strengths, any challenges, and the kind of support you would like.

  • Step 2: Making a plan

You, your family and services such as schools, health or housing agree on a plan together. The plan says who will do what and when, including things your family will do.

  • Step 3: Checking progress

Everyone meets again to review the plan and see if it is helping.

Information sharing

Only workers who need to know about you will see your information. Sometimes information must be shared to:

  • Protect a child or young person at risk of harm
  • Protect an adult at risk of harm
  • Prevent or detect a serious crime
How to ask for an assessment

You can ask for a Strengths and Needs assessment yourself. Alternatively, a professional such as a health visitor, housing officer or our Strengthening Family Lead - Mrs Taylor may suggest one.

You can also contact one of Trafford’s Family Hubs: