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The Social Work in Schools Team was set up in Wirral in 2021 to help children and families by working closely with schools. The teams role is to offer support at the right time, helping with small challenges before they become bigger problems.

How can they help?

Social workers in schools can:

• Support children and young people with difficulties they may be having in their life.
• Help families access the right services when they need them.
• Work closely with teachers, health staff, and other services to make sure children get the best support.
• Provide quick help and guidance when there are safeguarding concerns.

They focus on making sure children feel safe, supported, and able to do their best in school.

Where are they based?

The Social Work in Schools team are currently based in the following High schools and Colleges:

• South Wirral High School
• Hilbre High School
• Woodchurch High School
• Pensby High School
• Ridgeway High School
• St John Plessington
• Clare Mount Specialist Sports College
• Weatherhead High School
• Oldershaw School
• The Mossland’s School
• Co-op Academy Bebington

The Social Work in Schools team also link in with the following High schools and Colleges:

• Kilgarth School
• Wirral Grammar for Boys
• Pensby High School
• St Anselm’s College
• Joseph Paxton School
• Wirral Grammar for Girls
• Upton Hall
• Calday Grange Grammar School
• West Kirby Grammar School
• Foxfield school
• Observatory school
• Wirral Met College
• Birkenhead High School Academy
• Prenton High School for Girls
• Birkenhead Sixth Form College
• The Hive Alternative Provision
• Pilgrim Street
• St Mary’s Catholic College

Need support?

If you think the team could help your child or family, speak to your child’s school or contact the Integrated Front Door at ifd@wirral.gov.uk or call 0151 606 2008.