Mrs Gates

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Hello, my name is Mrs. Alexandra Gates and I am the Well being Designated Safeguarding Lead and Child & Family Support Worker at St Margaret’s CE School.

In my role, I work directly with children, parents/carers, teachers and external agencies, to ensure the best possible outcomes for the children at our school. I can also provide direct support and intervention, as well as access to information and advice.

Supporting Children

I also work directly with children, to support their social and emotional wellbeing. I am ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) trained, which means that I have had training from Educational Psychologists and receive ongoing supervision to help maintain high quality in the work I undertake with children. I aim to develop warm, respectful relationships with the children at St Margaret’s in order to provide a reflective space where they are able to share honestly their thoughts and feelings. Areas that I can support with include:

• Self-esteem and confidence
• Attendance
• Social skills
• Emotions
• Bereavement
• Anger management

This is not an exhaustive list. The ELSA approach can be used to support in many areas of difficulty.

As a parent myself, I am well aware of the challenges and that we all need a little help sometimes. If you feel that you could do with some support, please get in touch.

How to contact me

In person: If you see me in the playground, please do come and say hello

Direct email: childrensworker@stmargaretsprimary.org.uk

Teacher: Tell your child’s teacher if you would like me to contact you

School office: Leave a message with your contact details and I will be in touch