GLF Schools

GLF Schools

GLF Schools was founded in 2012 in order to enable the federation of Glyn School (an academy in 2011) and Danetree Junior School. Together, we began our journey to become a MAT of more than 1000 talented staff working with over 10,000 children in 40 schools across 5 regions in southern England.

Our Schools

Banbury Region

Banstead Region

Berkshire & Hampshire Region

Caterham Region

Crawley Region

Didcot Region

Epsom Region

London Boroughs

Redhill Region

Sunbury & Camberley Region

Support for Mental Health, Anxiety and Barriers to Attendance

 School Support: How We Work Together to Help Your Child

At Glyn School, we want every student to feel safe, supported, and ready to succeed. We know that attendance, punctuality, wellbeing, and learning can all be affected by challenges at home or school — and we are here to help.

Below is an overview of the different people and teams available to support your child and your family.

Pastoral Team - Form Tutor, Deputy Head of Year, Head of Year

Our pastoral team is the first point of contact for most students and parents. They support students with anything that may affect their wellbeing, confidence, relationships, or attendance.

They offer:

  • Regular wellbeing check-ins
  • Help with friendship worries or social challenges
  • Support with organisation and routines
  • Guidance if a child is feeling anxious or overwhelmed
  • A friendly adult to talk to each day

They work closely with families to ensure students feel understood, supported, and ready to learn.

School Counsellor

Referral via Head of Year

Some students benefit from more focused emotional support. With parental consent, we can make a referral to our trained school counsellor, who can offer:

  • A safe, confidential space to talk
  • Support with low mood, anxiety, grief, stress, or confidence
  • Emotional strategies and coping tools
  • Short-term or longer-term sessions depending on need

Counselling can make a big difference for students experiencing more complex challenges.

SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator)

Our SENCO leads support for students with:

  • Neurodiversity (e.g. autism, ADHD)
  • Learning needs
  • Sensory needs
  • Processing difficulties
  • Diagnosed or emerging special educational needs

They work with students, families, and teachers to:

  • Identify barriers to learning
  • Put tailored strategies in place
  • Provide classroom adjustments
  • Coordinate referrals to outside agencies
  • Support with key transitions and routines

This includes supporting attendance where anxiety, sensory overload, or other SEND needs are contributing factors.

Attendance Team

Our Attendance Team works with families to improve daily attendance and punctuality in a supportive, non-judgmental way. They can help with:

  • Understanding any challenges affecting attendance
  • Practical plans to support morning routines
  • Early help referrals if needed
  • Monitoring patterns and offering guidance
  • Collaboration with pastoral staff, SENCO, and external services

Their goal is to work with you, not against you, to help your child attend school and succeed.

Family Support Worker

Some families benefit from additional help at home or with daily routines. Our Family Support Worker offers:

  • Support with morning routines and organisation
  • Help managing behaviour or emotional challenges
  • Guidance around sleep, boundaries, or screen habits
  • Support if there are wider family pressures
  • A listening ear for parents
  • Signposting to Early Help or community services

This support can make a huge difference to a child’s attendance, wellbeing, and confidence.

You’re Not Alone

Whatever the difficulty — big or small — please reach out. We’re here to work alongside you to ensure your child feels happy, confident, and ready for school each day.

Outside of school there are many other places where families can find support.  Below are a list of possible rescources and contacts who can help.

Mental Health & Anxiety Support (UK)

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Local Help & Early Support

Many families benefit from early intervention.