Role of Home School Community Liaison Coordinator during COVID-19
The Home School Community Liaison Coordinator at Our Lady Immaculate Junior National School, Aoife Breen, plays a crucial role in supporting families during the pandemic. Tasks include contacting parents through various means, organizing food packages, and coordinating the school meals program. Challenges faced by parents and coordinators are addressed, highlighting the importance of engaging with children's learning and prioritizing mental health. Overall, the support provided strengthens relationships between families and the school community despite the challenges of COVID-19.
- Home School Community Liaison
- COVID-19 Support
- Family Engagement
- School Meals Program
- Remote Learning
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Our Lady Immaculate Junior National School Aoife Breen Home School Community Liaison Coordinator
The Role of the Home School Community Liaison Coordinator Transition programmes (Pre school to Primary/Primary to Post Primary) Working with other agencies Courses and classes for parents Home Visitation Role of Home School Community Liaison Working with other local HSCL s Supporting Parents Staff development
Daily tasks in my role during COVID 19: Contacting parents via Phonecalls Text messages Parents facebook page Making and delivering work packs for individual families Linking in with support agencies where necessary Organising food packages
School Meals Programme Food package collection once a week Allocated time slot for collection Collection in line with the HSE social distancing guidelines Delivery of some food packages
Challenges COVID19 presents for parents: Children with special educational needs-finding change of of routine difficult Home schooling Varying ages and abilities Working and schooling Parent s level of education Financial worries Concern/worry for specific children in the family
Challenges COVID19 presents for HSCL coordinators: Gauging how a child/parent is over the phone Organising supports-slower process Difficult to plan ahead Maintaining a balance of support without bombarding parents Contacting families each day
Overall experiences Overall parents are eager to engage with their children s learning This is a stressful time for many households, the child s wellbeing and mental health is paramount. During these extraordinary times, families of the school are very appreciative of this support. Relationship between families and schools are being strengthened.
