Lapis Family Services - specialists in supporting families.
About Lapis Family Services
Our Services
Our Services
Our Services
LFS offers a variety of services to support families in our community. Our offerings include supervised and supported contact with court reporting if needed, family coaching, parenting education, special needs support, early childhood education, tutoring services, and more.
Our Approach
Our Services
Our Services
At LFS, we believe in taking a holistic approach to family support, which includes services like family coaching, tutoring, and special needs support. We recognise that every family is unique, and we work with you to provide support as individual as you are, whether it's through supervised and supported contact or other tailored methods.
At LFS, we believe in taking a holistic approach to family support, which includes services like family coaching, tutoring, and special needs support. We recognise that every family is unique, and we work with you to provide support as individual as you are, whether it's through supervised and supported contact or other tailored methods. Our approaches are grounded in empathy, respect, and cultural sensitivity, and we are passionate about employing research-based methods that have proven positive results.
Who are we?
Our Services
Who are we?
We were founded by a group of
Ex-Headteachers who believe that the unique approach that we offer to families, will support them to adopt effective ways of communicating and working together. We are confident that LFS can provide you with support, whatever it may be. If you are hoping to co-parent, our programme of communication developme
We were founded by a group of
Ex-Headteachers who believe that the unique approach that we offer to families, will support them to adopt effective ways of communicating and working together. We are confident that LFS can provide you with support, whatever it may be. If you are hoping to co-parent, our programme of communication development will help you to forge positive relationships and effectively collaborate; ensuring that you have the tools you need to succeed.
Our Founders
CLARE STEWART BEd(Hons), MCCT, NPQH, ILM
Clare has an extensive career working with families in need and providing them with family coaching. She has successfully turned around failing schools in London and now works for the council evaluating the effectiveness of Safeguarding in their schools. Clare is a qualified Coach with an intuitive understanding of the needs of each family member—especially in times of crisis.
Her vision for LFS is to impact the lives of the families positively who turn to us in their hour of need; offering services that include coaching to help them thrive.
HELEN RODERICK BA(Hons), PGCE, MCCT, NPQH
Helen has extensive experience in school leadership both in the UK and abroad. Most notably, she campaigned for an historical school in Poole to secure the funding it needed for extensive building work, successfully leading to the school's reconstruction. Alongside her work in education, she is a strong advocate for relational practice, a transformative approach that prioritises the quality of relationships. This leads to a more supportive atmosphere for everyone, ensuring that children and families are afforded the respect they deserve.
MICHELLE STONE BEd(Hons), MCCT, NPQH, NASEN
Michelle survived the Social Care system as a child and has empathy for anyone going through similar challenges, especially those who need family coaching or special needs support. She is a qualified SENCo, Headteacher, and an international school inspector. Michelle also lectures on the National Professional Qualifications for educators and provides tutoring for trainee Executive Leaders, Headteachers and SENCos. Her vision for LFS is to offer a unique experience to families who may have been bruised by the system in the past - Connection with Care.