Parent Support
Child in Year 6? Did you not get the secondary school you were hoping
for? Need someone to talk to? Ring Kathy Buchanan the Family Support
Practitioner on 01923-673760 or 07596117403 (office hours). She will
be able to give you advice on what to do next.
 Useful Websites
Other Sources of Support
If you are a parent or carer and would like more information and/or
support you can call Parentline Plus’ 24-hour free, confidential
Parentline on 0808 800 2222, or go to the website www.parentlineplus.org.uk
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Tips to help your children learn
- Give encouragement and show appreciation of the child’s achievements,
whether great or small. This helps to build a child’s confidence.
- Help children recognise that learning can be fun and that it can
also be frustrating. Allow them to make mistakes and to learn from
them.
- Encourage a variety of interests, both at home, with friends, or
in ‘out
of school’ activities.
- Learn together: Do things together, visit interesting places, talk
about things you’ve seen on television, discuss life issues and
give your child the opportunity to ask questions.
- Let your child develop at his or her own pace. Be realistic and avoid
putting your child under pressure by having over-high expectations.
- Accept each child in the family for his or her own unique abilities.
This helps to nurture a child’s self-esteem, essential for healthy
learning.
What to do…if you think the kids
spend too much time on
the computer
- Agree the amount of time your child can spend on the computer every
day. Be firm. Make sure your partner or ex backs you up and
keeps to the rules when you’re not there.
- MSN messenger is a favourite for your child to talk to their friends.
Think of it as being an alternative to phoning – and
cheaper! Keep a time limit as you would with the phone.
- When buying computer games check if there is an age certificate,
as some games have ‘adult content’.
- If your child has already got into a pattern of constantly
being on the computer you may need to rethink your approach
so you
meet half way
Consider what interests your child has and encourage them
to get involved in other activities. Find out what local
youth
clubs are
available, or
leisure facilities that won’t cost the earth.
- If you’re worried the computer has become a substitute
for friends try to talk to your child without making
them defensive. If it is something
that is worrying them you can put your heads together
to see if
there are ways in which they can meet new people.
- Think about how your family spends leisure time. After
all, is playing on the computer any different to watching
a night
of
television? Kids like to share time with parents and
other family members – board
games may be old fashioned but are very popular even
with today’s
youngsters.
- Have the computer in a family room so you can keep
an eye on your child’s
computer activity
Parents and carers wanting more information and/or support can call
Parentline Plus’ confidential free Parentline on 0808 800 22 22.
for more tips and information, check out the website www.parentlineplus.org.uk
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