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Parent SupportProviding parenting support is another way that schools can help to remove barriers to learning in pupils and benefit the wider community. Many parents say there are times in their lives when they would like more information, advice and support. Research shows that pupils’ attainment, attitudes, and behaviour are improved in schools that work effectively with parents. Increased parental participation in school life is another benefit which, in turn, is a significant driver in improved outcomes for pupils. All of the consortium schools provide parents with consultations on their childs progress and attainment. They also provide information on transisiton from Nursery to Reception and Primary to Secondary. Some schools provide extra support with learning. Look out for activites that may be happening in your school !! SaturDadsAn exciting new group for all male carers! Beginning on Saturday 14 February 2009 £ 1.50 per family For more information call 08488 009 880 Next session is on Saturday 14 March 2009 !! Nicola Judd is the Parenting and Information Officer for the Broxbourne District. If you require parenting information or would like to be added to Nicola's contact list please contact her at nicola.judd@hertscc.gov.uk or telephone 01992 556316. Financial SupportDo you need help paying for your child’s school meals? Would your child like to play a musical instrument but you are worried about the cost of the fees? You are not alone……and help is available…….. If your family has a low income you may be able to get you financial assistance
Find out if you are eligible and apply online at www.hertsdirect.org (use ‘How Can We Help’ link). Or phone 01438 737370 and an advisor can complete the online application for you. Before recommending this service to you, I tried it out for myself. I was very pleasantly surprised as to how easy and user friendly the online application form was. The online application clearly guides you through each stage asking simple questions and also some answers only require ticks. The whole process takes about ten minutes to complete and also gives you the option of printing off the information to keep for your own reference. If you would like support or more information than please contact me Angela Appleby Parent Support Worker (PSW)
Coping with recession challenges – tips for parentsAs families across the country feel the effects of the recession, parent support charity Parentline Plus has issued some tips to help them cope. Parentline Plus feels strongly that family life can be tough enough without the added financial pressures and strains that a drop in household income or unemployment can put on them. This sort of pressure leads to a greater risk of stress-related family breakdown. Commentators such as Dr Tanya Byron and Trevor Phillips, Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission watchdog, have sounded a warning about the effects from the ‘cold wind’ of recession [1]. Stress and conflict may arise in some families as a direct result of a squeeze on household budgets and children may get anxious about the gloomy economic news and worry about the future for their family. Stress-related family breakdown is expected to increase. The charity is urging parents not to be put off asking for help because they fear they will be labelled as ‘bad parents’. In a stressful situation, asking for help is a sign of parenting strength, and parents should be encouraged to access the support available, such as the free* and confidential Parentline service they offer 24 hours a day. Parentline Plus Chief Executive, Jeremy Todd said: “Life is harder for a lot of families at the moment but we want parents to know that we are here to support them and if they are struggling they can give us a call on our free* confidential, 24-hour Parentline 0808 800 2222. “We have put together some useful tips on making the most of your money during the recession as we appreciate that the added stresses that can be put on families at this time can impact on everyone – young and old – and can even lead to family breakdown.” For a full rundown on the tips for coping with the recession, visit www.parentlineplus.org.uk/recessiontips for more information about
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