Parenting
Parent Library
Did you know that we have a varied selection of books, covering many different aspects of parenting, available for you to borrow FREE?
Subjects include:
Raising Boys/ Girls
Health
Food and Nutrition
Behaviour
Supporting your child with bereavement, mental health, friendships
If you would like to view the selection of book available, please speak to Tracy, our Family Liaison Officer, who will be happy show you what is available, and discuss a suitable book(s) for you to borrow
Step by Step Parenting
- Does your day seem full of decisions and countless difficult choices that leave you struggling to cope?
- Do you find yourself exhausted, with your patience reaching it's limit?
- Does parenting no longer seem a joy?
- Has all the fun and laughter disappeared from your family life?
Then come and join us for coffee, chocolate biscuits and relaxed, friendly chat whilst finding out about a whole range of great strategies, realistic ideas and useful skills to help support, encourage and guide you and your children through your daily life together.
Starting on Monday 3rd October 2016, the course runs for 7 weeks and is FREE to all.
Running from 1:15pm to 3pm, it fits in perfectly with the end of the school day.
There is also a FREE creche run by school staff members to entertain your little ones.
INTERESTED?
Simply sign up at the school office or speak to Tracy Dodkins, the school Family Liaison Officer for further information.
FAMILYLIVES UK
An online magazine with lots of advice (with free downloadable leaflets) on behaviour, divorce, gangs, school, risky behaviours and a 24 hour, confidential helpline.
Parentline Tel : 0808 800 2222
GINGERBREAD
A national charity supporting lone parents and children.
COLCHESTER LIBRARY
For some great free activities to get involved in during term times and holidays too.
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL CHILDCARE PROVIDER WEBSITE
This is a website service to help support families with:
- Choosing the right Childcare
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Making Childcare arrangements
- Help paying for Childcare
For further details go to: