FSW - Parent 2 Parent

If you are interested in joining us, please contact our school’s Family Support Worker who will be happy to give you more information about the group.

Alison Lee, Family Support Worker: School office: 01252 322933

Mobile: 07513421788 a.lee@st-michaels-jun.hants.sch.uk

St Michael’s CofE Junior School

A support group for parents of children with special/ additional needs

How the group can help

About us

Parenting can be extremely rewarding but can also have its challenges.

At times these challenges can be magnified and your skills as a parent tested.

We are all parents/carers of children

Parent support groups are a great way to meet other parents for;

with special/additional needs including, Dyslexia, Autistic Spectrum Conditions such as; ADD, ADHD, Aspergers and Dyspraxia.

If you are looking for a parent group that shares something in common with

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Practical and emotional support

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To swap tips and ideas

parent led group.

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Learn about resources and activities for your family

It is a chance for parents/carers to

Discuss and resolve problems together

and share experiences.

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Testimonials ‘It’s great to talk to people who understand!’

‘It really helped to be introduced to one of the parents from the group beforehand.’

you, then come and join our ‘friendly’, ‘I have met other mums who are going through the same things.’

get together over a ‘cuppa’, have a chat Your children are welcome to stay and play, use the computers or the library.

More importantly, squash and biscuits are provided.

There is no charge for the group and all refreshments are FREE. We meet fortnightly on Mondays At 3:30 –4:30 In the Ark (room next to the library)

‘I have found out so many good ideas that have worked for other mums.’

‘The children enjoy coming because they can use the computers, have a drink and snacks.’

‘It made me realise that I am not the only one experiencing problems and that I am not a complete failure.’