January 2009

Hello All,

 

You know it's January when mince pies have been replaced by chocolate eggs and your resolution to exercise more is thwarted by the fact that everyone made the same vow and you can't get into the gym. 

We at the Parents' Forum have resolved to provide even more information to all of the parents and carers in Brighton and Hove and to have a good time doing it.

 

So everybody, here is January's E-Newsletter.  We hope you enjoy it!

 

Brighton and Hove Parents' Forum Coffee Morning

Parents at coffee morning

Though it was chucking it down outside, we were lovely and toasty inside Tootsie's with our cakes, coffees, and great conversations.

Click here to find out what we were doing and why we were there. 

 

 

 

 

Triple P for Dads

You have heard of Triple P, but did you know that there will soon be a course specifically for Dads?

Click here to find out more.

 

Are you a Lone Parent who would like to go back to work?

One Parent Families / Gingerbread are offering you a course to help support you back into work.

Click here to get more details.

 

The Sustainable School Travel strategy out now

How do your kids get to school?  Are you tired of having to dodge cars in order to bring your child? The new strategy outlines the various ways your child can get to school and what the council is doing to cut out the front gate chaos every morning and afternoon.

Click here to learn more.

 

The Story so Far

Annual Report 08

Last October we celebrated our third birthday and we thought it was time to start publishing an annual report. This first one covers our activities for the past three years.

Click here to find out what we have done so far.

 

 

 

 

Children's Plan - One Year On

A year ago DCSF released their first Children's Plan for England.

Click here to take a look at the plan in action.

 

Brighton & Hove - One of the best for helping schools get better results

Our area has received money to help support our local secondary schools.

Click here to find out how.

 

Consultations

New Consultation

This month we have the School Admissions Arrangements Consultation 2010/2011.  This is the first time that this consultation has been widely distributed so take a look and have your say.

To start click here

Participate in National Consultations

It recently came to our attention that it is possible to participate in consultations on a national level through the DCSF website. 

Click here to find out how 

 

Blogs

Grown up Children make an error in judgement?  Bad-Dad says I'd Blame the Parents If I were you??

Your bed a little crowded??? Not a Supermum sings "There was three in the bed..."

We have a new blog coming in March.  We are very excited about it.  Keep a look out for more information.

 

January Triple P Tip Sheets

This month's tip sheets are for new parents and about self esteem in your children.

Click here to get this month's tips sheet.

 

Web Link of the Month

This month we bring you MumsNet.  This site is one of the best mum focused sites.  The local sites allow you to be in touch with others and services from your area.

To check out our other web links click here.

 

Don't forget.....

All preference forms for children looking for a place in an infant or a primary school here in Brighton and Hove for the 2009/2010 school year must be in by February 6th.  You can apply on-line or send in the preference form you have received.

 

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Thanks for reading!  See you again soon.

The Parents Forum Team