Parent Information Sessions: May to July 2011

ask Parent Partnership Service is running information sessions from May to July 2011.

These information sessions are aimed at parents who would like information about School Action and School Action Plus. We are also providing information for parents who may need some guidance in preparing and participating in a school meeting.

Please refer to our main website and view further information.

Parenting Groups: Autumn 2010

New dates are listed on our website for Wiltshire Parenting Groups in September, October & November 2010.

We cover Trowbridge, Salisbury, Devizes and Chippenham. Please see details:
http://www.askwiltshire.org/news-events/parenting-groups-autumn-2010/ and then do telephone the ask office on 08457 585072 for further details and/or to book a place on a group prior to attending. These groups are not drop in sessions.

Parent Information Sessions

ask Parent Partnership Service is running information sessions from June 2010 to April 2011 in 11 community areas in Wiltshire. They will be running one session per month, either during the day or early evening.

These information sessions are aimed at parents who would like information about School Action and School Action Plus. We are also providing a workshop for parents who may need some guidance in preparing and participating in a school meeting.

Please refer to the main website and download the pdf which gives you more details.

Bullying: Types and Sources of Support

We have a new section on our website for Parents of children being bullied - http://www.askwiltshire.org/info-centre/family-issues/bullying/.

Bullying can take many different forms and can take place in school, travelling to and from school and even in the local neighbourhood. Bullying can be seen as:
'any behaviour by an individual or group, usually repeated over time, that intentionally hurts another individual or group either physically or emotionally'

Bullying can result in the victim having a low self esteem, poor school performance, depression, increased feelings of isolation, even thoughts of self-harm. Bullying is not just a problem for a minority of children; it is a widespread problem that can upset and disrupt a child's emotional, physical and intellectual development.

Our website explores the types of bullying, what to do and sources of support. If you dont find what you are looking for then our helpline would be delighted to take your call: 08457 585072 - open weekdays 8am to 6pm.

Children's Centres in Wiltshire

Listed on our ask wiltshire website we have complete details of SureStart Children's Centres across the community areas of Wiltshire. To search a Children's Centre in your area, please visit our website: http://www.askwiltshire.org/info-centre/childrens-centres/

What is a Children's Centre? The main purpose of a Children's Centre is to provide support for parents, carers and their under 5's so that all children can be happy, healthy and achieve great things in life. The Government's vision is for a Children's Centre in every community. Currently there are 29 Children's Centres in Wiltshire.

Some Children's Centres have nurseries or pre-schools running alongside; many offer drop-in facilities, Stay and Play sessions, breastfeeding support groups, Family Learning programmes, Dad's Groups, Health Visitor Clinics, Jobcentre Plus advice about job opportunities and training, parenting groups, access to information from other services such as ask, CAB and Home-Start along with other groups and services which are helpful to local families.

The aim of Sure Start Children’s Centres is to improve outcomes for all children. They are a vital part of the Government’s ten-year childcare strategy to enable all families with children to have access to an affordable, flexible, high-quality childcare place for their child.

Parent and Carer Childcare Survey 2010

Wiltshire Council Childcare Survey

"Do you have a child or children aged 0-14 (under 18 with a difficulty or disability)? If so, please complete this questionnaire for the chance to win one of ten £20 book tokens! There is also a survey for children and young people at www.wiltshire.gov.uk/childcare. Please encourage your child/children to complete it.

Wiltshire Council has a duty to assess whether there are sufficient childcare facilities in Wiltshire to enable parents to work or train leading to work as far as reasonably practicable. Your views will be invaluable in helping us to carry out that assessment. The Childcare Sufficiency Assessment Report will be available for consultation on the Wiltshire Council website from November 2010 to February 2011. The finished report will be published in March 2011."

This is a Wiltshire Council Survey and not an ask wiltshire survey but we hope you find the link useful: http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/parentsurvey2010web.htm

We are recruiting: Finance/Contracts Officer

22 hours per week office based - Steeple Ashton initial one year contract

A full driving licence and access to a car are essential. As a suitable applicant you will be someone who is well organised, confident and self motivated, with a desire and ability to work in a team. You will have experience at a senior level in the finance function of either a public or private sector organisation, with proven business and financial planning skills, to include an accountancy qualification.

For full application pack/process please visit our main website. Closing date 30th April 2010.