Parenting and Family Support

Services to Children and Families - The 'Core Offer'

Core Extended Services. The 5 ‘Core Offer’ areas relate to the Government’s 'Every Child Matters: Change for Children' initiative. The gGxtended services by 2010. Schools will continue to offer some of these services themselves but will also be able to provide parents and families with information on where the following range of core extended services can be accessed in their local area:

• Wraparound childcare 8am - 6pm, all year round for primary schools.
• A varied range of activities including study support activities.
• Parenting and family support.
• Swift and easy access to specialist services.
• Community use of facilities including adult and family learning and ICT.

Information on what is available through all Leigh Park CIP Schools can be found on this website.

Every school values the essential role parents play in their children’s learning and actively works in partnership with parents. All Leigh Park schools have staff members undertaking a home-school link worker role who work closely with the Family Support Workers in the Children's Services Department Locality Team for the Havant Area in supporting children, young people, and their families. Also, there are a wide range of activities and courses available through the Children’s Centres and schools that aim to give parents extra help and support, building confidence in their role and developing parenting skills.

Click on the link below for more detailed information about this particular 'Core Offer' or click on the school links to find out what 'Core Offer' services each provides for its pupils.