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Hi, my name is Isobel Saunders, I am the Development Officer for Neath Port Talbot Parent Network |
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CURRENT NEWS Jenna Conway is now in post as the new outreach worker on the Parent Network Team. Welcome Jenna! PARENTS' PANEL UPDATE The Parents’ Panel is a growing group of enthusiastic parents/carers who get together on a regular basis. We talk about a varierty of issues and give our views on a variety of local organisations, groups and issues. We also get involved in local events and fundays like the family funday which took place in Godregraig in October. Perhaps you met us there! We carried out a survey on that day, looking at parents views on the role of mothers. Thank you for all who took part. This was one of three surveys which have taken place this year. The other two were "What about Dads?" and "What about Parents?" lots of parents took part in these. The outcomes of each survey will now be analysed,and the reports will be produced. These reports can be used to inform the many forums and groups that the Parent Network is represented in, making sure parent's issues are being raised at all levels. Thank you for your involvement. Remember ! The quick vote this past month asked if parents know where to go for information about services for children and families in this area. Well, the result of the survey showed that most do not know where to do go for this information. INFORMATION EXCHANGE: Let me introduce you to the "Family Information Service" which provides free information, advice and help on: childcare, early years development, training and work opportunities and funding within childcare and early years, in the Neath Port Talbot area. This service is based at Ffrwdwyllt House, Commercial Rd, Port Talbot. Contact them on 01639 873018, or www.npteydcp.org.uk. We also did a quick vote a little while back asking for parent views on the cleanliness of parks and children's play areas. Well!!! as a result of this, we have discussed it at our Advisory Group, and are now able to provide a contact telephone number for a number of agencies. These agencies can be contacted if parents are concerned about the state of their local park or play area, and they can report their concerns, so that action can be taken!!! and thanks for all those parents who gave their vote and/or their views on this. The agencies are: Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council General Complaints: 01639 686868 Anti Social Behaviour Hotline: 01639 887909 You can also contact this website to find out about local Policing in your area:www.ourbobby.com. Did you know that if you are driving and an unmarked police car tries to stop you, you can ring 112 from your mobile and they will confirm wheather this is actually an unmarked police car. Did you know about SNAP? Snap Cymru is a voluntary Organisation which offers accurate information, impartial advice and support to families of children and young people who have, or may have Special Educational Needs and or a disability. SNAP Cymru also deals with issues faced by children and young people who do not have special educational needs i.e. bullying, school exclusions etc. The service is free, confidential and impartial. Contact their helpline on 08451203730, or on www.snapcymru.org Playright- A play resource for NPT and Seansea area-01792 794884 Are you aware of 'PARENTLINE PLUS?' Its a free confidential helpline for parents who need advice and support. You can contact them on: 0808 800 2222, and also on www.parentlineplus.org.uk. The Mental Health Line is also available on 01978 366206 and www.callhelp.org.uk CONSULTATION The next big consultation and survey which the Parent Network are being asked to consider being involved in, is looking at the views of parents whose children experience a period in hospital, and how the children and young people experience this. This survey will take place at Morriston hospital Children's Ward from February 2010, and has been commissioned by the "Association for the Welfare of Children in Hospital." (AWCH). The survey report will be available to the hospital authorities for use when planning services for families. If you and your children are likely to be using the hospital services for a hospital stay during this period and you recieve our questionnaire, your views would be very much appreciated. The Neath Port Talbot Community Plan Consultation is currently taking place and Parent Panel have been asked to give their views on this within specified deadlines for the consultation period. Social Services Review: Thank you to all parent members who participated in this. We are awaiting the outcomes. If as a parent or carer you have any views about what you and your family would like from this event, please email us with your views. These would be gratefully appreciated. We will post up our events as soon as dates are confirmed. Bye for now! and watch this space......................... Isobel Saunders - Development Officer Jenna Conway - Outreach Worker The Parent Network, It's the 'Parents' Voice' in NPT and across Wales -- the way we can make sure OUR opinions and views are heard and taken into consideration! Please contact the Parent Network if you would like to join the Parent Panel. Please use the Contact Us page of this website, or ring on 01639 620 771. |
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