Written question asked by Fiona Bruce (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 February 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 February 2012. It was answered by Tim Loughton (Conservative) on Monday, 27 February 2012 on behalf of the Department for Education.
Parenting Skills Advice
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Education what steps he has taken to provide parenting skills advice.
- Answer
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On 18 October the Department announced the trial of universal parenting classes for mothers and fathers of children 0 to five years in three areas: Middlesbrough, High Peak and the London borough of Camden.Parents who attend good parenting classes find they can be life changing—helping them to communicate well with their children and encourage good behaviour. We want to encourage strong and confident parenting, and normalise parents seeking help to strengthen their parenting skills.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 96406; 541 c139-40W
- Session
- 2010-12
- Question not reached
- Yes
- Subjects
- Adult education Parents
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