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Parent Network - parents and carers in Caerphilly getting involved in improving services for them and their families
Description
In the past parents have been rarely consulted on any services they needed. From things as basic as parent and toddler groups to education and health issues. In April 2000, parents were visited in different settings and asked their opinions on the provision of service in their area. From the information collected a booklet was published titled "Consulting Parents, Families and Carers in Caerphilly County Borough'. The parents were enthusiastic about forming a parent representation panel, which was then named the Parent Network.
The first meeting, in March 2001, was in a 'borrowed' office space with two co-ordinators and seven parents. Until December 2005 we were based at Right from the Start House in Aberbargoed, but since December have been based at Ty Energlyn in Caerphilly
The Parent Network now has a full time Project Co-ordinator in post (from having two part-time consultants). Parents are actively invited to sit on local planning groups relating to children and families. Parents' views are fed to and from these meetings, with support of the Project Co-ordinator. The Network meets approximately once every six weeks. Issues that are relevant to parenting in Caerphilly are discussed, and all parents are encouraged to have their say. Guest Speakers are also invited to come along to these meetings to inform parents of services and new initiatives that are relevant to them.
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