Parent Carer Series 2 - Education 
In this series we are focusing on themes and topics related to Education. Developed in collaboration with colleagues from across Together for Families, Community Sector and our Education Team, this new series of 21 sessions covers a wide range of important topics including:
- Admissions
- PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic education)
- Emotionally Based School Avoidance
- Safeguarding
- SEND
- And much more!
Each session is designed to:
- Provide valuable resources, strategies, and guidance from local experts.
- Boost your knowledge and confidence in managing your child’s education.
We are committed to supporting parents and carers throughout the journey of raising a child. Our sessions aim to empower parents and carers with the tools and information they need to navigate the complexities of the education system and enhance their child’s wellbeing and success.
Launching on Monday 1st July 2024, the whole series will be delivered using our Together for Families Facebook page for a period of five weeks in the lead up to summer.
We are 2 weeks in! Please see below the sessions that have been delivered thus far, with 3 more weeks of workshops to come!
Link to Videos and Resources
Workshop 1 - An Introduction to Education
Cornwall Council Schools and Education Webpage
Workshop 2 - Early Years Education
Childcare and The Early Years in Cornwall Presentation
Family Information Service Cornwall
Parent Carers Cornwall (Neurodiversity Hub)
Workshop 3 - Literacy and Reading
Pre-Reading Skills Presentation.
Your local library - Cornwall Council
Workshop 4 - School Admissions
Applying for a School Place Presentation
www.cornwall.gov.uk/admissions
Workshop 5 - PSHE and RSE
Personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Brook Learn: Cornwall PSHE Education | Brook Learn
Relationships and sex education (RSE) and health education - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Workshop 6 - Making Friends and Supporting Healthy Relationships
Presentation: Making friends and supporting healthy relationships
Supporting your child during difficult times: A practical guide for parents and carers
Kooth’s guide to managing back to school or college anxiety
FAQ guide to Kooth for parents and carers
Workshop 7 - Attendance
Working together to improve school attendance
Education Welfare Service - Cornwall Council
Workshop 8 - Elective Home Education, Alternative Provision and Part-Time Timetables
Presentation TPTT and Alternative Provision
Part-time Timetables - Cornwall Council
Alternative provision - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Workshop 9 - Inclusion, Additional Need and SEND
Presentation Inclusion, Additional Needs and SEND
SEND code of practice: 0 to 25 years - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/childrens-services/parenting/send/
Workshop 10 - Transition
Presentation Supporting and Improving Transitions
Workshop 11 - Tests, SATs and Exams
Presentation Assessment in Schools
Workshop 12 - Phonics
Workshop 13 - Emotionally Based School Avoidance
Presentation Emotionally Based School Avoidance
School Anxiety and Refusal | Parent Guide to Support | YoungMinds
Emotionally Based School Avoidance | West Sussex Services for Schools
School attendance and mental wellbeing | Anna Freud
Workshop 14 - Support for Children, Young People, Parents and Carers
Presentation Support for Children, Young People, Parents and Carers
Family Information Service Cornwall
Health visiting and school nursing - Cornwall Council
Workshop 15 - Suspensions and Exclusions
Presentation Suspensions and Exclusions
School suspensions and permanent exclusions - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
School exclusions: guide for parents - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Education Welfare Service - Cornwall Council
Permanent exclusion - SEND IASS - Cornwall (cornwallsendiass.org.uk)
Nurturing a sense of belonging at school: what helps pupils feel connected? (ncb.org.uk)
Workshop 16 - Communication Between School and Home
Presentation Communication Between School and Home
Parent Carer Engagement Framework
Workshop 17 - Safeguarding in Education
Presentation Safeguarding in Education
Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023
Working together to safeguard children - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
If you are concerned for the safety and wellbeing of a child/Young Person, then please contact the Multiagency Referral Unit (MARU) on 0300 1231 116
For more information click on these links
Child protection and safeguarding - Cornwall Council
Allegations against people who work with children - Cornwall Council
In emergencies call 999
Workshop 18 - Understanding School Policies
Presentation Understanding School Policies
Workshop 19 - Belonging
Nurturing a sense of belonging at school: what helps pupils feel connected? (ncb.org.uk)
Relationships and belonging : Mentally Healthy Schools
Workshop 20 - Careers, Employment, Apprenticeships and Further Education
Cornwall Opportunities (cornwall-opportunities.co.uk)
Parents & Carers (skillsbuilder.org)
SEND Hub -Cornwall Opportunities
Inclusive Apprenticeships (film)
Supported Internships (film)
People Hub | Cornwall & Isles of Scilly
Careers advice - job profiles, information and resources | National Careers Service
Parents Advice for Career Conversations - Talking Futures
Cornwall Opportunities (cornwall-opportunities.co.uk)
Navigating Journeys to Higher Education | Next Steps South West (nextstepssw.ac.uk)
Workshop 21 - Active Travel
Presentation The School Run... A Journey To Learn
Active Travel Resources for Schools - Cornwall Council
Active Travel Advice for Parents | - RoSPA
Cycle Training for Everyone - Deliver Safer Training | Bikeability