Rochdale launches its Parenting Policy

Date published: 19/10/2005

Friday 21 October sees the launch of Rochdale’s new Parenting Policy – an approach and  commitment to supporting parents and carers in Rochdale. The policy will be unveiled at a National Parenting Conference at Rochdale Town Hall.
 
The conference will give delegates the opportunity to see practical examples of the policy through drama and ‘parents voices’ and guest speakers will provide insight and inspiration to all those who work involves parenting.

Guest speakers include Mary Crowley who is the Chief Executive of the Parenting Education & Support Forum - a national umbrella body for people who work with parents and Dr Mark Porter from BBC 1’s Watchdog Healthcheck and Channel Five’s Doctor Doctor.

The conference is taking place during ‘Parents’ Week’, a national awareness week for parents and families co-ordinated by the National Family and Parenting Institute (NFPI). Its’ aims are to put family issues on the national agenda, to recognise the value and importance of being a parent, and to provide a focus for the many groups working with and for parents.

For further information on the conference please visit www.rochdale.gov.uk/parentingsupport or contact Julie Hayes on tel. 0845 226 5533.