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Here's news about our upcoming sessions with booking details. We are delighted to be hosting our first Wellbeing Workshop for parents and carers on 30 March with Big Futures.

24 March

Our programme for the summer term is also available to book online, this includes popular sessions along with "Welcoming New Parents".

Tuesday 30 March at 8pm

Wellbeing Workshop

Places free, booking essential at

https://bit.ly/ConnectWellbeing30Mar

We're delighted to be hosting a wellbeing workshop for parents/carers with Orielle Taylor & Nicola Henderson of Big Futures. They will share tips and ideas for looking after your own wellbeing, in these times of stress and worry. Learning about self-care will help you to support how your children and young people take care of themselves too.

Tuesday 4 May at 8pm

Social and Fundraising Events

Places free, booking essential at

http://bit.ly/ConnectSocialFundraise4May

Virtual fun and fundraising in the current situation. Thinking about how to bring the school community together and how to offer enjoyable events in these COVID-19 times? There are ways of running traditional school events in new ways.  Join us to share ideas!

Tuesday 11 May at 8pm

Money Matters for Parent Groups and Treasurers

Places free, booking essential at

http://bit.ly/ConnectMoneyMatters11May

Look after the funds you raise. Find out how to look after your parent group funds, report to meetings/AGM and comply with Connect membership-linked insurance.  The session is not just for new and more experienced Treasurers, other PC members share responsibility for PC/PTA funds and are welcome to attend.

Tuesday 18 May at 8pm

Welcoming New Parents

Places free, booking essential at

http://bit.ly/ConnectNewParents18May

   

Think about how a Parent Council can welcome new families to the school community. Top tips for making sure families have the information they need when their child starts a new school, so they feel supported and know where to get help if they need it.

Tuesday 1 June at 8pm

Communications and Social Media

Places free, booking essential at

http://bit.ly/ConnectComms1June

The session will cover:

- Tips for making your ​parent group's social media and communication channels as good as they can be

- Working with your school to make sure all parents have access to information and support

- Gathering parents' views and getting parents' voices heard.

Tuesday 8 June at 8pm

Parent Councils, What's our Role Now

Places free, booking essential at

http://bit.ly/ConnectPCRoleNow8Jun

For Connect Members - How can PCs work positively in the current situation?  We will offer practical advice on how a Parent Council may help support parents/carers and the school community and find new ways to fulfil their role in the current situation.

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