Finding Common Ground
So that young people thrive in school
It can be challenging, knowing how to work with your child's secondary school, particularly if your young person isn't thriving, has educational needs or possible mental health concerns. For expert, free, impartial advice for parents and carers contact advice@findingcommonground.org.uk or text 07767142877.
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"I feel much better prepared for the next meeting that I will have with school" - feedback from parent
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It can also be challenging for school staff to know how best to build relationships with parents and carers, particularly if the young person has additional needs. The Finding Common Ground project has implications and learning for all of us who work in education. For information about advice, support and training contact james@findingcommonground.org.uk
The Finding Common Ground project
The Finding Common Ground project offers
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Independent advice and support for parents and carers to strengthen relationships with the school and enable issues to be resolved.
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Advice and training for school staff and other professionals on working constructively with parents and families, particularly of children with additional needs or where the children are failing to thrive in school.​
What does it cost?
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The independent advice and support to parents and carers is free so that provision is available to all who need it.
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Income from training, teaching and speaking is used to fund the project;
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Charges for staff training and advice, webinars and speaking to groups and conferences area available on request.
Parents and Carers - how to access advice and support
The aim is to make it as easy as possible! Either of these will work....​
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Send an email to advice@findingcommonground.org.uk
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Send a text to 07767142877
Schools - how to access advice and support
Email james@findingcommonground.org.uk - it is that straightforward!
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