Where parents and carers can get support
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain where parents and carers can go for support with all aspects of parenting.
Key learning points
- Parents and carers can access support from health visitors, GPs and support groups.
- Asking for support is a strength, not a weakness.
- Online and local resources can support parenting challenges.
- Support is available for all types of families.
- Sometimes, parents and carers have to work very hard to get the appropriate support for their child and themselves.
Keywords
Health visitor - a nurse or midwife who has done extra training to work specifically with families and young children
General practitioner (GP) - a doctor who provides general medical care and advice
SENDCO - stands for Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities Coordinator; this is a teacher whose responsibility it is to coordinate support for children with special educational needs and disabilities
Support network - people or services that offer help with emotional and practical needs
Common misconception
Good parents and carers should never need help.
All parents and carers face challenges; seeking support shows strength and responsibility.
Teacher tip
Encourage pupils to talk to their trusted adults about the support those adults felt they needed and received when they were parenting.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of mental health issues
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What do you think is the most immediate concern for new parents/carers in their first few weeks?
Q2.Which type of healthcare professional will families with young children regularly see for check-ups and advice?
Q3.Match each family situation with a type of support they might need most.
childcare assistance and time management
specialist educational support and advocacy
social groups and community connections
financial advice and benefit guidance
Q4.What does SENDCO stand for?
Q5.Which of the following statements are incorrect?
Q6.What is the term for the group of people and services that help someone with emotional and practical needs?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to their definitions.
a healthcare professional who helps with pregnancy and birth
a nurse or midwife trained to support families with young children
a doctor providing general medical treatment and advice
Q2.Match the source of support to the help they can offer.
help with general medical issues and referrals to other services
support families, babies and preschool children with health/wellbeing
support special educational needs and disabilities
often provide emotional, practical and financial support
often for specific concerns or issues; they meet in person or online
Q3.Asking for help is a sign of , not a sign of weakness.
Q4.Which of the following statements are correct?
Q5.What might make it hard for parents and carers to get support?
Q6.Good parents and carers ...
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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