Wokingham

Event: A workshop for Wokingham parents who are concerned about bullying issues
When: Wednesday November 15, 2006
Time: From 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Where: Sindlesham Baptist Church, Bearwood Road, Sindlesham, Wokingham

Every year more than 20,000 children contact ChildLine about bullying issues. Children describe bullying in various ways, such as being teased or called names, being hit, pushed or kicked, being ignored or left out, being picked on and having things taken from them. The good news is that there are steps that parents and carers can take to help stop and prevent bullying.

This Wokingham workshop, organised by the Wokingham Effective Parenting Partnership, which is a partnership between statutory and voluntary agencies in the Wokingham district, is aimed at mothers, fathers and other carers who are concerned with bullying issues and looks at ways in which they can offer support to their child. The topics explored include:

* How to increase your child’s confidence and self esteem
* How to teach children practical and social skills to help themselves
* How parents should approach the school with their concerns
* How to help prevent bullying

The cost of the Wokingham workshop is £5 per person, or £7.50 per couple (free to all on income support). Places are limited, so you are advised to book early. To reserve a place on this workshop, contact Bianca Morrison, parenting project co-ordinator or Jane Fletcher, parenting project assistant on (0118) 944 5340 or email parenting.project@wokingham.gov.uk

Wokingham District Council