Wokingham

Are you a parent or a carer of a child in the Wokingham Borough? If the answer is yes, the council would like to hear your views on what local children’s services should look like.

The Wokingham council is working hard to further develop parenting support services which are easy to access for all parents and carers across the borough. In order for the council to identify any gaps in services, it is asking local people to complete a short questionnaire, which is aimed at anyone who cares for a child - be it a parent, grandparent, carer or foster carer. They will be asked to give their views on whether they would be interested in attending support services such as drop-ins, group sessions or one-to-one sessions. There are also questions specific for fathers to ascertain what services and activities they would find useful.

Bianca Morrison, Wokingham parenting strategy co-ordinator, said: “We believe that anyone who cares for a child should have access to information and support if they require it. Children do not come with a teaching manual but one thing is sure, we all want what is best for them.

“Families across the borough can encounter all kinds of issues and the council wants to ensure that we can offer support in the most helpful and effective way. If you have any views, we would be happy to hear from you and I would encourage as many people as possible to complete the questionnaire.”

The questionnaire can be completed online at: http://www.wokingham.gov.uk/council-meetings-democracy/consultations/current-consultations

The closing date for completing the questionnaire is Friday July 20. If any carers have any queries or would prefer a paper copy, contact Jane Fletcher, parenting administrator, on (0118) 944 5323 or by email: parenting.project@wokingham.gov.uk

Wokingham Borough Council