Parents

If you are a parent or carer, we hope you will find the web links below useful.

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Why must Grant-Maintained Integrated (GMI) Schools have a Parents' Council ?

From 'A Guide to Parents' Council' published by the Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education (NICIE)

Why do GMI schools not just have a Parent/Teacher Association (PTA) like other schools?

From 'A Guide to Parents' Council' published by the Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education (NICIE)

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Save into your own computer, add the recipe details, print and send into school.

pdf.gif: Transfer Procedure 2008/2009 Transfer Procedure 2008/2009

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pdf.gif: The Enriched Curriculum in P1 and P2 The Enriched Curriculum in P1 and P2

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The Parents' Centre

For all parents and carers who want to help their child or children to learn.

BBC Parenting Site

Advice for parents of primary-aged children.

BBC Adult Learning

Lots of information about getting into learning.

Parents' Resources

Articles written by practising teachers designed to help with the education of your child.

SureStart Childcare

Where to find childcare in your area.

DirectGov

The latest and widest range of public service information from the UK government.

Parent Link

Practical tips on helping with children's school work.

Parent Pages

THE national directory of services aimed at parents

Family Education Network

lots of links for family activities, help with homework etc. and option of subscribing to email newsletters

BBC Parenting Site

tips for helping your child with school work; help with home/school life and games and worksheets

NI for Kids

Specifically for NI - where to go and what to do with your kids at the weekends and during the holidays. Includes competitions and general reading.

Net Mums

New web site dedicated entirely to Northern Ireland mums (dads and families too!) Sections on your child, friends & support, special interest - food, holidays, working & childcare.., local activities and local boards - notices, household help, nearly new, childcare. You have the option of signing up for ezines and can even register (FREE) and log on to Southern Northern Ireland for our Armagh area. Lots of competitions and special offers.

Internet Safety for your children

Do your kids know how they can stay safe when you are using the Computer? Site which offers advice in a child friendly way on how to get the most our of their computer time but yet keep safe. What every parent wants for their child. This link aimed at 5-7 year olds but sections for older kids linkded from the bottom of the page.

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