Families Connect

Families Connect is an evidence-based programme, developed by Save the Children UK, to support parents to engage in their children’s learning. It builds upon parents’ existing skills and knowledge, providing them with the confidence to support their child’s learning in the home. Families Connect fosters relationships between parents and school, and provides opportunities for parents to share their parenting experiences with others. The programme aims to raise the attainment of children aged three to six by improving their confidence, communication, literacy, numeracy, and social and emotional skills. In St. Patrick’s, we aimed these sessions at our Primary 1 families who reported very positive experiences with the programme, and strengthened relationships with their child and school.