Politicians have long acknowledged the need to restore family values, but struggled over how to implement a plan of action. However, an innovative programme in Liverpool could provide an answer to the problem.
Fast (Families and Schools Together), comes with glowing reports from the US, where it has been running for 20 years.
For the past six months, Elspeth Bromiley, family therapist for children and adults at Liverpool City Council, has introduced the programme into schools across Liverpool - the first time the initiative has been properly tested in the UK.
One evening a week for 10 weeks, groups of families meet to get to know each other and strengthen their own bonds.
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