The Department for Education and Skills has published a guide to supportlocal authority and school staff looking for parenting provision thatwill help parents improve their children's behaviour or attendance atschool. - Visit http//:publications.teachernet.gov.uk or call 0845 60222 60
Minority ethnic parents and care proceedings
A new Department for Constitutional Affairs study examines theexperience of parents from minority ethnic backgrounds who are involvedin care proceedings. The study also explores the views of solicitorsrepresenting minority ethnic parents, identifying barriers to effectivecommunication. - Download from www.dca.gov.uk
Facts and figures on ... pupils' first language
In January 2005 11.6 per cent of primary school pupils had a firstlanguage other than English. In secondary schools this was nine percent.
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