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Written question asked by Tim Loughton (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 January 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 January 2006. It was answered by Baroness Hughes of Stretford (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 January 2006 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.


National Parenting Academy

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what methods will be used by the National Parenting Academy to assist professionals to help parents to bring up their children.
Answer

The National Parenting Academy will use evidence-based parenting interventions which have a proven track record of success. The most effective parent support programmes have a clear theoretical underpinning, follow a programme manual and usually last 8–12 weeks.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
441 c1233W; 42112
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Children Education Parents National parenting academy
Link
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