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Help from home About school Help the school Your experiences Your questions
Help the school

No, you're not interfering - parents can play a vital role in a school's success. Teachers are usually crying out for help and it's a great way to give something back to your community, as well as helping out with your child's education.

So, from offering occasional help to becoming a parent governor, here's how to get involved.

Your experiences
I never thought I'd be helping out at school at this age - but it's so rewarding.
Your questions
What makes a good school governor?
Parent's pearls

"To understand a parent's love you must raise children yourself." - Chinese Proverb
The facts

Welsh children received an average of £2.48 pocket money a week in 2001 - less than children elsewhere in the UK, where the average for girls was £2.90 a week while boys got £2.72.
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Choosing a school
Becoming a school governor
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