NEW PARENTING PROGRAMME KICKS OFF

Argyll and Bute Council’s Early Years Team has announced the launch of a new programme designed to help parents.



The 4Ts scheme - Today’s Tots … Tomorrow’s Teens - is a free programme for every parent who would like some tips and hints about supporting their child’s development.



The programme has already started in Lochgilphead and Tarbert, with further dates identified in Furnace, Rothesay, Oban, Dunoon and Helensburgh.



It will also be rolled out in Campbeltown, on Mull and on Islay at a later date.



Family Caring Trust resources promote a series of practical, workable ideas which have been tried and proven by many parents who have had similar challenges with their own children.



The 4Ts programme supports last week’s launch of the Scottish Government’snational campaign ‘Play Talk Read’ which encourages parents to play, talk and read with their children.



The 4Ts programme runs in weekly sessions and last for approximately two hours over a six week period.



The first set of sessions will be focusing on Pram to Primary School (0-6 years). Further sessions scheduled for this academic year will focus on 6 – 12 years and teenagers.



For more information, please contact Argyll and Bute Council’s Childcare Information Service on 01369 708504 or email childcare@argyll-bute.gov.uk For information on Play Talk Read, please go to www.infoscotland.com/playtalkread.