Evidence shows that parents have a significant impact on outcomes for children and young people right across the Every Child Matters five outcomes. A positive parenting style can act as a protective factor against multiple disadvantages, and has a more significant impact on children's educational achievement than parents' social class or level of education. Whilst parenting is first and foremost a private and personal affair, nearly three quarters of parents say there are times when they would welcome more support in their parenting role.
For more information about support for parents, please go to http://www.rbwm.gov.uk/web/cis.htm.