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Define Fine: Parent Peer Support for School Attendance Difficulties

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Bluebell House, Main Street,
Market Harborough,
Leicestershire
LE16 7RU
United Kingdom

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Define Fine: Parent Peer Support for School Attendance Difficulties
07745 179999

Description

Define Fine is a parent/carer-led organisation. They believe that children and young people can only be described as "fine in school" if:

  • They are safe, healthy, and happy
  • Their needs are acknowledged and supported
  • They can access suitable education

Define Fine was set up in response to the growing number of children and young people who experience school attendance difficulties. More specifically, those affected by ‘school refusal’ or 'emotionally-based school avoidance.' These behaviours might be caused by a disability, an unmet special educational need, a physical or mental illness (either suspected or diagnosed), bullying, academic pressure, or even the school environment itself.

Define Fine provide peer support, using tried and tested resources. They help parents/carers advocate for their child (or young person) so that they can learn and achieve. The organisation hopes to develop its growing network. They train peers to advocate for their own family members, with a hope that one day, they might be in a position to support other families themselves.

Define Fine empowers parents/carers to work with professionals. This should lead to earlier interventions (resulting in better outcomes), and could reduce the risk of unnecessary attendance prosecutions and safeguarding interventions.

Cost
Free
Locality
National Organisation
Age range
Suitable for ages from 0 to 100 years
Referral Route
No Referral Needed
Type of Service
Forums and Support Networks
Eligibility Criteria
Carer / Family / Parent / Relative
Provider Category
Targeted Services - Additional Support Needs
Special Needs
Suitable for Everyone
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Last updated 12 September 2023