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fsu Scotland. The impact of parental substance use on the child’s experience of school. Parental Substance Use -The Context. Hidden Harm Getting Our Priorities Right. Impact of parental problem drug use on education. Age 0-2 lack of stimulation due to parental preoccupation with drugs

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fsu Scotland

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  1. fsu Scotland The impact of parental substance use on the child’s experience of school

  2. Parental Substance Use -The Context • Hidden Harm • Getting Our Priorities Right

  3. Impact of parental problem drug use on education • Age 0-2 lack of stimulation due to parental preoccupation with drugs • Age 3-4 lack of stimulation, irregular or no attendance at pre-school • Age 5-9 poorer school attendance, preparation and concentration due to parental problems and home situation

  4. Impact of parental problem drug use on education • Age 10 -14 continued poor academic performance, higher risk of school exclusion • Age 15 + lack of educational attainment may affect long-term life chances

  5. Resilience and protective factors • Strong social support networks • Presence of at least one unconditionally supportive parent • A committed mentor or other person from outside the family • Positive school experiences

  6. Protective factors • One or both parents receiving effective treatment • Other responsible adults are helpfully involved in the child

  7. aim To reduce the risks and needs of children with problem substance using parents. Increased self esteem and resilience in children Families access other helping services Outcomes Increased engagement with school Parents receive ongoing support with addiction Development of parenting capacity Joint working with professionals from children’s and adult services Intensive support to parents to develop parenting capacity Individual and group support to children Outputs Helping families access other services Family school liaison work to promote positive school experience

  8. Challenges • Inter-agency working • Engaging parents • Identifying a hidden problem • Measuring change and outcomes

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