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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 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 Outcomes Outputs Increased self esteem and resilience in children
To reduce the risks and needs of children with problem substance using parents.
aim
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