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fsu Scotland
The impact of parental substance use
on the child’s experience of school
Parental Substance Use -The Context
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Hidden Harm
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Getting Our Priorities Right
Impact of parental problem drug use on
education
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Age 0-2 lack of stimulation due to
parental preoccupation with drugs
Age 3-4 lack of stimulation,
irregular or no attendance at preschool
Age 5-9 poorer school attendance,
preparation and concentration due
to parental problems and home
situation
Impact of parental problem drug use on
education
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Age 10 -14 continued poor
academic performance, higher risk
of school exclusion
Age 15 + lack of educational
attainment may affect long-term life
chances
Resilience and protective factors
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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
Protective factors
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One or both parents receiving
effective treatment
Other responsible adults are
helpfully involved in the child
To reduce the risks
and needs of
children with
problem
substance using
parents.
Increased self esteem
and resilience in
children
Increased engagement with
school
Families access other
helping services
Parents receive ongoing
support with addiction
Development of parenting
capacity
Intensive support Individual and group support Joint working with professionals
from children’s and adult services
to parents to
to children
develop parenting
Helping families access other
capacity
services
Family school liaison work to promote
positive school experience
Challenges
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Inter-agency working
Engaging parents
Identifying a hidden problem
Measuring change and outcomes