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Stars of the small screen wanted

Warwickshire County Council’s Family and Parenting Support team are looking for parents, carers and families to take part in a DVD about local services.

The DVD project is aimed at Warwickshire families to highlight the information, advice and support available to them from the county council’s Family Information Service and Division for Young People. 

The project will also include production of a specialised DVD to be distributed at a key transition stages for children and young people, including starting primary school, moving onto secondary school, and leaving education. 

Michelle Watts, Family Support Officer, said: “We want to make a DVD that truly meets the needs of Warwickshire families. We are looking for parents, carers and young people willing to take part in the production who would be happy to share their experiences, concerns, hopes and fears relating to transition and accessing services.”

The Family and Parenting Support Team wish to commence filming with willing volunteers as soon as possible so if you would like to find out more or want to take part please contact Lisa Fisher or Helen List on 0845 090 8044 or email to fis@warwickshire.gov.uk by Friday 16 May 2008.