Parent Partnership
At Bedford School, we believe that a boy’s education and pastoral care work best when home and school work together. That is why we place great value on our partnership with parents—built on trust, communication and shared goals.
Supporting You Through the Teenage Years
Parenting a teenager can be both rewarding and challenging. Our Parent Partnership is here to support you as your son grows, learns and navigates this important stage of life.
Throughout the school year, we offer a programme of talks and workshops on topics that matter to families. These sessions are designed to help you better understand the teenage experience and offer practical advice for supporting your son.
We also share helpful resources—articles, websites, and book recommendations—on a wide range of pastoral topics, so you can explore further in your own time.
Annual Parent Partnership Conference
Each year, we host our Parent Partnership Conference—a chance for parents to come together, hear from school leaders and expert speakers and explore issues that affect teenage boys today.
It is a relaxed and welcoming event, focused on honest conversation, shared ideas and practical guidance.
Topics have included:
- Eat Well and Feel Great: The Science of Nutrition for Improved Academic and Physical Performance
- Online Safety
- Effective Study Skills
- Understanding Anxiety
- Guidance on Parties and Festivals
Accessing Further Advice and Support
Young Minds is a charity whose mission is to stop young people’s mental health reaching crisis point. Whether they need a reassuring conversation, specialist mental health support, or simply the knowledge that they are not alone in how they are feeling, Young Minds aims to ensure that all young people get support as quickly as possible.
Talk to Frank is the go-to website to learn everything you need to know about drugs, their effects and the law. Talk to Frank for facts, support and advice on drugs and alcohol today.
The Daniel Spargo-Mabbs Foundation works with young people, parents, teachers and professionals in schools, colleges and community groups using our evidence-based, multi-component drug and alcohol programme, developed in line with best practice for the most effective outcomes.
Get Safe Online provides unbiased, factual and easy-to-understand information on online safety and, in the link below, advice if your child is aged 13 or over.
The NSPCC is the UK’s leading children’s charity, preventing abuse and helping those affected to recover. They also offer parenting tips for all stages of your child’s life, as well as advice on how to deal with difficult situations.
Brook operates a number of sexual health and wellbeing services across the UK. They are committed to supporting young people, and the majority of services are for people under 25.
With thanks
Our thanks go to the Parents’ Guild for their ongoing support of the Parent Partnership Programme.
