City supernanny to remain
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| Islay Downey |
SOUTHAMPTON'S Supernanny will remain in her post after the Government agreed to continue funding the post for the next three years.
In an additional boost for the city's parents the council has also pledged to take over the £50,000 a year contract when that funding dries up.
Islay Downey was appointed to the role last year as part of the city being chosen as one of the Government's Respect areas under a new drive to tackle antisocial behaviour.
City bosses were given £50,000 as part of a £4m package to fund the role of the child psychologist and associated parenting courses as a key part of the antisocial behaviour team in Southampton.
Since taking up the post last April, Islay has headed a number of parenting courses aimed at tackling problem youngsters' behaviour that is in danger of getting out of hand.
She has also worked with over 80 families offering support and putting them in touch with services that can help.
When she was appointed the funding was only guaranteed from the Government for a year but the Department for Children, Families and Schools has announced it will fund the position for another three years, prompting the council to also pledge its long term support to the role.
5:30am Monday 12th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: Sue, Southampton on 6:23am Mon 12 May 08
What an absolute waste of money - £50,000 and she has only worked with 80 families. The money could be spent on giving reins to every family and a fine if they refuse to use them.
The number of under threes who are allowed to run around in publis places with no thought for the general public. Yesterday, a two year old running around Marks and Spencers coffee shop with no supervision. The toddler knew he was being naughty and he wanted to be disciplined. In the bookshop, a toddler yelling Daddy, nil response. Staff ignored him. He wandered out of the bookshop and he could have gone anywhere. Eventually Daddy materialised but the child was endangered. This happens every day in public areas. Parents have absolved themselves totally of any responsibility for their children. Discipline is a sign that you cherish your child. The money given for the respect project has had no visible effect at all in the city.
What an absolute waste of money - £50,000 and she has only worked with 80 families. The money could be spent on giving reins to every family and a fine if they refuse to use them.
The number of under threes who are allowed to run around in publis places with no thought for the general public. Yesterday, a two year old running around Marks and Spencers coffee shop with no supervision. The toddler knew he was being naughty and he wanted to be disciplined. In the bookshop, a toddler yelling Daddy, nil response. Staff ignored him. He wandered out of the bookshop and he could have gone anywhere. Eventually Daddy materialised but the child was endangered. This happens every day in public areas. Parents have absolved themselves totally of any responsibility for their children. Discipline is a sign that you cherish your child. The money given for the respect project has had no visible effect at all in the city.
Posted by: Benny Fitt, Thornhill on 7:42am Mon 12 May 08
As one of her 'patients' is Denzil, I think that she deserves every penny!
As one of her 'patients' is Denzil, I think that she deserves every penny!
Posted by: Condor Man, Southampton on 8:14am Mon 12 May 08
It's all part of the Nanny State where responsibility has been taken away from parents and given (at cost) to so called experts.
Eventually we'll realise that it is OUR responsibility to bring up OUR children and the WE can reclaim OUR right to bring OUR kids up.
It's all part of the Nanny State where responsibility has been taken away from parents and given (at cost) to so called experts.
Eventually we'll realise that it is OUR responsibility to bring up OUR children and the WE can reclaim OUR right to bring OUR kids up.
Posted by: ana, southampton on 8:38am Mon 12 May 08
[quote][bold]Benny Fitt[/bold] wrote:
As one of her 'patients' is Denzil, I think that she deserves every penny![/quote] What has Denzil done that is so wrong, He just voices his views like me and most leave him alone
Benny Fitt wrote:
As one of her 'patients' is Denzil, I think that she deserves every penny!
What has Denzil done that is so wrong, He just voices his views like me and most leave him alone
Posted by: Duh, Southampton on 10:40am Mon 12 May 08
What a total waste of money, that money could be put towards a new home to lock the little **** up when they start abusing people.
What a total waste of money, that money could be put towards a new home to lock the little **** up when they start abusing people.
Posted by: concerned, home on 11:08am Mon 12 May 08
wat a waste of money
that could be spent on more drs in hospitals
wat a waste of money
that could be spent on more drs in hospitals
Posted by: Benny Fitt, Thornhill on 1:12pm Mon 12 May 08
[quote][bold]ana[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Benny Fitt[/bold] wrote: As one of her 'patients' is Denzil, I think that she deserves every penny![/quote] What has Denzil done that is so wrong, He just voices his views like me and most leave him alone[/quote] That is the point! He is not left alone, because he needs to be cared for!
Having reached 'the age of bewilderment', he is the community's responsibility!
ana wrote:
Benny Fitt wrote: As one of her 'patients' is Denzil, I think that she deserves every penny!
What has Denzil done that is so wrong, He just voices his views like me and most leave him alone
That is the point! He is not left alone, because he needs to be cared for!
Having reached 'the age of bewilderment', he is the community's responsibility!
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