FAST programme expands to help more families

Children on the Isle of Man will get more support to help them fulfil their potential - in and out of school. 

'Families and Schools Together' - or FAST - encourages children, teachers, parents and the community to work together. 

It was first launched on the Island in 2015 at Willaston School - this year the programme will be rolled out to six primary schools. 

Sessions are run weekly and are an opportunity for children and their parents to attend structured activities and meetings with their peers.  

Principle youth officer Ken Callister says it's been good for parents who didn't have a great experience in school: