National Family Week 2009

Wednesday 14 January 2009

The UK's first National Family Week will be held from 25 to 31 May 2009.

This exciting new initiative will celebrate and promote the social and personal benefits of family life, which is crucial for the future of our society. Improvements in education, health, crime rates and the economy are all closely connected with good family relationships.

During the week, numerous fun activities, national competitions and events for families will take place in hundreds of venues across the nation, some with celebrity involvement. Schools, children's centres, local councils, charities and not-for-profit organisations will use the week to showcase their own family-friendly work and services, and to encourage debate on the key issues. Schools will also be able to download free resources for classroom and homework activities. 

National Family Week has been personally welcomed by Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Ed Balls MP and endorsed by a host of important organisations and charities including Save the Children, National Confederation of Parent Teacher Associations and the Women's Institute.

There will be extensive national media coverage in newspapers, magazines, on TV and online. Wallplanners, 'Family Fun' booklets and goodie bags will be distributed through the Mail on Sunday, IPC Media's women's weekly magazines and all the major national shopping centres during the week before the event.

For more information and to get involved, contact the National Family Week team on 020 7871 0189 or visit the website.