PARENTS across Inverclyde are being encouraged to share their children’s dreams for the future.

‘Future Me’, a campaign run by the Scottish Government, asks families to share their children’s dreams, either as a picture, letter or film.

Libraries in Inverclyde will have a special postbox where you can post your entry.

Cyclist Mark Beaumont hopes parents across Inverclyde will get involved.
He said: “As a parent myself, I realise what a crucial role I can play in helping my daughters think for themselves and make their dreams happen. 

“In this era of constant on screen information and instant gratification it’s critical that we have time together to talk, to story tell, to make plans and to build memories together. It’s only with the support of my parents encouraging me to enjoy the outdoors and have adventures that I am in the position I am today.” 

The initiative is part of ‘Read, Write, Count’, which aims to improve key numeracy and literacy skills among children.

Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills John Swinney said: “The Future Me campaign is about encouraging parents and carers to talk to their children about their dreams and ambitions for the future so they can start working to make these dreams a reality together.

This will not only help to raise aspirations, increase attainment and deliver better outcomes it will also provide families with ideas they can do together to build essential lifelong skills which will benefit their children whatever they decide to do. 

“I look forward to seeing the dreams of our young people throughout the country shared on the Future Me wall.”

To get involved in the campaign you can enter online at www.futureme.scot or families can head to their local library and post an entry form in the Future Me post box. 

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