PARENTS who think that education for their children ends with school are being encouraged to rethink their views.

With only 15 per cent of a child's waking life spent at school, the educational charity Campaign for Learning, wants to stress the importance the role of the family has on a child's development.

Their annual Family Learning Weekend, to be held this year from the October 11-13 aims to raise awareness of this issue and to give families an enjoyable way of learning together.

Last year thousands of events ranging from painting and sports, to model making and cookery took place. For more details on what is going on in Bolton call 0117 966 7755.