Co-ordinator: Glenda Banyard

Helping you to find your feet

This voluntary service is offered by a group of parents of pupils of the BSP who have lived in France for a while. Their aim is give you information and advice about the area in which you live and to introduce you to other families.

The service is organised geographically so there is a 'Welcome Mum' (or 'Dad') for each commune where there are BSP families. Some of the larger communes have two 'Welcome Mums' and some of the smaller communes are grouped together.

Your 'Welcome Mum' will be able to give you information on local doctors, dentists, hospitals, orthodontists, vets, shops, etc., in your area. They will also be able to give you details on clubs and organisations for both young and 'old', including sports, dance, French lessons and conversation groups - in fact all the things that are of concern to you when moving to a foreign country. They will also be a friendly ear on the end of a telephone! All this, we hope, will make your stay in France a happy and fulfilling experience for all the family.

Summer arrivals and making contacts

Your 'Welcome Mum' will call you soon after you arrive here but you may not hear from her until September if you move during the summer holidays. Please feel free to contact the Welcome Mum Co-ordinator if this is the case.

Whilst trying to get in touch with all new arrivals, a few families slip through the net due to internet or phone connections being disrupted during your move. If you have not been contacted directly then please telephone your area 'Welcome Mum'. There is a complete list of 'Welcome Mums' in the School's Telephone Directory or you can contact the co-ordiantor direct for details.

Property Rentals

The Co-ordinator also keeps a list of local estate agents that have a number of properties that have been used by previous BSP families, which can be sent to you.

If you would like more information then please do not hesitate in contacting the Welcome Mum Co-ordinator, Glenda Banyard at welcome.mother@britishschool.fr