This article is by a group of people who have supported many families to secure and maintain their children in neighbourhood schools. It was written to share what they have learned about support groups which are committed to the belief that every child has the right to attend a neighbourhood school. It describes a support group in a month by month format, covering some of the issues a group may have to face during its development. "Every time we are involved in assisting a family we share what we have learned from helping the last family and realise we will continue to learn in assisting the new family..." Keywords: Education, School age, Community Development