Schedule of Parent Support Programmes and groups in Dorset Localities
Universal Programmes
These programmes are available to any parent within the catchment area of the programme provider, and may assist parents with general parenting issues/styles.
PEEP
PEEP (Peers Early Education Partnership) is an early learning programme, which aims to contribute towards improving the life chances of children.
Contact your local Children’s Centre for further information:
Web link: http://www.dorsetforyou.com/index.jsp?articleid=386879
Fusion
Fusion is a six session course aiming to equip families with skills and strategies to improve positive communication within the family unit.
Contact: Fusion is being run in schools thorough Dorset – please contact your child’s school for further information.
Living with Parents Day
The Living with Parents Day is a one day event designed to; enable the parent and child to spend some 1:1 time together, to work on problem solving and improved communication.
Contact:
Debbie Cheeseman (Dorset Youth Inclusion Support Panel) on 01258 457858.
d.cheesman@dorsetcc.gov.uk
Targeted Evidence Based Programmes
The evidence based programmes used in Dorset are listed below. All are approved by the National Academy of Parenting Practitioners, as having a high satisfaction rating from a broad range of parents, and a sound theoretical base. They have been rigorously evaluated and shown to be effective.
These can be suitable for universal purposes but also where there may be additional/high needs.
Triple P
Triple P is a parenting programme is designed for parents (including grandparents, extended family or relevant carers) of children with mild – severe behavioural or emotional issues.
Age related programmes;
· Group Triple P covers the 0-12 year age range.
· Teen Triple P covers the 12-16 years age range
Mellow Parenting
The Mellow Parenting programme is designed for parents of children under five with a high or critical level of need. It is particularly designed for; parents with mental health issues including depression and post natal depression; parents with alcohol misuse problems; parents on parenting orders; parents with anxiety or stress; and parents / families where there are child protection issues / concerns. (requires Social Worker referral)
Incredible Years (Webster Stratton)
The Incredible Years Programmes are offered for parents /carers of children from birth. The programmes can be offered universally and can be offered as targeted, specialist or treatment programmes for a range of child conduct and attention problems.
Incredible Years promotes protective factors such as positive and nurturing parenting and can reduce risk factors.
Age related programmes;
· Pre – school programme
· School age programme
For more information contact:
Louisa Payne: Parent Support Senior Practitioner Tel: 07827 239005
Bridport Children’s Centre 01308 421714 j.walkey@dorsetcc.gov.uk, g.holmes@dorsetcc.gov.uk j.davie@dorsetcc.gov.uk
ADHD Incredible Years Parenting Programme Nicky Moore (CAMHS) 07860 458847