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Parenting programmes overview

Parenting programmes overview

Guidance about parenting support programmes in Suffolk, and how to book a place on a course.

Parenting programmes

Suffolk's Children and Young People Service are redesigning the way in which parenting interventions and support are delivered.

In view of this, there will be a delay while we work through existing referrals and transition into our new structure, which we anticipate being fully embedded by January 2025.

In the meantime, our parenting groups for the Autumn term (September to December 2024) are fully subscribed and we can take no more referrals. We are working to contact parents and referrers regarding referrals that have been made for programmes in the autumn term, to talk about joining arrangements or any alterations to these programmes

We will be publishing dates and joining information for the spring term, in due course.

There are online, self-learning resources available for parents and carers in the meantime, and we would signpost you to these:

We do have a selection of Solihull online courses free to anyone with a Suffolk Postcode which you can access and complete in your own time. To access these courses please use the In Our Place website and register by setting up an account. On the second page in the righthand corner use the access code: WOLSEY to take you to the landing page.
Resources are available for parents awaiting programmes around separation, or general support regarding relationships.
There is a large library of resources around better relationships, parenting, and boundaries, available from One Plus one.

If you feel that a family’s situation is escalating and needs 1:1 support, please make a referral through the Early Help Assessment Portal.

Parenting programmes are run by Suffolk County Council and partner organisations in the voluntary and community sector.

The programmes bring experienced workers, parents and carers together to:

discuss issues
share concerns
gain practical advice and information.

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Watch this video which explains what the Solihull Approach is, and the online courses that are available for parents.

Triple P Parenting Programme

Group sessions
8 week group programme for parents of children aged 2 to 11 years. 5 x 2 hour group sessions and 3 x phone sessions.

Increases understanding of children’s behaviour and development. Practical strategies given to improve family relationships and to manage challenging situations.

Stepping Stones
For parents of children aged 0 - 12 years, 6 x 2.5 hour group sessions plus 3 x phone sessions.

9 week group programme for parents of children with a physical or learning disability. Strategies for reducing parental stress and increasing parenting effectiveness.

Triple P Parenting Programme

Family transitions
5 session group programme for parents experiencing personal distress from separation or divorce, which is impacting on their parenting.

Focus on skills to resolve conflicts, cope positively with stress and help children understand changes. To be followed by Group Triple P or Teen Triple P programme.

Seminars
For parents of children aged 2 to 11 years and 11 to 16. 1-3 workshop sessions covering aspects of positive parenting.

Increases self-confidence, self-esteem and resilience in children and young people. At more universal level than the group programme where parents can book a place or turn up on the day. Each seminar runs for 1.5 hours.

Solihull group programme
The programme is for parents of children aged 0 to 19 years. 10 week programme, 2 hours per week.

Focuses on parent and child relationships. Improves parental sensitivity, responsiveness and understanding of emotional containment, reciprocity and behaviour management.

Parenting programmes overview

Parenting programmes

Our courses

For parents of children aged 0-12

For parents of children aged 11-16

For parents of children of all ages