Parenting Programmes

Update: Plymouth Information, Advice and Support (for SEND) are still delivering some Parenting Programmes virtually, but have resumed delivering some courses face-to-face. We are also accepting applications for future courses.

If you need some advice and support now, please see: Families Phone Support

See the Solihull Approach for free online courses for parents and parents-to-be for residents in Devon, Torbay, Plymouth, Cornwall and the Scilly Isles.

See the latest information about coronavirus (COVID-19).

Plymouth Information, Advice and Support for SEND offer a range of internationally and locally recognised Parenting Programmes that have been shown to work in Plymouth for a wide range of families.

The course you choose will depend on the age of the children:

• Incredible Years – For parents and carers of children aged 0-12 years.
• Strengthening Families Programme 10-14 UK – For parents and young people aged 10-14 years.

Please Note: We can only accept applications for families whose postcode come under Plymouth City Council area (Plymouth, Plympton and Plymstock). Check your postcode to find your local council.

Incredible Years Course Dates

IY Basic: 3-6 years

• Wednesday’s 15 September – 15 December 2021, 1pm-2:30pm
  Venue: PIAS (Virtual)
• Thursday’s 23 September – 16 December 2021, 9:30am-12pm
  Venue: Nomany Children’s Centre, St. Johns Road, Plymouth, PL4 0PA
  Creche: Yes
• Wednesday’s 3 November 2021 – 16 February 2022, 10am-11:30am
  Venue: PIAS (Virtual)

IY Toddler: 1-3 years

• January 2022, Time: TBC
  Venue: Action for Children, Manor Street Children’s Centre, 25 Manor Street, Plymouth PL1 1TL
  Creche: Yes

IY School Age: 7-12 years

• Monday’s 20 September – 13 December 2021, 1pm-2:30pm
  Venue: PIAS (Virtual)
• Tuesday’s 21 September – 14 December 2021 – 9:30am-12:30pm
  Venue: PIAS, Jan Cutting Healthy Living Centre, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth PL2 2PQ
• Tuesday’s 11 January – 5 April 2022, 9:30am-12pm
  Venue: PIAS, Jan Cutting Healthy Living Centre, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth PL2 2PQ

IY ASC: 2-5 years

• January 2022, Time: TBC
  Venue: Action for Children, Manor Street Children’s Centre, 25 Manor Street, Plymouth PL1 1TL
  Creche: Yes

Strengthening Families Programme 10-14 UK Course Dates

• Thursday’s 23 September – 9 December 2021, 5pm-7pm.
  Sign-up session: Thursday 23 September 2021
  Venue: PIAS, Jan Cutting Healthy Living Centre, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth PL2 2PQ
• Monday’s 10 January – 28 March 2022, 5pm-7pm
  Sign-up session: Monday 10 January 2022
  Venue: PIAS, Jan Cutting Healthy Living Centre, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth PL2 2PQ

Note: PIAS hope to resume face-to-face groups from September 2021, dependent on Government guidelines.

Supporting Parents on Kids Education in Schools (SPOKES)

Supporting Parents on Kids Education in Schools (SPOKES) is a free Ready for School programme for children in Key Stage 1. It is a 9 week course where parents can learn skills to support their children and help them become more confident with their listening, talking, reading and writing.

Please note, the online Parenting Programmes applications below are only for Incredible Years and Strengthening Families Programme (SFP).

If you are a parent or professional and want to find out more about SPOKES or to register your interest, please contact Jo Best on 01752 258933 or email: jo.best@plymouth.gov.uk

You can also read more about SPOKES in our latest newsletter or on our SPOKES page.

SPOKES Newsletter

SPOKES Course Dates

SPOKES Ready for School Programme: Reception & Key Stage 1 (9 weeks)

• SPOKES Ready for School Programme
  Wednesday’s 29 September – 1 December 2021, am
  Venue: St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Primary School, Chapel Street, Plymouth PL1 4DJ
• SPOKES Ready for School Programme
  Day: TBC, Time: TBC
  Venue: Prince Rock Primary, Embankment Road, Plymouth PL4 9JF

Applying for Parenting Programme

You can apply for our Parenting Programmes by completing our online application.

Please select whether you are a parent or professional.