Parenting Programmes
Plymouth Information, Advice and Support for SEND offer a range of internationally 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 that we can only accept applications for families living with the Plymouth Local Authority area (Plymouth, Plympton and Plymstock). Check your postcode to find your local council.
Apply for Parenting Programmes
Incredible Years Course Dates
| Course Type | Course Dates | Time | Venue | Creche |
| IY Basic | 10 Sep - 17 Dec 2018 | Monday 9.45-11-45 |
Plymouth Information, Advice & Support for SEND, Jan Cutting Healthy Living Centre, Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth, PL2 2PQ |
No |
| IY ASC | 11 Sep - 18 Dec 2018 | Tuesday 9.30-12.00 |
Plymouth Information, Advice & Support for SEND, Jan Cutting Healthy Living Centre, Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth, PL2 2PQ |
No |
| IY Basic | 12 Sep - 19 Dec 2018 | Wednesday 12.15-2.30 |
Tamar Folk Children's Centre, Victoria Road Primary School, Trelawney Avenue, Plymouth PL5 1RH | Yes |
| IY Basic | 13 Sep - 13 Dec 2018 | Thur 9.30-12.00 |
Rees Youth Centre, Mudge Way, Plympton, PL7 2PS | Yes |
| IY School Age | 18 Sep - 18 Dec 2018 | Tuesday 9.30-12.00 |
The Virginia House Centre, Palace Street, Bretonside, Plymouth, PL1 2AY | No |
| IY Toddler | 20 Sep - 13 Dec 2018 | Thursday 9.30-12.00 |
Lark Children's Centre, Ham Drive Nursery School, Ham Drive, Plymouth PL2 2NJ | Yes |
| IY Baby | 31 Oct - 19 Dec 2018 | Wednesday 9.45-11.45 |
Plymouth Information, Advice & Support for SEND, Jan Cutting Healthy Living Centre, Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth, PL2 2PQ |
No |
| IY Basic | 7 Jan - 1 Apr 2019 |
Monday |
Nomony Children's Centre, 27 St John's Road, Plymouth PL4 0PA | Yes |
| IY School Age | 8 Jan - 2 Apr 2019 | Tuesday 9.30-12.00 |
Plymouth Information, Advice & Support for SEND, Jan Cutting Healthy Living Centre, Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth, PL2 2PQ |
No |
| IY Basic | 9 Jan - 3 Apr 2019 | Wednesday 9.30-12.00 |
Tamar Folk Children's Centre, Victoria Road Primary School, Trelawney Avenue, Plymouth PL5 1RH | Yes |
| IY School Age | 10 Jan - 4 Apr 2019 | Thursday 9.30-12.00 |
Plymouth Information, Advice & Support for SEND, Jan Cutting Healthy Living Centre, Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth, PL2 2PQ |
No |
Strengthening Families Programme 10-14 UK Course Dates
| Course Type | Course Dates | Time | Venue | Creche |
| Strengthening Families Programme 10-14 UK | 31 Oct - 12 Dec 2018 | Wednesday 5-7pm |
Plymouth Information, Advice & Support for SEND, Jan Cutting Healthy Living Centre, Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth PL2 2PQ |
No |
| Strengthening Families Programme 10-14 UK | 31 Jan - 21 Mar 2019 | Thursday 5-7pm |
Plymouth Information, Advice & Support for SEND, Jan Cutting Healthy Living Centre, Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth PL2 2PQ |
No |
Note: The next courses will be Jan 2019. Dates to be confirmed.
Supporting Parents on Kids Education in Schools (SPOKES)
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.
| Course Type | Course Dates | Time | Venue |
| Literacy Programme: Key Stage 1 Parents |
25 Sep - 4 Dec 2018 | Tuesday 12.45-3.00pm |
Plaistow Hill Infants & Nursery School, Roman Way, Plymouth PL5 2DT |
| Literacy Programme: Key Stage 1 Parents |
26 Sep - 5 Dec 2018 | Wednesday 1.00-3.30pm |
St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chapel Street, Plymouth PL1 4DJ |
| Literacy Programme: Key Stage 1 Parents |
10 Oct - 12 Dec 2018 | Wednesday 9.15-11.45am |
Mount Wise Community Primary School, James Street, Plymouth PL1 4LA |
| Literacy Programme: Key Stage 1 Parents |
22 Jan - 26 Mar 2019 | Tuesday 9.15-11.45am |
Riverside Community Primary School, Pool Park Road, Plymouth PL5 1DD |
| Literacy Programme: Key Stage 1 Parents |
24 Jan - 28 Mar 2019 | Thursday 9.15-11.45am |
Shakespeare Primary School, 400 Honicknowle Lane, Plymouth PL5 3JU |
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.
Parent Professional