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Parenting programmes overview

Parenting programmes overview

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

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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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 visit In Our Place and register by setting up an account, adding the password of your choice, and on the second page in the righthand corner use the access code WOLSEY to take you to the landing page.

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

Our new events page contains all the events we run in Suffolk, and information on how to book.

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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.

Learn more about the Triple P Parenting Programme.

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 - 16 (Teens). 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
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.

Learn more about the Triple P Parenting Programme.

Parenting programmes overview

Our courses

For parents of children aged 0-12

For parents of children aged 11-16

For parents of children of all ages