Parenting Programmes

The Being a Parent group is designed to be delivered by Parent Group Leaders who have attended parent group leader training within their EPEC hub. The course provides you with a better understanding of your children’s feelings and needs which affects their behaviours. It offers a range of parenting strategies to support you as parents (parenting ‘toolkit’) and reduce those everyday family stresses. It gives you a better knowledge of child development and ways to build on the relationship you have with your child.

Who is the course for?

For parents or carers of children aged 2-11 years.

How do I access the course?

Please call into or phone your local Family Hub to register your interest.

The Being a Parent - Autism group is designed to be delivered by Parent Group Leaders who are living similar life experiences and have attended Parent Group Leader training within their EPEC hub.  

The course covers lots about coping as a parent, the effects of Autism, reading cues and nonverbal communication, as well as setting realistic boundaries. It provides ideas and practical tips such as visual aids and routines to support you as parents.  This course promotes self-care and helps to reduce those everyday family stresses which builds a happier home.

Who is the course for?

For parents or carers of children/young people aged 2-19 years who are being observed to support a GDA, be on the pathway or already have a diagnosis. The groups will be delivered in age ranges of the child or young person.

How do I access the course?

Please call into or phone your local Family Hub to register your interest.

The Baby and Us group is delivered by trained local parents who share many of the same worries and experiences as every new parent. Learning takes place through discussions and activities where new skills can be practiced in a supportive environment.

This course begins with supporting the self-esteem of you as new mothers and fathers, who then go on to build confident relationships with your babies. There is a special focus on communicating with your baby and understanding their temperaments. It also helps you to understand the daily routines such as crying, sleeping and feeding which can be very challenging for you as parents of your very young babies.

Who is the course for?

For any parent or carer of a baby who is under 9 months of age.

How do I access the course?

Please call into or phone your local Family Hub to register your interest.

Triple P for Baby aims to prepare you as parents for a positive transition to parenthood and the first year with your baby, promoting sensitive and responsive care in the perinatal period. As parents you will take part in a range of exercises to learn strategies to develop a positive relationship with your baby, promote your baby’s development and help teach your baby new skills and behaviours.

Who is the course for?

Parents at the transition to parenthood or with a baby up to 12 months of age. Parents need to be able to commit to all eight sessions.

How do I access the course?

Please call into or phone your local Family Hub or speak to your Early Days worker.

Doncaster Council and other partners have commissioned an online parenting programme for all parents, carers and grandparents in Doncaster.

The programme is completely free for Doncaster residents and can be completed on any computer or mobile device with internet access. The programme can be accessed at any time, day or night, to fit around a your busy life.

There are multiple courses for you to choose from and you can complete them all or just the one that is most appropriate for you. Find out more about the courses below.

Visit the Solihull Approach Programme using your Doncaster postcode and access code STGEORGE to gain this free support and advice. 

Free 5 week Antenatal classes for all pregnant women and their partner or supporter living in Doncaster

• Helping you and your baby through pregnancy, the stages of labour and birth
• Get to know your baby in the womb
• Advice on feeding your baby
• Meet other parents to be and share experiences
• Health advice and support

How do I access the programme?

Contact Doncaster Health Visitors on 01302 566766

Triple P, Positive Parenting Programme, is an 8 week course. Triple P suggests simple routines and small changes which can make a big difference to your family. The group is aimed at parents of children aged 0-12 years.

In Triple P, the focus is on developing positive attitudes, skills and behaviours, which can help to prevent problems arising.

You will learn about: 

• Supporting children through the different stages of social and emotional development, building confidence and encouraging independent problem solving
• Supporting to set up effective routines and realistic limit setting that reduces conflict in the home
• Building on parent-child relationships and developing parents' skills by using a range of positive approaches

How do I access the programme?

You can access a parenting programme by asking your support worker to request on your behalf or through Doncaster’s Early Help Hub by completing the online referral form or via telephone 01302 734110.

If you are a professional working with a family please contact the Parenting Team to enquire on how to refer - PPT@doncaster.gov.uk

Find out more about the Triple P programme. 

Teen Triple P is an 8 week course. Is is aimed at parents of children aged 13-18 years who are interested in learning a variety of parenting skills. 

You will learn about:

• Setting goals and using strategies to help our teenager develop skills
• Managing inappropriate behaviour and negotiating boundaries
• Supporting your teenager with dealing with their emotions
• How to plan around risk-taking behaviour or risky situations

How do I access the programme?

You can access a parenting programme by asking your support worker to request on your behalf or through Doncaster’s Early Help Hub by completing the online referral form or via telephone 01302 734110.

If you are a professional working with a family please contact the Parenting Team to enquire on how to refer - PPT@doncaster.gov.uk

Find out more about the Triple P programme.

123 Magic is a 5 week behavioural management programme for parents and carers of young children age 2-12 years old.

This course can be particularly useful for parenting children who have ADHD, however is a programme that can be helpful to support parents to develop a healthy relationship with all children

You will learn about:

• Controlling obnoxious behaviour (arguing, whining fighting, tantrums)
• Encouraging good behaviour (going to bed, homework, eating)
• Strengthening your relationship with your child (praise, active listening, shared fun)

How do I access the programme?

You can access a parenting programme by asking your support worker to request on your behalf or through Doncaster’s Early Help Hub by completing the online referral form or via telephone 01302 734110.

If you are a professional working with a family please contact the Parenting Team to enquire on how to refer - PPT@doncaster.gov.uk

Find out more about the 1-2-3 Magic programme.

Incredible Years Programme is a 16 week course which looks at how parents can encourage their child’s social skills and increase positive behaviour. The group is aimed at parents of children ages 2-12 years.

You will learn about:

• How to play with your child
• Effective praise and use of rewards
• Establishing routines and rules
• How to manage behaviour
• Teaching your child to problem solve

How do I access the programme?

You can access a parenting programme by asking your support worker to request on your behalf or through Doncaster’s Early Help Hub by completing the online referral form or via telephone 01302 734110.

If you are a professional working with a family please contact the Parenting Team to enquire on how to refer - PPT@doncaster.gov.uk

Solihull Parenting is a 10 week group which looks at building relationships between you and your child. This group is aimed at parents of children aged 0-18 years.

You will explore issues such as:

• Parenting styles
• Developmental needs of your child - including sleep and communication
• Understanding your child's behaviour
• Having fun together

How do I access the programme?

You can access a parenting programme by asking your support worker to request on your behalf or through Doncaster’s Early Help Hub by completing the online referral form or via telephone 01302 734110.

If you are a professional working with a family please contact the Parenting Team to enquire on how to refer - PPT@doncaster.gov.uk

Find our more about the Solihull programme.

The Reducing Parental Conflict course is delivered in small groups over six, two hour sessions. The course is aimed at parents who have parental conflict and have not managed to resolve this themselves or with support from their local Family Hub or Your Place teams. 

The course covers:

• Why parental relationships matter
• What can cause conflict
• Signs of relationship distress for children and parents
• Positive and negative communication
• Coping strategies
• Arguing styles, thoughts, feelings and behaviours and anger. 

How do I access the programme?

You can access a parenting programme by asking your support worker to request on your behalf or through Doncaster’s Early Help Hub by completing the online referral form or via telephone 01302 734110.

If you are a professional working with a family please contact the Parenting Team to enquire on how to refer - PPT@doncaster.gov.uk

The Family Transitions Triple P course is helpful for parents who need extra support to adjust and manage the transition from a two-parent family to a single-parent family.

The course focuses on skills to resolve conflicts with former partners and how to cope positively with stress.

How do I access the programme?

You can access a parenting programme by asking your support worker to request on your behalf or through Doncaster’s Early Help Hub by completing the online referral form or via telephone 01302 734110.

If you are a professional working with a family please contact the Parenting Team to enquire on how to refer - PPT@doncaster.gov.uk

• Baby's/teenager's brain development
• All about the first few years of a child's life
• Bedtime routines
• Dealing with temper tantrums
• Tips on talking to and interacting with your child
• Teenagers and risk taking
• Tips to support your teenager
• The importance of sleep for teenagers

How do I access the programme?

Look out for details on these pop up workshops in your local Family Hub.