Parenting Support Information for Professionals
If you are a professional working with families and you would like more information to support them in their parenting journey, then this is the page for you. This page is regularly updated to ensure you, as a professional in Doncaster, have access to the most up to date information, courses, referral forms and resources.
The parenting team, what we do and how we can support your work with families
We run Parenting Programmes to support parents and carers in developing knowledge, confidence and skills that will help build a strong family life and keep children and young people safe, happy and successful.
The parenting team offers support to families with children aged 0 to teen who live in Doncaster, providing early help for children and families experiencing challenges which, without support, may get worse. We can offer face to face or online courses.
EPEC Parenting Courses
Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities (EPEC) have a number of interactive groups, where you can meet other parents and share ideas. EPEC groups are for local parents, led by local parents. Find out more here Parenting Programmes - City of Doncaster Council
Solihull Courses
We know that some people prefer to access support online when it is convenient for them, the Solihull online courses offer this opportunity. Find out about the courses on offer here Parenting Programmes - City of Doncaster Council
Doncaster partnership workforce free online training
There are a range of free courses available to all professionals working in Doncaster to support their CPD, please use the link to access the training: https://solihullapproachparenting.com/online-courses-prf-doncaster/ use the access code: STGEORGE_PRF
Who you might refer
Families living in Doncaster some examples might include:
- Anyone who needs help to understand and support the development of a child aged 0 to teen
- Parents who are feeling low in confidence, lonely or isolated
- New parents who are having difficulty adjusting
- Parents experiencing challenges with imbedding routines, setting boundaries, sleep or behaviour
- Families with difficulties around parent/child relationships and bonding
How you can make a referral
If you are the lead professional with a family/child and you want to refer a parent on to an evidence based parenting programme there needs to be an up-to-date assessment in place and parenting needs to be included in the family plan.
The referral form then needs to be sent to ppt@doncaster.gov.uk this will then be processed by business support and the parent will be added to our waiting list. The parenting coordinator will then contact the parent and offer them a place on the most appropriate course for them.
If a professional has identified that a parent would benefit form attending a parenting programme but it is at a universal level, then the parent can be supported to self-refer. This is done by ringing MASH 01302 734110.
Reducing Parental Conflict – relationships matters
When two people share responsibility for a child, no matter whether they are still together or separated, the relationship between them has a direct impact on the mental health of their children. All relationships have tricky moments it’s how they’re experienced and resolved that matters. There is a lot of help available for you to signpost families to, via the relationship matters webpage. Online resource here Relationships Matters - City of Doncaster Council.
Parenting Timetable
South Area Parenting Programme
Group | Start Date | End Date | Duration | Venue | Facilitators |
Solihull | Wednesday 25th January 2025 9:30 - 11:30am | 26th March 2025 | 10 weeks | Denaby Family Hub | Ayshea bright Jayne Beresford |
123 Magic | Friday 17th January 2025 9:30 - 11:30am | 14th February 2025 | 5 weeks | Rossington Family Hub | Jen Livingstone Andrea Stevenson |
North Area Parenting Programme
Group | Start Date | End Date | Duration | Venue | Facilitators |
Solihull | Tuesday 14th January 2025 12:30 - 2:30pm | 25th Match 2025 | 10 weeks | Bentley Family Hub | Nicola Mant Deirdre Beevers |
Central Area Parenting Programme
Group | Start Date | End Date | Duration | Venue | Facilitators |
Incredible Years Parenting Course | Wednesday 15th January 2025 | 9th April 2025 | 12 weeks | Central Family Hub, Green Room | Nicola Mant Deirdre Beevers |
Solihull | Thursday 16th January 2025 | 27th March 2025 | 10 weeks | Wheatley Family Hub | Ayshea Bright PAFSS Central TBC |
East Area Parenting Programme
Group | Start Date | End Date | Duration | Venue | Facilitators |
Solihull | Thursday 16th January 2025 | 27th March 2025 | 10 weeks | Armthorpe Library | Jody Holland Jen Livingstone PAFSS East TBC |
Downloads and resources
- Parenting Course Booklet
- Download (10.2MB - PDF)
- New parenting referral form 2024
- Download (18KB - DOCX)
Downloads & Resources
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