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)

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