Parenting programmes are workshops and/or groups that support you with some of the challenges of being a parent. Parents tell us that they learn a great deal from each other and enjoy the support that a group provides. We offer a selection of free workshops, whatever the age or needs of your child.
Standard Stepping Stones - Triple P
Standard Stepping Stones Triple P is a programme for parents/carers of children with a disability (up to 12 years). It provides parents with comprehensive support in supporting their child’s behaviour across various settings. The focus is on understanding the function of behaviour for communication and teaching the parents/carers and child skills and strategies that reduce the behaviours.
This programme is provided for those children open to the Disabled Children & Therapy Service. This is a one-to-one support and is delivered in the family home.
The Disabled Children & Therapy Service
Supporting Parents and Children Emotionally (SPACE)
SPACE is a free programme for any parent or carer who wants to better understand and support their children’s emotions, as well as their own.
This 6-week face-to-face programme will cover:
- Understanding what is meant by a Trauma Informed approach
- Understanding toxic stress and the flight/fight response
- Practical approaches to support children to regulate their emotions
- Healthy coping strategies for dealing with stress
- Managing different emotions
- Understanding behaviour
- Building resilience in ourselves and our children
- Adopting appropriate expectations of children
- Enhancing your ability to provide nurturing care
For more information or to book a place email space@cornwall.gov.uk
Home-Start
Home-Start Kernow offers support, friendship and practical help to parents with children under 5 throughout Cornwall. Parents may struggle at one time or another, you are not alone, that’s when Home-Start Kernow can help.
Home-Start offer a variety of groups for families and most groups operate every week during term time. Most families will get 6 months of group support, some may be offered places for longer if additional support is needed or needs change.
Come chat and play with us. Visit the Home-Start website to book a place.
Visit the Home-Start Kernow websiteWILD
WILD welcomes young parents, their children, and young people who are expecting a baby. We welcome mums, dads and young parents under the age of 23, and their babies and children under the age of 5.
WILD Young Parents provide weekly groups for young parents across the county, as well as online chat groups and one to one support and help.
Visit the WILD Project website to find out more
Friends of Face to Face Oasis groups
For parent/carers of children aged 0-25 with a disability or additional need, the groups offer the opportunity to have friendly chat with trained parent befrienders who can offer support and signposting and meet with other parent/carers in a similar situation over a cuppa!
Friends of Face to Face Oasis groups Facebook page
Hunrosa
Sleep is essential for our children to grow, learn, promote immunity and good mental health. Children with neurodiversity are likely to find sleep more difficult. Hunrosa have experience and expertise in supporting families, so come to our friendly sleep session to learn about ways you can help your child to sleep better.
Please contact your Healthcare Provider should you wish to have them refer you for sleep services.
Early Help Parenting Programmes
While our Early Help parenting workshops are not specific to SEND, all parents and carers are welcome to join any of our groups and would benefit from engaging in these sessions. These programmes are evidence-based and provide an opportunity for parents and carers to learn new skills, develop confidence, and build relationships with others.
