January 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
If you have a parenting programme or regular parenting support group to add to this leaflet or you wish to receive a copy each month to share with parents and colleagues email: Carole.Williams@ipswich.gov.uk
 
 
 
 
Strengthening Families Programme
 
Venue
Start Date
Times
To book a place/more information
Additional details
Treehouse CC
East Ipswich
7 weeks starting Tuesday 31st Jan – 20th Mar (excluding half term).
4 – 6.30pm
Bernadette.Stephenson@suffolk.gov.uk
Gill.francis@suffolk.gov.uk
07540 671191
Children Centre, 251 Clapgate Lane, Ipswich.
 
Triple P Seminars   for parents with children aged 4 -12
Universal no booking required
Venue
Start Date
Times
To book a place/more information
Additional details
Sidegate Primary School
TBC
Thursday 1-2.30pm
Gill.francis@suffolk.gov.uk
07540 671191
seminar 1 (– time after 2.30-3pm to discuss joining the 8 week group)
 
The Oaks Primary School –
Chantry area
Monday 9th January
9.00 - 10.30 a.m
 
9.00 – 10.30
Carole.williams@ipswich.gov.uk
07921 941 620
Good Parking
Seminar 3 Raising Responsible Children
Triple P TEEN Seminars for parents with children aged 11-16
Universal no booking required
Chantry High School
Monday 9th January
11.00 – 12.30
Carole.Williams@ipswich.gov.uk
07921 941 620
Seminar 2 Getting Teenagers Connected
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Triple P Group (Age 2-11)
 
Venue
Start Date
Times
To book a place/more information
Additional details
The Oaks Primary School
Mondays 30th January
(excluding half term).
9.15 –11.15
Carole.Williams@ipswich.gov.uk
07921 941 620
No group in half term
Bramford Lane CC
Tuesdays
31st January
10.30-12.30
Gill.francis@suffolk.gov.uk
07540 671191
 
Sidegate Primary School
Thursdays
2nd February
1pm –3pm.
Gill.francis@suffolk.gov.uk
07540 671191
 
Triple P for parents with a Learning Disability
2012
Dates to be confirmed
 
Carole.Williams@ipswich.gov.uk
01473 433438
07921 941620
We are currently planning this and dates will be out soon.
Triple P Group Teen (Age 12-16)
 
Venue
Start Date
Times
To book a place/more information
Additional details
Chantry High School
17th January
9.30 – 11.30
Carole.williams@ipswich.gov.uk
01473 433438
07921 941 620
 
 
Webster Stratton (BABY & TODDLER (The Incredible Years)
Venue
Start Date
Times
To book a place/more information
Additional details
Ormiston CC
Starting
Thursday 19th January
 
 
1.30-3.00 pm
Sarah.Brown@ormiston.org
01473 724549
Frankie.gibbons@suffolk.gov.uk
01473 322055
For carers and babies from birth – six months
 
 
 
 
 
 
Webster Stratton (Age 2-6) (The Incredible Years)
Venue
Start Date
Times
To book a place/more information
Additional details
Ormiston CC
Felixstowe Road
Tuesday 24th January
12.45pm  – 2.45 pm
 
Ann.elsom@ormston.org
01473 724549
Helen.seager@suffolk.gov.uk
01473 322056
 
Partnership facilitation by Ormiston and Treehouse Children’s Centres
Child care can be arranged if needed
Cherry Blossom CC
East Bergholt
 
12th January 2012
1pm -3pm
For 10 weeks
Ailsa Wyatt
Family Support Worker
01206 299467
Fax: 01206 298405
07545423309
 
 
 
 
Highfield Children’s Centre
(Dates to be confirmed)
TBC
Contact Jannice Simpson
Jannice.Simpson@suffolk.gov.uk
NB.  CRECHE PROVIDED
Wellington Children’s Centre
Chevalier Street
Rolling Programme
TBC
Clara French – Family Support Worker.
www.clara.french@suffolk.gov.uk
01473 283788
Contact Clara for new dates
Treehouse Childrens Centre
Rolling Programme
TBC
01473 322055
Contact the Children’s Centre for details
Caring Dads
Wellington CC
TBC
February
Mondays evenings
For more information contact the Children’s centre
01473 283788
 
Brett River CC
Hadleigh
Commencing
Thursday evenings
February 2012
7 – 9pm
Ailsa.wyatt@suffolk.gov.uk
cathy@compass-ion.org
 
Felixstowe CC
TBC
 
Gill.francis@suffolk.gov.uk
07540 671191
In planning
Parents Apart
Parents Apart
TBC. End of Jan
West Ipswich Cluster
TBC
Please contact Clara or Eloise on 283788 to book your place or for more information
Parents Apart is a 6 week programme designed to help parents that have been through separation or divorce.  The programme will be run in the West Ipswich Cluster for families with a child under the age of 6 years. 
 
Parents Are People
Hawthorn Drive
Childrens Centre
Tuesdays
17th January
1 – 3 pm.
Referrals to
Carole.williams@ipswich.gov.uk
01473 433438
07921 941 620
A programme of workshops for mothers who may be feeling a lack of confidence using coaching and solution focused techniques to help them boost their self esteem to be more effective in their parenting role.
 
 Whose In Charge
Venue to be confirmed
Wednesdays
29th February – 2nd May
(excluding Easter holidays)
10 – 12pm
Referrals to
Carole.williams@ipswich.gov.uk
01473 433438
07921 941 620
cathy@compass-ion.org
For parents of children aged 10-18 who are experiencing abuse by their children.
See below for more information.
 Freedom Programme
Lighthouse
Mondays
16th January
1.00 – 2.30
Should you require information on The Freedom Programme or Legal Services tel. Katy/Michelle
01473 220776/9
(leaves time for collection of children from school)
 
Lighthouse
Mondays
16th January
6.00 –7.30pm
Tel. Katy/Michelle
01473 220776/9
(For women that work or can only get child care in the evening)
 
Lighthouse
Tuesdays
17th January
9.30 am.
Tel. Katy/Michelle
01473 220776/9
 
North Ipswich area
Mondays
30th January
 
For booking and further information, please contact Julie on 07595087782 or Lisa on 07872420537
 
South West Ipswich
Thursdays
5th January
10 – 12.00
Tracey.stribling@suffolk.gov.uk
Michelle.pearce@suffolk.gov.uk
01473 260882
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SCC Community Learning and Skills Development –
Courses for Parents 2011
 
For Community Learning Courses above contact:
Murrayside reception  01473 712645​Alternative Contact: ​Lyndsey Hessey 01473 325284
 
 
 
Venue
Course Title
Day and Times
Starting
To book a place contact:
Ipswich
Murrayside Leap Centre
 
Living with Children
Wednesday 10-12
18th January 2011
0845 603 7197
Ipswich
Murrayside Leap Centre
Living with Teenagers
Thursday  10-12
19th  January 2011
0845 603 7197
Felixstowe
The Oaks CC
 Living with Children
Monday  10 -12
16th January 2011
 
Ipswich
Murrayside Leap Centre
 
Being a Dad
Thursday 1.00-3.00
For 10 weeks
From 19th January
0845 603 7197
 
 
 
 
 
 
Community Courses & Support
 
Name of Programme
Venue
Start Date
Times
To book a place/more information
Additional details
Ipswich Parenting Hub Chantry (South)
Chantry High School Learning Hub
1st Friday of each month.
 
Next date 6th January
 
4th Feb
9.00 –11.00 a.m
 
 
 
Speaker –
Giles Barrow
Emotional Wellbeing
 
Stacey Ford
Parent Partnership
The ADHD Factor
Coming soon
If you would like to find out more,
Carole.Williams@ipswich.gov.uk
07921 941 620
or ACT 01473 213140
admin@angliacaretrust.org.uk
IPH is a positive parenting group
run by parents, for parents, in your
local area. We meet informally once
a month for coffee, a chat and
signposting and a chance to hear from other local parents and speakers.
We also have a range of helpful
Information.
Parenting
professionals and others will be
available to talk informally
about  any ideas, questions or
concerns you may have about parenting.  
Ipswich Parenting Hub Ormiston (East)
Ormiston Childrens Centre, Felixstowe Road
3rd Friday of each month.
Next date:
20th January
9.30 – 11.30 am
 
Speaker
Stacey Ford
Parent Partnership
The ADHD Factor
See above
 
Parent’s Voice
Meetings
Wellington Children’s Centre
 
9.30 –11.30
Bonnie Neal
Community Parent Volunteer
For Meredith & Wellington
Children's Centre
07514793377
 
Double Trouble
The Willows Children’s Centre
 
Tuesdays
1.30 – 3.00 pm
01473 602150
44, Magdelene Close, Ipswich
Runs alongside 0 – Walk which gives you the chance to weigh your babies too.
Drop in group for parents and children of multiple births
 
 
Polish Drop In
Polskie spotkania dla dzieci w wieku od 0-5 lat
Ormiston Children’s Centre
Felixstowe Road
4th Friday each month
 
10.00-11.30am.
01473 724549
 
Free group for polish families with children under the age of 5 years
 
Baby & me
(Pre birth)
Quayside Children’s Centre
Tuesdays
 
5.30-7.00pm.
Elaine.burman@suffolk.gov.uk
01473 253398
Call to book
Young Parents Group
Quayside Children’s Centre
Tuesday 17th January
10.30 – 12.00
Contact Quayside Children’s centre
01473 253398
For parents age 19 and under
 
B.A.B.Y.
Quayside Children’s Centre
Monday 23rd Feb
For 6 weeks
10.00 – 12.00
Contact Quayside Children’s centre
01473 253398
A group for women who are pregnant or have a child under 1 who are wanting to learn English
Passport to Independence
Quayside Children’s Centre
Friday 20th January
1.30 – 3.00
Contact Quayside Children’s centre
01473 253398
Developing skills for independence and healthy living for young people
Phone to book a place 323870
Aimed at Young Parents
Infant Massage
Quayside Children’s Centre
TBC
Five week course
Mondays 10.30-11.30
Wednesdays 10.30 –12.00
Phone to book a place 323870
Contact Quayside Children’s centre
01473 253398
 
Confidence Course
Wooden House
Childrens Centre
Wednesday 11th Jan for 5 weeks
10.00 –11.30
Practical tips on raising your confidence, setting goals plus a chance to pamper yourself at each session
Contact 323870
 
Bubbles & Babes
Reg Driver Visitor Centre
Christchurch Park
4th January
for 5 weeks
10.00 -11.30
Call The Wooden House to book 01473 323870.
Runs once a term.
A postnatal group for parents of young babies (up to 4 months) to discuss experiences of and feelings about parenthood. We deal with issues such as advice, childcare, sleeping, returning to work (or not). It is run jointly with health who talk about weaning, play, minor illness and immunisations
Run by the Wooden House Children’s Centre.
Please call for information
Groups and Programmes for Dads
Name of Programme
Venue
Start Date
Times
To book a place/more information
Additional details
SataDads
Highfield Children’s Centre
1st Saturday of the month
10 - 12p.m
Contact Jannice Simpson
Jannice.Simpson@suffolk.gov.uk
 
For dads, granddads, male carers to come and enjoy time with their children (0 to 5 Years)
Offering a safe and fun environment with activities, a large outdoor play area and free bacon butties and coffee!!!
 
Daddy & me
Wooden House Children’s Centre
1st and 3rd Saturday of each month
9.30 – 11am
Drop in for all male parents/carers welcome.
01473 323870
 
Time with my Dad
Hillside Children’s Centre
Maidenhall Approach
Every other Saturday
9.30-11.30
Alan Garwood
O1473 786630
www.suffolkdads.co.uk
Fun and play.  Indoor and outdoor activities, crafts and story telling.  Healthy snacks available
 
 
Community Programmes and Support Groups for Autism
Name of Programme
Venue
Start Date
Times
To book a place/more information
Additional details
 
 
 
 
 
 
Autism Suffolk
01473 632700
 
Accept referrals from parents, carers and professionals
New Age Range
Now Supporting children with Autism from the time of diagnosis
01473 632700
National Autistic Society
HELP Programme
3 Grange Business Centre, Tommy Flowers Drive, Kesgrave, Suffolk, IP5 2BY
Tuesdays  15, 22 and 29 Nov 2011
 
10.00 am - 2.00 pm
Any questions, please contact:
Autism Suffolk
01473 632700
If your child receives DLA, you may be entitled to unpaid leave in order to attend this programme. Parents must have worked for their employer for at least one year prior to taking leave and give 21 days notice of leave. Refer to the Working Families website:  www.workingfamilies.org.uk or telephone: 0800 013 0313.
Ipswich Autism Spectrum Disorder Support Group
The Willows Children’s Centre  
 
 
2nd Thursday of every  month. Term time only
10.00 – 12 pm
Jane Jordan​        
Specialist Health Visitor​
01473 702652
Jackie Kent
Family Support Practitioner
Coming up
14th July 2011- free session
August 2011 – Summer Break but picnic in the park to be arranged, check with Jane for details and date nearer the time.
We operate informally and are run by workers experienced in Autism.
 
No 12 bus stops outside Cambridge Shops, 2 minutes from the centre).
Spectrum
 
Autism Support Drop-In Group
Wellington Children’s Centre
Chevalier Street
 
 
Last Wednesday of every month
30th Nov
21st Dec
25th Jan
1.30 – 3 pm
Bonnie Neal
For Meredith & Wellington
Children's Centre
07514793377
 
NON Funded Programmes
Skills for Parents
Woodbridge Library – The Meeting Room
For parents of children 2-10 years
Tuesdays 24th January
2012
 
7 – 9 pm
 
Sheila Page
Phone: 07514 402507
E:skillsforparents@btinternet.com
No meetings in half term
 
Develop and improve communication skills: understanding behaviour, negotiation, managing difficult situations. Improve relationships and build on your strengths
Gain information and discuss ideas
for parents of teenagers 11-17 years
 
8 friendly and informal 2 hour sessions –
Cost £85
 
Skills for Parents
Woodbridge Library – The Meeting Room
 
For parents of teenagers 11-17 years
Thursdays 26th January
10 am – 12pm
Sheila Page
Phone: 07514 402507
E: skillsforparents@btinternet.com
No meetings in half term
 
 
for parents of children 2-11 years
 
8 friendly and informal 2 hour sessions –
Cost £85
 
Parenting Information & Advice
Parent Partnership
Service
Suffolk County Council
Mon-Fri
Term Time
9.00am. – 5.00pm.
01473265210
01473 264702
For parents/carers with concerns about all aspects of education for their children
.
Parentline Plus
National helpline for parents
 
24 hour free helpline
Parentlineplus.org.uk
0808 800 2222
All age children
 
 
 
NetMums
Netmums - the local parenting network
 
www.netmums.com
 
Online course: Making Mums Happy
A step by step online course written and designed for Netmums, based on scientific principles. Over 10,000 Mums have taken this programme and have been shown in evaluation to be 14% happier as a result.
NSPCC
Telephone advice service
 
 
Telephone 0808 800 5000
Email: help@nspcc.org.uk
Asian & Welsh helplines also available on this number
NSPCC
Mobile Phone Texting Service
Text service to seek advice or report concerns
NEW PILOT SERVICE till end of 2011
 
TEXT 88858  (No cost to text)
 
Telephone 0808
 
Dadoodle
www.dadoodle.net
 
 
Online: Has a range of activities, websites and software that Dads will enjoy
Care For The Family
 
 
 
Care for the Family is a national charity, which aims to promote strong family life and to help those who face family difficulties.  www.Careforthefamily.org.uk They also offer budget breaks for single parents.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
See below for all programme descriptions:
Strengthening Families Programme
Oxford Brookes University
 
An evidence based programme for parents and young people aged between 10 and 14 years.  This is a DVD and activity based programme, which supports families to have a positive outlook as young people approach their teenage years.
 
Parents aim to improve their nurturing and support skills while considering effective discipline and guidance strategies.  Young people build skills for resisting peer pressure and dealing with stress.  During the sessions the families work together to reflect on the strengths of their family.
 
This programme has been proved to be effective in preventing alcohol and substance misuse amongst young people.
For further details see www.mystrongfamily.co.uk
 
For programmes contact:​
Carole.Williams@ipswich.gov.uk  Ipswich​Senior Parenting Practitioner - Ipswich Borough Council 07921 941 620
Judith.moore@suffolk.gov.uk  Suffolk County Parenting Co-ordinater - Suffolk County Council 07515 188522
Gill.francis@suffolk.gov.uk      Ipswich. Area Parenting Co-ordinater -     Suffolk County Council 07540 671191
Gill.black@suffolk.gov.uk        West Suffolk  Area Parenting Co-ordinater -     Suffolk County Council 07540 671192​
Frances.desborough@suffolk.gov.uk North Suffolk  County Parenting Co-ordinater - Suffolk County Council 07515 188522
 
Triple P (Positive Parenting Programme)
 
This set of interventions was developed at the University of Queensland, Australia, by Professor Matt Sanders, a clinical psychologist, and is now run worldwide.  There are a variety of different group and individual programmes varying according to need, from universal (information and advice), through to support with common issues in children and young people, to group programmes and 1:1 work (both face to face and by phone).  
 
• Group Triple P runs for 8 weeks (including 3 weeks where 1:1 phone support is substituted for group meetings).
• Group Triple P Teen runs for 8 weeks (including 3 weeks where 1:1 phone support is substituted for group meetings).
• Primary Care Triple P is a 1:1 intervention tailored to the particular issues the parent wants to work on, and supported by professionally designed tip sheets for parents to keep. Sessions can be phone-based as well as face-to-face.
• Seminar Triple P is a series of 3 presentations on raising confident, resilient children, which covers issues of interest to a universal audience.   These can be delivered to a large group (up to 50), for example in school or the workplace.  
• Seminar Triple P Teen is a series of 3 presentations on raising connected, competent and resilient teenagers, which covers issues of interest to a universal audience.   These can be delivered to a large group (up to 50), for example in school or the workplace.  
 
For further details see www.triplep.net or contact:
 
​
Carole.Williams@ipswich.gov.uk  ​Senior Parenting Practitioner - Ipswich Borough Council 07921 941 620
Judith.moore@suffolk.gov.uk   Suffolk​County Parenting Co-ordinater - Suffolk County Council 07515 188522
Gill.francis@suffolk.gov.uk       South Suffolk. ​Area Parenting Co-ordinater -     Suffolk County Council 07540 671191
Gill.black@suffolk.gov.uk          West Suffolk   ​Area Parenting Co-ordinater -     Suffolk County Council 07540 671192​
Frances.desborough@suffolk.gov.uk    North Suffolk ​County Parenting Co-ordinater - Suffolk County Council 07515 188522
 
 
 
The Incredible Years/Webster Stratton
 
Created by Caroline Webster Stratton, an American clinical psychologist used and researched for 20 years. This is an early intervention programme for parents of children under 10.  The programme encourages parents to build strong relationships with their children through play and rewarding positive behaviour. It strengthens communication and enables parents/carers to understand the developmental stages of the child.  
 
After completing the course parents will have a range of tools from which to choose including; effective limit setting, time-out, handling consequences and problem–solving.
This programme is appropriate for all families including those with young people with a diagnosis of ADHD or ODD.
For further details see www.incredibleyears.com, or contact Judith Moore, Parenting Coordinator, judith.moore@suffolk.gov.uk, tel. 07515 188522
 
 
Living with Children/Living with Teenagers
 
The courses are offered as part of the Suffolk Community Learning Adult Education Programme and are accredited with the Open College Network.
 
The course is open to any parent or guardian of a child or teenager who would like to develop their skills and knowledge.  Parents can enrol themselves or agencies can make referrals on their behalf.  The course offers parents a chance to develop their skills and learn some new ideas. The course covers understanding children’s needs and parent’s needs, recognising different styles of parenting, developing skills in a positive communication style, listening skills and ways to support children’s self esteem, positive strategies for managing behaviour and setting limits.
 
Participants will also be able to receive information about other learning opportunities they may wish to go on to.
 
For further details contact Gill Johnson@suffolk.gov.uk
 
 
 
 
 
 Whose In Charge
Does your child threaten, hurt or intimidate you? Do you feel you are losing control? Want to better handle conflict?
 
The Whose in Charge? Group is an 8 week programme for parents or carers of young people (8-18) who are beyond control or defiant.  The group aims to:
Provide a supportive environment to share experiences and ideas
Reduce the guilt and shame most parents feel
Offer ideas to help to develop individual strategies for managing your child’s behaviour
Explore ways of increasing safety and well being
Help parents feel more in control and less stressed.
 
 
 
 
 
Suffolk Family Learning
 
Suffolk Family Learning is part of Community Learning and Skills Development and offers a comprehensive range of programmes for parents, carers and families. We work across the county in partnership with schools, nurseries and other voluntary and statutory organisations.
 
Being a parent/carer and supporting children's development and learning is one of the most enjoyable and challenging jobs there is. All these programmes give the opportunity to share ideas and experiences with other parents and carers in a friendly atmosphere.
 
The aims of Family Learning are to:
enhance the skills of the children involved in intensive programmes
enhance the home school partnership
encourage home activities
increase the understanding of the children's curriculum
increase the literacy, language and numeracy skills of the adults
Contact: 01379 672711
 
 
Living with Babies Course
Part of Community Learning and Skills Development Family Learning Courses
 
Parents attend with their babies
Courses are 5 sessions of 2 hours and give parents a chance to share activities with their baby, have a go at making games and activities to do at home.  The course includes an introduction to how babies develop and learn.
 

Eye to Eye Attachment Project for North Cluster
 
A pilot which aims to help parents with children between the ages of 3-9 months who struggle forming a bond with their child.
A group based intervention over 15 sessions for 4-5 caregivers.
 
This pilot project aims to
• Help parents caregivers to read and understand the cues/messages that their children are expressing as a way to get their needs met.
• Help caregivers respond sensitively to their child’s cues.
• Increase caregiver’s ability to reflect upon their own and their child’s behaviour, thoughts and feelings and how this impacts on how they interact together.
• Understand and reflect upon their own personal experiences and how this may impact upon their current care giving patterns
 
 
 
 
AUTISM SUFFOLK
 
Autism Suffolk is an advice/support/information service for families of children who have a diagnosis of ASD.
Please contact Autism Suffolk for details  of times and dates   01473 632700.
Karen Smith
Family Support Worker
Autism Suffolk
Tel 01473 632700