Cygnet PSR (Puberty, Sex, Relationships) = Face 2 face
Online seminars (continued)
What is Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC)?
ASC: Puberty
What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
COURSE TIMETABLES
Useful information and links
Questions and how to make a booking
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Introduction
Within Early Intervention and Family Support, we have a number of evidence based parenting programmes which parents have found to be beneficial in helping achieve positive changes to their parenting practice.
The following pages will assist you, with parents, in deciding which course they would find helpful to their situation.
There is a wide variety of course choice, including face to face and online programmes. Some of our courses offer a 'Parenting Plus' element. This means a Social Worker is able to request a place on a course for a parent and one of our Family Support and Parenting Practitioners will then see the parent on a 1:1 basis to check understanding of the techniques and strategies discussed and ensure that these are being embedded in their parenting practice.
RachelDunley, EIFS Head of Service
Parenting Courses
Positive Parenting Skills
Aimed at parents/ carers of children aged between 2-11 yrs.
Aims to promote positive parenting skills and to reduce challenging and aggressive behaviour in children. the course explores building self-esteem and parent support networks. This course includes the use of praise, rewards, play and setting effective boundaries. Explores communication, role modelling and parenting styles.
Positive Parenting Skills
Duration: 10 weeks (2 hours per week)
Suggested age range: 2-11 years
Creche available at most settings
Venue: Children and Family Centres
Course Content
#1 Introduction and role of the parent
#2 Communication
#3 Praise
#4 Rewards
#5 Play
#6 Parenting styles
#7 Instructions and family rules
#8 Ignoring and calm down time
#9 Choices, consequences and problem solving
#10 Looking back and moving forward
Parents/ carers will:
Learn new skills/ techniques to support their child's behaviour.
Understand the importance of good communication within the family.
Recognise the impact their parenting style may have on their child's behaviour and longer term mental well-being.
Gain in confidence as a parent/ carer.
The Nurturing Programme
...understanding feelings to manage behaviours
For parents/ carers of children aged between 2-16 yrs and builds upon existing parenting skills.
Helping adults to look at life from their child's perspective, so that feelings and behaviours can be managed more effectively. Encourages the use of positive discipline strategies to improve relationships.
The Nurturing Programme
Duration: 10 weeks (2 hrs per week)
Suggested age range: 2-16 years
Creche available at most settings
Venue: Children and Family Centres
Course Content
#1 Introduction, rules, the four constraints, praise
#2 Collaborative charts, discipline, time out to calm down
#3 Family rules, rewards and penalties
#4 Personal power and self-esteem
#5 Feelings and communicating clearly
#6 Nurturing ourselves
#7 Ages and stages in child development, effects of labelling
#8 Issues around sex and helping children to stay safe
#9 Behaviour to ignore, problem solving and negotiating
#10 The family nurturing account, continuing the family journey
Parents/ carers will:
Have a greater insight into how their parenting may affect their child.
Understand how to set boundaries.
Recognise the importance of good communication throughout the family.
Learn to look at their child’ s life through their child’ s eyes.
Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities
Duration: 12 weeks (3 hour sessions)
Suggested age range: 4-18 years
No creche available
Venue: Children and Family Centres
Course Content
#1 Introduction
#2 Cycle of life, special time; Clear instruction
#3 Characteristics and temperament, praise and cultural identity
#4 Circles of support, circle of interdependence; Consequences and behaviour
#9 Solution building and tools, confrontation and logical consequences
#10 Family rule discussions, time out, managing conflict and communication
#11 Guest speaker and role of the community
#12 Reflection, use of discipline and celebrations!
Parents/ carers will:
Learn new skills/ techniques to supportge their child's behaviour. Understand the importance of good communication within the family. Recognise the impact their parenting style may have on their child's behaviour and longer term mental well-being.
Gain in confidence as a parent/ carer.
New Forest Parenting Programme PARENTPLUS
Aimed at parents/ carers of children aged 5-14 yrs displaying symptoms associated with ADHD or who have a diagnosis of ADHD.
A series of 2 hour sessions will help parent/ carers explore what ADHD is and offer support to parent/ child through pro-active parenting, communication and parent/ child relationships.
Cygnet
For parents and carers of children with autism aged 2-18 yrs. It's 3 hour group sessions helping parents and carers to understand their child's behaviour and how to support this.
Parents and carers will develop knowledge of autism spectrum condition (ASC) and the way their child sees the world. Learning strategies which may support managing behaviour in children.
Duration: 6 weeks
Suggested age range: 2-18 years
No creche available
Venue: Children and Family Centres
Course Content
#1 What do we know about Autism?
#2 Autism and diagnosis, strengths and challenges
#3 Sensory issues, types of sensory issues seen in ASCs
#4 Communication in ASCs, possible strategies and resources
#5 Understanding behaviour/ types and functions of all behaviour
#6 Supporting behaviour/ behaviour frameworks. Other help...
Parents/ carers will:
Gain knowledge and understanding of Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and the way their child sees the world. Learn strategies and techniques which may support behaviour in their children.
Share their parenting journey with others who are experiencing a similar journey.
Become more confident parents.
Cygnet PSR
For parents and carers of children with autism who have completed the core Cygnet programme. It's 3 hr group sessions helping parent/ carer to understand how to navigate puberty, sex and relationships with their young person through an autistic lens.
Parents and carers will develop knowledge of these topics and how to support children with ASC. Learning strategies which may support managing behaviour in children.
Cygnet PSR
Duration: 3 weeks
Suggested age range: 8-14 years
No creche available
Venue: Children and Family Centres
Course Content
#1 Puberty
#2 Sexual Wellbeing
#3 Relationships
Parents/ carers will:
Gain knowledge and understanding of Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and the way their child sees the world. Learn strategies and techniques which may support their children through adolescence.
Share their parenting journey with others who are experiencing a similar journey and prepare for future developments.
Become more confident parents.
Talking Teens
Duration: 4 weeks
Suggested age range: 11+ years
Creche available at most settings
Venue: Children and Family Centres
Course Content
#1 Teenage behaviour and adolescent development
#2 Understanding the teenager brain and parenting styles
#3 Communicating with your teenager
#4 Managing conflict, handling difficult issues, Rules and Boundaries
Parents and carers will:
Build on their pre-existing parenting skills and discover new ones to match their developing young people. Understanding the impact they have on their teenagers. Understanding the influence of the adolescent brain on behaviour. Learn how to improve their communication with their young person.
Understanding Anger in the Family Unit
* Please note this is not an anger management course*
For parents and carers of children aged between 3 to adult where anger is a feature of home life.
This course will help you to understand anger, recognise triggers, learn to manage it appropriately to have a calmer home.
Recognise how anger manifests itself, implement rules and techniques for all family members to express anger appropriately
Duration: 5 weeks (2 hrs per week)
Suggested age range: 3 to adult
Creche available at most settings
Venue: Children and Family Centres
Course Content Understanding Anger in the Family Unit
#1 What happens when we are angry?
#2 Anger defined and recognising anger in our family.
#3 Role of self-esteem and ways we can deal with anger.
#4 Implications of anger, what happens as we calm down.
#5 Strategies and techniques to help cope with anger.
Parents and carers will:
Understand why we can become angry.
Set ‘ anger rules’ within the family.
Recognise the signs of anger in themselves and others.
Understand the destructive nature of anger.
Learn some techniques to reduce anger.
Improving Your Family's Self-Esteem
Duration: 5 weeks (2 hrs per week)
Suggested age range: 0 to Adult
Creche available at most settings
Venue: Children and Family Centres
Course Content
#1 Introduction and defining self-esteem.
#2 How self-esteem develops.
#3 What impacts on high and low self-esteem.
#4 Strategies to develop a healthy self-esteem.
#5 Strategies to maintain a healthy self-esteem.
Parents/ carers will:
Learn how self-esteem develops.
Understand the impact of low self-esteem. Recognise how they can develop a health self-esteem in themselves and their family.
Reducing Parental Conflict
This course aims to improve family relationships and provide resources that can help an individual cope with stress, engage in healthier behaviours and improve self-esteem.
Reducing Parental Conflict
Duration: 3 weeks
Creche available at most settings
Venue: Children and Family Centres
Course Content
#1 STOP: recognising poor relationships.
#2 THINK: communication.
#3 CHANGE: is change needed?
Parents/ carers will:
Learn that not all conflict is damaging but where it is frequent, intense and poorly resolved, how it can harmful to children.
Be better equipped to cope with stress.
Be able to engage in healthier behaviours and improve selfesteem.
Power of Parenting (POP)
Duration: 4 weeks
Creche available at most settings
Venue: Children and Family Centres
Course Content
#1 Cycle of change, reflecting on being a parent and what is neglect?
#2 What do children need? Attachment, consistent parenting.
#3 Foundations of parenting, communication, chastisement and praise.
#4 Support networks, barriers to change, relapse and pledges.
Parents/ carers will:
What is ‘good enough’ and what is neglect. Understand the impact of communication, praise and self-esteem. Be equipped to overcome barriers to change. Have the necessary tools to help up maintain change. Feel empowered to move beyond neglectful parenting.
*Social Work referrals only*
For children aged 4-16 yrs. Aims to help them talk about the abuse witnessed towards their mother, to know they are not alone. Children will know it's not their fault and learn ways to keep safe should it happen again.
Mothers will understand how the abuse impacts their child. How to support their child's emotions and anger.
Duration: 11 weeks
(Eligibility: free of DA for a minimum of 6 months)
Creche available at most settings
Venue: Children and Family Centres
#1 introduction
Course Content CODA
#2 Getting to know you
#3 Inside and Outside hurting (Types of abuse)
#4 Understanding our many feelings
#5 Children’ s experiences of hurting in their families
#6 Staying safe when abuse happens: Safety plan
#7 It’ s not our fault
#8 Anger is important
#9 Problem Solving
#10 Family Changes
#11 Self-esteem
by attending this course children will:
Be able to talk about the abuse they have witnessed at home towards their mother, know that they are not alone and that other children have been through a similar thing. They will know that it is not their fault that the abuse happened.
Know ways to keep safe should this happen again.
Online
Seminars
Parent - Child Relationships
The parent - child relationship acts as the blue print for the child‘ s future relationships. It can be something which, at times, can be difficult to maintain. This seminar aims to look at ways we can strengthen our relationships with children and adapt as they grow. Free to attend, spaces limited to 25 people per session.
Parent - Child Relationships
Duration: 1.5 hours
Suggested age range: all ages
Delivery: Online via Teams (registration instructions provided to participants)
Course Aims
To improve and strengthen ParentChild relationships within the home.
Parents/ carers will:
Understand how to use effective communication within the home.
Understand the power of praise and how to use it.
Understand the importance of play in building relationships (at any age).
Routines, Rewards and Boundaries
Duration: 1.5 hours
Suggested age range: all ages
Delivery: Online via Teams
(registration instructions provided to participants)
Course Aims
To improve family functioning by supporting our young people to make good choices and know what is expected of them.
Parents/ carers will: Understand the importance of using clear communication. Recognise different ways to support routines and boundaries in the home. Know how to use choices, consequences and rewards to help children learn to regulate their behaviour as they grow.
Parenting Styles
‘What kind of parent are you?’ One of our latest seminars looks at what type of parent we are; where it comes from and what are the cultural influences which dictate our parenting style.
It’ s a great seminar to join as parenting styles influence our children both positively and negatively. Come and see whether you would benefit from adapting your parenting style.
Parenting Styles
Duration: 1.5 hours
Suggested age range: all ages
Delivery: Online via Teams (registration instructions provided to participants)
Course Aims
To help parents/ carers develop an understanding of their own parenting style & how it impacts their children.
Parents/ carers will:
Understand how they have developed their parenting style. Understand the cultural differences in parenting styles. Know how different parenting styles affect the mental wellbeing of children.
Discipline
Duration: 1.5 hours
Suggested age range: 2+ years
Delivery: Online via Teams (registration instructions provided to participants)
Course Aims
To raise awareness of different discipline tools and which ones are proven to be most effective.
Parents/ carers will:
Explore the challenges when disciplining children. Discuss physical chastisement (smacking) and whether alternative methods of discipline are more effective. Understand different strategies for effective discipline.
Digital Safety
The world is changing, and even very young children now have more knowledge than adults about all things online! Our Digital Safety seminar is a new addition to our parenting offer and is a response to the many parents who have asked how they can keep their children safe when online.
Digital Safety
Duration: 1.5 hours
Suggested age range: 4+ years
Delivery: Online via Teams
(registration instructions provided to participants)
Course Aims
For parents/ carers to understand some of risks associated to being online and how to support their young
people to navigate safely and
promote digital safety within families.
Parents/ carers will:
The risks associated with some online behaviours and understand why children may be vulnerable when on line
Feel confident to talk with their children about their online presence and behaviours
Have developed strategies to support their children and young people to act responsibly online but also know how to recover if something does go wrong
Start to change the perception of blame and responsibility if a child or young person has a negative online experience.
New at Parenting (NAP)
Duration: 45 mins (5 weeks)
Suggested age range: 0-9 months
Delivery: Online via Teams
(registration instructions provided to participants)
Course Aims
To build new parent confidence in dealing with their baby.
Parents/ carers will:
Understand the importance of attachment and how it develops.
Know how important it is to communicate with your baby.
Learn how to play and praise your baby.
Understand how children develop. Know how to keep their baby safe.
Recognise the importance of parents looking after themselves.
Autistic Spectrum Condition: What is ASC?
This seminar has been designed specifically for parents who are at the beginning of their ASC journey or who may feel their child may be on the Autistic Spectrum. It will help you to see the enormous potential of your children and put the condition into perspective.
What is ASC?
Duration: 1.5 hours
Suggested age range: 2+ years
Delivery: Online via Teams
(registration instructions provided to participants)
Course Aims
To develop parents/ carers understanding of ASC and the importance of seeing the condition as a difference.
Parents/ carers will:
Understand what ASC is.
Understand diagnosis process, co-morbidity and gender differences.
Recognise the impact ASC can have on communication, relationships and development.
Recognise the impact of sensory overload and meltdown. Know that the London Borough of Bromley is committed to improving services for ASC individuals.
Puberty
Duration: 1.5 hours
Suggested Age Range: 8+ years
Delivery: Online via Teams
(registration instructions provided to participants)
Course Aims
To build parents/ carers confidence prior to having a discussion with their ASC child about puberty and the body changes they will face.
Parents/ carers will:
Know why it is important to talk to their ASC child about puberty.
Learn what challenges are presented in adolescence.
Learn tips to have difficult discussions with their child about puberty, sex and relationships.
Learn how to support their children as they prepare for adulthood.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder:
What is ADHD?
This seminar is aimed at parents/ carers where children may or do have a diagnosis of ADHD to better understand the condition. We will explore some of the challenges faced by young people with ADHD and how we can support them in their daily lives.
What is ADHD?
Duration: 1.5 hours
Suggested age range: 5+ years
Delivery: Online via Teams (registration instructions provided to participants)
Course Aims
To build parents/ carers confidence around ADHD and how to support their children.
Parents/ carers will:
Understand what ADHD is.
Understand diagnosis process, co-mobility and gender differences.
Recognise the impact ADHD can have on processing, relationships and behaviour.
Recognise the impact on mental health and access to support.
Know that the London Borough of Bromley is committed to improving services for ADHD.
Parenting Timetables
Timetables (term 3)
Face to face courses
Positive Parenting Skills
Community Vision CFC
Dates: 24/04/25 to 3/07/25
Time: 9:30am - 11:30am
Reducing Parental Conflict
New Forest Parenting Programme
Cygnet
Positive Parenting Skills
Community Vision CFC
Dates: 6/05/25 to 20/05/25
Time: 9:45am - 12:15pm
Burnt Ash CFC
Dates: 25/04/25 to 23/05/25
Time: 9:30am - 11:30am
Teen Talk
Burnt Ash CFC
Dates: 16/06/25 to 21/07/25
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Castlecombe CFC
Dates: 22/04/25 to 1/07/25
Time: 9:30am - 11:30am
Castlecombe CFC
Dates: 25/04/25 to 16/05/25
Time: 9:30am - 11:30am
Currently, no creche facilities are available for this term.
Timetables (term 3)
Face to face courses
Cygnet
Cygnet
Reducing Parental Conflict
New Forest Parenting Programme
Cygnet
New Forest Parenting Programme Power of Parenting
Dates: 3/06/25 to 8/07/25
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm Castlecombe CFC
Biggin Hill CFC
Dates: 6/06/25 to 11/07/25
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Biggin Hill CFC
Dates: 1/07/25 to 15/07/25
Time: 9:45am - 12:15pm
Biggin Hill CFC
Dates: 24/04/25 to 22/05/25
Dates: 6/06/25 to 11/07/25
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Time: 11:45am - 1:45pm Blenheim CFC
Time: 9:30am - 11:30am Blenheim CFC
Dates: 25/04/25 to 23/05/25
Dates: 5/06/25 to 26/06/25
Time: 11:45am - 1:45pm Blenheim CFC
Currently, no creche facilities are available for this term.
Timetables (term 3)
Face to face courses (cont.)
Cygnet
Blenheim CFC
Dates: 6/06/25 to 11/07/25
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Strengthening Families
Strengthening Communities
Cotmandene CFC
Dates: 22/04/25 to 15/07/25
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Currently, no creche facilities available for this term. If you would like to make a referral, please ensure you are able to make alternative childcare arrangements.
Focus Seminars (term 3)
What is...
Dates: 29/04/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Dates: 13/05/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Dates: 16/05/25
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Dates: 12/06/25
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Dates: 10/07/25
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Dates: 17/07/25
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Online Seminars (term 3)
Parenting Styles
ParentChild Relationship
Digital Safety
Discipline
Routines, Rewards and Boundaries
Dates: 1/05/25
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Dates: 9/05/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Dates: 12/05/25
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Dates: 16/06/25
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Dates: 20/06/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Weekend & Twilight (term 3)
New Forest Parenting Programme
New Forest Parenting Programme
New Forest Parenting Programme
New Forest Parenting Programme
020 8461 7259
Dates: 28/04/25 to 9/06/25
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Face to Face Blenheim CFC
Dates: 19/06/25 to 10/07/25
Face to Face Online Twilight
Dates: 2/06/25 to 23/06/25
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Dates: 22/04/25 to 13/05/25
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
parenting.courses@bromley.gov.uk
Core Seminars (term 3)
Parenting styles
Parent/child relationship Digital Safety Discipline
