Support Programmes for Parents
We offer a range of internationally and locally recognised Parenting Programmes that have been shown to work in Plymouth for a wide range of families.
The course you choose will depend on the age of your child and needs.
On Course South West to deliver support programmes for families
On Course South West is delighted to announce plans to deliver a comprehensive range of programmes and workshops for parents/carers, with additional programmes offered which are tailored to families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This new menu of support aims to provide vital learning opportunities to families across Plymouth, starting from September 2025.
These programmes will be free, easy to access and co-produced with families and settings, ensuring that those most in need receive timely access to these resources. With the addition of two new specialist tutors previously employed by PIAS, the team bring their specialist knowledge, skill and experience to create packages of support led by family’s needs. We are happy to discuss and deliver bespoke courses and workshops for schools, parents and professionals and will continue to work closely with our colleagues in the Plymouth Family Hubs, health and Plymouth schools.
We also offer Family Learning which is at no cost to you and provides families with workshops and activities where you and your children can enjoy learning together. To find out more about this please click here.
If you are unsure of which programme is suitable for you please complete the form here and one our our team will be in touch to discuss this with you.
For parents/carers of children aged 3-6 years
12 x 2 hour sessions
Parents/carers only
Courses run during the day
Key Features
Gives you the tools to use Play, Praise and Rewards to bring out the best in your child.
Gives you the confidence to deal with difficult behaviour without losing your cool.
For parents/carers of children aged 7-12 years
12 x 2 hour sessions
Parents/carers only
Courses run during the day
Please note: no créche facilities available for this course
Key Features
Gives you the skills and confidence to resolve typical pre-teen issues before they become problems.
Builds a foundation of closeness and affection to see you through the difficult teenage years.
Supports you to work with your child’s school so that they get the best out of their education.
For parents/carers of children who have or may have SEND.
11 x 2 hour sessions
Parents/carers only
Courses run during the day
Key Features
Gives you the skills and confidence to deal with difficult behaviour and support your child in learning to manage their emotions.
Enables you to support your child to develop their language skills and social relationships with others.
Allows you to nurture your child’s development in readiness for school.
For parents/carers who want to understand their child’s behaviour and improve relationships
8 x 2 hour sessions
Course runs during the day
Also suitable for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
Key Features
The Circle of Security Parenting is a way of thinking about our children that looks beyond the immediate behaviour and enables us to think about how we can meet their relationship needs.
To understand your child’s emotional world and support them in managing their emotions.
To learn simple relationship building strategies through group discussions, videos and visuals.
For parents of 10-14 year olds
10 x 2 hour sessions
Parents/carers and young people attend together
Courses delivered early evening
Key features
Teach you simple ways of dealing with issues before they become major problems.
Gives you and your child time together away from day to day pressures to get to know and understand each other.
Develop techniques to help your child to resist peer pressure and keep them safe from drugs and alcohol.
Fun, games and loads of laughs along the way.
We are pleased to offer workshops for parents and carers of children with SEND. If you are a school or setting and would like to discuss a bespoke workshop please contact us to discuss.