For parents & carers

Parenting support for families in Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and Dorset

We offer parenting support and advice to help manage behaviours you find challenging

We're here to help you learn how to support your child's development using positive tools and strategies.

On this page:

Our parenting programmes | How to join a programme | Book place on "Behaviours That Challenge Us" session

Parenting Programmes

Mother and children together with play blocks.

We offer evidence based group and 1-2-1 parenting support which is available for parents living in Dorset and BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole)

Programme Details

For parents of children aged 3 - 11 years
2 and a half hour weekly sessions
Between 8 - 15 weeks (depending on type of programme)
In venues across BCP, Dorset and some virtual delivery
Group sessions term time only
Weekly attendance expected for the duration of the programme

Find out more about the Parenting Programmes we offer

When is it on?

Programme dates

Starting September 2025

BCP Area - Incredible Years School Age Programme for parents of children aged 6-11 years - Wednesday morning Face to Face 13 week programme

Weymouth - ADHD Incredible Years School Age Programme for parents of children aged 6-11 years with a diagnosis of ADHD - Tuesday morning Face to Face 15 week programme

How do I join?

Parent Request for Support

To join one of our parenting programmes please complete this form

Online Form

If you are a professional referring a family, please visit our referrers page

For professionals: How to make a referral

"Behaviours That Challenge Us" Information Session

Delivered by Clinical Psychologist Dr Laura Bennett

Do you wonder why children struggle to regulate their emotions and follow instructions?
Would you like to find out more about brain development in children?

Join our one-off information session to find out more about how you can support and understand your child's challenges and difficulties.

For Parent/Carer(s) of children aged between 5 and 11 years living in BCP and Dorset
One off session delivered virtually or face to face
Session is delivered by Clinical Psychologist Dr Laura Bennett, find out more about Dr Laura Bennett here
An Action for Children Parenting Practitioner will also be at the session

Information Session Dates

Thursday 22nd May 2025 Face to Face session, venue in Kinson area 10:00am – 12:00pm - Book here (we are unable to accommodate children at this session)