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.
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Our parenting programmes | How to join a programme | Book place on "Behaviours That Challenge Us" session
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?
Starting April 2025
- Dorchester - Incredible Years School Age Programme for parents of children aged 6-11 years - Wednesday morning Face to Face 12 week programme
- Virtual - Incredible Years School Age Programme for parents of children aged 6-11 years - Tuesday morning virtual 12 week programme via Microsoft Teams
Complete our online form below as more dates for 2025 will be scheduled.
To join one of our parenting programmes please complete this form
If you are a professional referring a family, please visit our referrers page
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
