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 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
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
