1. family and parenting

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Delivering Parenting Programmes in
Hammersmith and Fulham
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Monika’s Story
I have a gorgeous 3 year old son. He is very
sweet and entertaining, truly fantastic
company to spend time with. However he
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would regularly display tantrums, aggressio
and tears.
I constantly felt worried and embarrassed
to
about his unpredictable behaviour. I came
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hear about the About Boys Course
to attend. The program gave me a thorough
insight into how boys think, communicate
express emotions.
We were provided with a range of tools and
strategies, and I find we are so much more
relaxed around each other. I enjoyed the
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course so much I decided to go on and atten
another course.
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HAPPY CHILD
being parented
H Meet other parents and make friends
H Make parenting and family life more
enjoyable and less stressful
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F I R ST . . . T H E N . . .
CONFRONTATION
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I thought I had good parenting skills I felt
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child
H Support your child to learn and grow
H Reflect on your own experiences of
P R A IS E
Initially a friend told me about the
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Communities parenting programme. Altho
H Build positive relationships with your
development
ATTENTION
Debbie’s Story
THE BENEFITS OF
H Feel more confident
H Learn parenting skills and strategies
H Gain a greater understanding of child
and
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FAMILY RULE
DIS CU SS IO NS
TIME OUT
QUIET TIME
INCENTIVES &
CONTRACTS
to the 13 week course.
this
As parents we don’t always get it right, but
parenting programme supported me to make
some positive changes and build healthier
relationships.
Since taking part in the programme I have
gone on to complete facilitator training and
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had the opportunity to deliver two 13 week
parenting programmes as a volunteer.
This has done a lot for my self - esteem and
confidence.
SUMMER TERM 2015
TRIPLE P AND TEEN TRIPLE P
A 6-8 week ‘Positive Parenting Programme’ supports parents to
make small changes that will have a positive long term impact
on their child’s behaviour. Parents are introduced to a range of
strategies to enhance parent child relationships and manage
children’s misbehaviour. Suitable for parents who have a child
up to 11 years of age. Triple P Teen is aimed at parents with a
secondary school aged child
CENTRE
Randolph Beresford
Children’s Centre
Family Centre Annex
New Zealand Way
W12 7DE
COURSE DETAILS
Limited crèche available
for children under 5 years
of age
DATES / TIMES
Every Thursday
starting
30.04.2015
9.30-11.30am
CONTACT
Claire Sweetman
0208 746 1808
07823 403 177
csweetman@randolphberesford.lbhf.sch.uk
STRENGTHENING FAMILIES
STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES
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A 13 week programme for parents who have a child between 3 –
18 years of age. The programme takes parents through a range of
different strategies to manage children’s behaviour and enhance
parent child relationships. In addition to this the impact of family,
cultural and community influences and violence within society
are also explored.
Masbro Childrens
Centre
87 Masbro Road
W14 0LR
COURSE DETAILS
Limited crèche places
available for children
under 5 years of age
DATES / TIMES
Every Wednesday
starting
29.04.2015
9.30-12.30pm
BITE-SIZE WORKSHOPS
One off 2 hour workshop for parents on a range of topics.
CENTRE
I feel so much more confident in my
parenting role, the course allowed me
to make friends and not feel alone
CENTRE
PROGRAMME OF PARENTING COURSES
COURSE DETAILS
DATES / TIMES
CONTACT
Lena Gardens
Primary School
Lena Gardens
W6 7PZ
Positive Parenting
For parents who have a child
at Lena Gardens Primary
School
12.05.2015
9.15-11.15am
James Lee Nursery
School
Gliddon Road
W14 9BH
Transition to Primary School
For parents who have a child
at James Lee Nursery School
18.06.2015
9.30-11.30am
Natasha Hamilton
020 8741 8877 OR
Ushma Bal 020 7605 0191
ushma@upg.org.uk
Masbro Brook Green
49 Brook Green
W6 7BJ
High Risk Situations
For Lone parents. Limited
crèche available for children
under 5 years of age.
24.06.2015
1-2.30pm
Marina Kopanja
07716 253275
marina@upg.org.uk
James Lee Nursery
School
Gliddon Road
W14 9BH
E-safety
For parents who have a child
at James Lee Nursery School
02.07.2015
9.30-11.30
Natasha Hamilton
020 8741 8877 OR
Ushma Bal 020 7605 0191
ushma@upg.org.uk
Ushma Bal
020 7605 0191
ushma@upg.org.uk
I am so much more aware of how
I respond and feel less worried
about difficult situations
FAMILY LINKS NURTURING
PROGRAMME
A 10-week programme for parents of children aged 0-11,
offering a range of positive parenting strategies to manage
behaviour and improve the parent-child relationship and also
supporting parents to improve and develop their own and
their child’s emotional wellbeing.
CONTACT
Ushma Bal
020 7605 0191
ushma@upg.org.uk
CENTRE
Flora Gardens
Children’s Centre
Dalling Road
W6 0UD
COURSE DETAILS
Limited crèche places
available for children under 5
years of age
DATES / TIMES
Every Tuesday
starting
28.04.2015
12.30 – 3pm
CONTACT
Contact Aba Oppon
020 8741 7892
aoppon2.205@lgflmail.org
SUMMER TERM 2015
ABOUT BOYS COURSE 0-5
A 4 week group for parents who have boys between 0-5 years
of age. The course supports parents to have a better
understanding of boys, increased confidence in addressing
their boys needs and practical techniques to support boys to
listen and accept boundaries and discipline in order to get the
best from them.
CENTRE
West London Action for Children offers a range of counselling
and therapy services for families in Hammersmith and Fulham.
Please call to discuss your needs or for more information.
CONTACT
James Lee Nursery
School
Gliddon Road
W14 9BH
For parents who have a
child at James Lee Nursery
School
Every Thursday
starting
30.04.2015
9.30-11.30am
Natasha Hamilton
020 8741 8877 OR
Ushma Bal 020 7605 0191
ushma@upg.org.uk
Edward Wood’s
Community Centre
60-70 Norland Road
W11 4TX
Limited crèche available
for children under 5 years
of age
Every Monday
starting
01.06.2015
10-12pm
Ushma Bal
020 7605 0191
ushma@upg.org.uk
Lena Gardens
Primary School
Lena Gardens,
W6 7PZ
For Parents who have a
child at Lena Gardens
Primary School
Every Tuesday
starting
09.06.2015
9.15-11.15am
Ushma Bal
020 7605 0191
ushma@upg.org.uk
The whole course was brilliant and
really helped to reassure me, it was
great to hear from other parents
CENTRE
Masbro Children’s
Centre
87 Masbro Road,
W14 0LR
Masbro Children’s
Centre
87 Masbro Road,
W14 0LR
SPECIALIST
PARENTING SUPPORT
COURSE DETAILS
DATES / TIMES
Intensive Interaction
Communication Course
For parents who have a child with
special educational needs who
access Jack Tizard and Queensmill
Schools.
09.07.2015
9.30-3pm
Parents Active
Weekly session for parents who
have a child with special needs
Every Tuesday
10-12pm
WEST LONDON ACTION
FOR CHILDREN:
PARENTING GROUPS
DATES / TIMES
COURSE DETAILS
PROGRAMME OF PARENTING COURSES
CONTACT
Ushma Bal
020 7605 0191
ushma@upg.org.uk
CENTRE
DATES / TIMES
CONTACT
West London Action
for Children
15 Gertrude Street
SW10 0JN
Breathing Space
An 8 week mindfulness-based
group that supports parents to
manage their mood, discover new
and helpful ways of thinking and
making time for themselves.
Every Thursday
starting
07.05.2015
10-12pm
West London Action
for Children
15 Gertrude Street
SW10 0JN
Dads Matter
A 6 week forward looking solution
focused group for dads, step dads
and male carers of children up to
12 years of age
Every Wednesday
starting
13.05.2015
18.30 - 20.30pm
0207 352 1155
team@wlac.org.uk
West London Action
for Children
15 Gertrude Street
SW10 0JN
ParentPlay
A 10 week group to help parents/
carers develop play skills and
strengthening family relationships
Every Wednesday
starting
29.04.2015
10 – 12pm
0207 352 1155
team@wlac.org.uk
West London Action
for Children
15 Gertrude Street
SW10 0JN
ParenTeen
A 6 week group for parents of
young people up to the age of
18 – helping parents to increase
confidence and optimism.
Every Monday
starting
11.05.2015
10-12pm
0207 352 1155
team@wlac.org.uk
0207 352 1155
team@wlac.org.uk
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SUPPORT
CENTRE
Nandini Ganesh
0208 237 7028
nandini.ganesh@
hfmencap.org
COURSE DETAILS
The Meanwhile Family
Therapy Service
Masbro Centre
87 Masbro Road
W14 0LR
COURSE DETAILS
One to one Triple P parenting
support for parents who have a
child of primary and secondary
school age
DATES / TIMES
Ongoing, contact
service for more
details
CONTACT
0207 605 0800
07970 892087
scamille@nhs.net
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Ushma Bal
PARENTING PROJECTS & PERFORMANCE MANAGER
Masbro Centre • 87 Masbro Road
London W14 0LR
Tel: 020 7605 0191
E-mail: ushma@upg.org.uk
Visit our website at www.upg.org.uk
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