Last updated 5.2.13
Parenting Programmes Timetable
This timetable lists parenting programmes and workshops available for mothers, father and carers of children and teenagers living in Islington. For
more information about individual parenting programmes see the guide via the following link: Parenting Programmes Guide
You can see future updated timetables by looking on the Family Directory on our Family Information website by following this link
www.islington.gov.uk/familydirectory you need to search under parenting programmes. If there are any programmes missing please do let us know.
You can also contact the Family Information Service on: 020 7527 5959
You can also find about Islington’s approach to delivering parenting programmes by contacting:
Fiona Horigan, Parenting Commissioner, Children's Services
Email: fiona.horigan@islington.gov.uk
Tel: 020 7527 8345
Expectant Fathers' Courses
Prospective fathers learn what to expect with a new baby, how to prepare for the birth, supporting their partner during
pregnancy, practical skills in looking after the baby and the importance of bonding and fathers role
Start date / Duration
Area / Venue
Crèche
How to register and any other
information
Saturdays – One day course 10am-4pm
16/02/2013
02/03/2013
27/04/2013
18/05/2013
08/06/2013
29/06/2013
20/07/2013
31/08/2013
28/09/2013
26/10/2013
30/11/2013
14/12/2013
Whittington Hospital
Hungerford CC
Bemerton Children’s Centre
Whittington Hospital
Hungerford CC
TBC
TBC
TBC
TBC
TBC
Whittington Hospital
TBC
no crèche for any
courses
For all courses Contact: Paul on 07906 587
335 or 020 7237 5353 or text DAD free on
82727
or email EFP@workingwithmen.org
Last updated 5.2.13
Incredible Years Baby Programme
For parents with babies - 4 months and under at the start of the course. Babies come along too. Parents learn about how
babies develop in their first year. Includes techniques for dealing with common problems e.g. crying and sleeping.
9 weeks / 2 hours per week
Start date / Duration
Area / Venue
Crèche
How to register - priority for families in
children's centre area
No dates confirmed at present
Incredible Years Toddlers Programme
For parents with toddlers 12 - 36 months. Parents learn about how children learn and develop and practise skills to feel
confident as a parent. Includes play and positive discipline.13 weeks / 2 hours per week (or equivalent)
Start date / Duration
Area / Venue
Introductory day 15th March 2013
Conewood Children’s
Centre
Crèche
Crèche provided
How to register - priority for families in
children's centre area
Contact: Deanne Gilbert Campbell: 020 7527
4440 / 020 7527 2005
Monday afternoons
Incredible Years Pre-school Programme
For parents with children aged 2 - 6 years. Parents learn how children develop and learn, includes using play, praise and
strategies for dealing with behaviour problems
11 weeks / 2.5 hours per week
Start date / Duration
12 week course. 18/4/13 – 18/7/13
Area / Venue
Crèche
How to register
Crèche provided
Contact: Ann Williams: 020 7561 3282
Thursday mornings
Margaret McMillan Nursery
School & Children's Centre,
Hornsey Rise, N19 3SF
April 2013 - TBC
Barnsbury Area
Crèche provided
Contact: Samira Abdullahi
Last updated 5.2.13
Samira.Abdullahi@islington.gov.uk
at Kate Greenaway Children’s Centre on
020 7527 4850
Incredible Years School Age Programme
For parents/carers with children of 6 – 10 years with moderate to severe challenging behaviour
16 week programme/ 2.5 hrs. per week
6 March 2013 – 10 July 2013 (Wednesdays)
There is no group on the 3 & 10 April & 29 May
due to school holidays
Bemerton Childrens Centre
1A Coatbridge House,
Carnoustie Drive, N1 ODX
By referral only to CAMHS
TBC
Ring 020 3316 1824 Duty and advice line to
discuss potential referrals and suitability for
the the course
PAFT (Parents as First Teachers)
For parents of children pre-birth to age 3 years . Includes home visits with practical support and fun activities for parent and
child together to support child development and learning .Group sessions open to all parents take place on different topics in
selected children's centres.
Start date / Duration
Area / Venue
Crèche
How to register - open to families in
specified children's centre area
referrals via family support team
On-going
Kate Greenaway Children's
Centre, York Way Court,
Copenhagen St, N1 0UH
N/A
Contact: David Norman 020 7527 4809
david.norman@islington.gov.uk
On-going
Margaret McMillan Nursery
School & Children's Centre,
Hornsey Rise, N19 3SF
N/A
Contact: Michelle Williams (Mon-Wed)
0207 561 3282
On-going
Packington Children's
centre 190 Packington
Square, London,N1 7UG
N/A
Contact : Kara Weeks 0207 359 3302
On-going
Archway Children's Centre
N/A
Contact: Diane Saline and Lizzy Gaize 020
Last updated 5.2.13
Vorley Rd, Archway, N19
5BS
On-going
Paradise Park Children's
Centre, 164 Mackenzie Rd,
N7 8SE
7527 3691 / 4826
N/A
Contact: Kemi Lawal 020 7697 7330
kemi@paradiseparkcc.org.uk
Strengthening Families Strengthening Communities
For parents of children aged 3-18 yrs. A culturally sensitive programme that aims to increase understanding of child
development and strengthen parent / child and family relationships and community involvement. Parents gain confidence in
parenting skills and learn about the process of positive discipline. 13 weeks x 3 hours per week.
Start date / Duration
Area / Venue
8 February – 21 June 2013.
TBC
Every Fridays,15 weeks
(school term time only)
12 March – 9 July 2013.
TBC
Crèche
Course information / How to register
Yes with Turkish
speaking crèche
worker
Delivered in TURKISH
Contact: Minik Kardes and speak to
Selda Aygun 020 7923 7226
Email: info@minikkardes.co.uk
Crèche Provided
Delivered by Light Project International
Delivered in English with bilingual facilitators
French ,Lingala Swahili spoken
Every Tuesdays,15 weeks
(school term time only)
Starts 15 Feb 10am – 1pm (Fridays)
Refreshments & light lunch provided
Light Project International
1st Floor, Orkney House
195-199 Caledonian Rd
N1 0AF
Telephone: 0207 833 4009 or e-mail:
lightprojectinternational@yahoo.co.uk
Starts 9 April 2013 (Tuesdays)
9:30am – 12:30pm
Montem Primary School
Hornsey Rd, N7 7QT
Crèche Provided
Contact: Families First on 020 7527 4343 or
email familiesfirst@islington.gov.uk
Last updated 5.2.13
ENHANCED Strengthening Families Strengthening Communities (for parents of children aged 8-17 years)
The programme is an enhanced version of the usual SFSC course (see above) and includes new materials about gangs and
community violence. The course aims to help parents identify and limit risk factors. 13 weeks x 3hrs
Start date / Duration
Tuesday 5th March
Time: 9.30-12.30 Lunch provided afterwards
Starts 17 April 2013 (Wednesdays)
Venue / Area
Hargrave Park Primary
School,
51 Bredgar Road,
N19 5BS
Crèche
Crèche if needed
How to register
Contact: Families First on 020 7527 4343 or
email familiesfirst@islington.gov.uk
St Johns Community Centre
Elthorne Estate, N19 3XU
Time: 10am to 1pm
14 week course – April TBC
(TBC)
Spa Green, EC1 – TBC
Group Triple P
For parents of children aged 2-12yrs. Aims to promote positive relationships between parents and children. Parents develop
effective practical strategies for responding to concerns about children's behaviour and development.
8 Weeks / 2 hours per week (includes 3 sessions of telephone support)
Start date / Duration
5 March 2013 10am – 12pm
6 March 2013 9:15am – 11:15pm
Venue / Area
Bentham Court Community
Nursery/Centre
New Bentham Court,
Ecclesbourne Rd, N1 3AA
Newington Green School
Matthias Road
N16 8NP
Crèche
How to register
Last updated 5.2.13
18 April to 6 June 2013 - Thursday’s
10:00am – 12:30pm (9:45am arrival)
Paradise Park Children’s
Centre,
164 MacKenzie Road,
N7 8SE
Crèche Provided
Contact: Jessica Adams - Specialist Family
Support Team on 020 7527 7098
Jessica.adams@islington.gov.uk
Or Lisa Garrett - Specialist Family Support
Team on 020 7527 7191
Lisa.garrett@islington.gov.uk
Group Teen Triple P
For parents of teenagers aged 12-16 years. Aims to promote positive relationships between parents and their teenager.
Parents develop effective practical strategies for responding to concerns about teenage behaviour and development.
8 Weeks / 2 hours per week (includes 3 sessions of telephone support)
Start date / Duration
28 March 2013 10am - 12pm
Venue / Area
Crèche
How to register
Holloway school
Hilldrop Road,
N7 0JG
Parenting with Love and Limits
For parents of teenagers 12-16 years. A seven step programme for parents with concerns about teenage behaviour. Includes
effective strategies and support to put into practice during and after the course. 8 Weeks / 2 hours per week
Start date / Duration
Starts Thursday 18 April 2013 6pm – 8pm
Starts Friday 19 April 2013 10am-12pm
Venue / Area
The Brandon Centre,
26 Prince of Wales Road,
NW5 3LG
The Brandon Centre,
26 Prince of Wales Road,
NW5 3LG
Crèche
No
No
How to register
Contact: Stacey Miller 020 7267 4792
familyservices@brandoncentre.org.uk
Parents can make direct contact or be
referred.
Contact: Stacey Miller 020 7267 4792
familyservices@brandoncentre.org.uk
Parents can make direct contact or be
referred.
Last updated 5.2.13
Specialist Programmes - see programme guide for more information
Programme details & Start date /
Duration
Mellow Parenting for mothers of 1-5 yr. olds
where child in need or child protection
concerns.
Next course to be Autumn 2013.
Safe Landings
Wednesdays, 10.00 am - 1.00pm.
Dates for next courses:
September – TBC. January – TBC
Parent Carer Guide to SEN
Dates TBC
Parenting a child with ADHD
Dates – TBC
NAS Early Bird Programme
End of January - TBC
NAS Help! First Steps seminar
Course content and dates TBC
Family Nurse Partnership
Early Pregnancy until baby is 2 yrs old. For
first time parents who are under 18 and less
than 28 weeks pregnant.
Venue / Area
Crèche
How to register
Bemerton Children's Centre,
1A Coatbridge House,
Carnoustie Drive, N1 ODX
Referral only within Children's Social Care
Contact: Filiz Osman 020 7527 7787
filiz.osman@islington.gov.uk
TBC
Contact: Jennifer Savage 020 7336 8453
email: jennifer.savage@islington.gov.uk
Centre 404
Please contact: Ann Hayes, Workers
Education Association on 020 7426 1988 or
ahayes@wea.org.uk
The Bridge School,
Primary School Education &
Training Centre,
Hungerford Road, N7
The Bridge School,
Primary School Education &
Training Centre,
Hungerford Road, N7
Client's home
Contact: Vicky Mathews or Shelia Mullen
020 3316 1867 / 1868
Contact: Colleen Williams,
Islington CAMHS, 0203 316 1824
Contact: Family Nurse Partnership
020 3316 8673 / 8674
Last updated 5.2.13
Parenting Workshops
Start date / Duration
Venue / Area
Refugee Therapy Centre Workshops 2012
topics include relationships between parents,
raising children as a single parent, how to help
your child manage their anger and coping with
changes in adolescents. Thursdays 04/10/12 02/05/13, 1pm - 3pm.
Refugee Therapy Centre
1A Leeds Place,
Tollington Park,
N4 3RF
Moving and Handling Paediatric Workshop
Centre 404
404 Camden Rd
N7 0SL
3 hour workshop for parents and carers of
children with disabilities
14 February 2013, 10am - 1pm
Crèche
No
How to register
Spaces are limited on a first come first serve
basis. Please contact: 020 7561 1587 or
www.refugeetherapy.org.uk to reserve a place
or to find out more.
Please open the following link for workshops
flyer:
http://www.refugeetherapy.org.uk/media/15128/
parenting_workshop_2012.pdf
Contact: Emma Watson 020 7697 1325
emmaw@centre404.org.uk