Parents Plus: Parenting When Separated Programme

Cost: Free via Local Authorites and Family Hubs

The Parents Plus Parenting When Separated programme is a practical, solution-focused evidence-based course that builds on parent strengths as a basis for ongoing change. It is suitable for residential and non-residential parents and runs over six sessions, with groups of parents or with individual parents.

(Please note this programme is currently in the process of confirming that it meets the SPPD standards)

Course Highlights

Parents plus, parenting when separated programme is a psycho educational programme which supports co-parenting and child wellbeing through family separation
It is an evidence based programme which promotes the best interests of children, improves outcomes for families who are separated and reduces conflict
The Parenting When Separated Programme is suitable for all gender parents and all variety of living arrangements post separation

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Purpose of Programme

Supporting parents who are preparing for, going through or have gone through a separation or divorce.

Additional Resources

Each participant gets a Parenting When Separated Programme Book

Safeguarding Measures

All Parents Plus programmes aim to support families to achieve the best outcomes for children’s well- being. The best interest of the child is paramount. If safeguarding concerns arise, facilitators are encouraged to consider relevant child and adult safeguarding legislation and undertake a comprehensive assessment using local processes before deciding how best to move forward.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDING NOTICE FOR ALL PROGRAMMES

If you or your child are at risk of harm, this program may not be suitable for your situation. If you have urgent child protection concerns or feel you are in immediate danger, please seek help from the appropriate services:

Police (999 in an emergency)
Social Services (your local authority)
Domestic Abuse Helpline (UK: 0808 2000 247)
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline (UK: 0808 800 5000)

For immediate safety concerns, please seek professional support as soon as possible.

If you are experiencing domestic abuse but are not in immediate danger, you may still find support through this program.

Providers Qualifications

The Parents Plus Parenting When Separated programme is provided through many local authorities and family hubs across the UK

Tools & Skills Learnt

The programme aims to help parents to:

Co-parent effectively
Ensure their children cope and thrive post-separation
Manage stress and personally cope post-separation
Reach out for support to reduce isolation
Create practical arrangements for children that minimise conflict
Improve communication with their children and with their children’s other parent
Maintain warm connected relationships with their children
Deal with the challenges of lone parenting or being a ‘live away’ parent

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Programme Type

Live
Individual or Couple Sessions
Group Sessions
Online
In-Person

Additional Support & Learning

Children with Sends
Teenagers
Blended Families

A Testimonial from a Programme Participant

"Parents Plus are amazing to work with and supportive from training to mobilisation and evaluation. We have built a good relationship with them, which has been essential for supporting the roll-out of Parenting When Separated in Hertfordshire. This supportive relationship with commissioners allows for successful implementation of the training that is outcome-focused.”

Nicola Wilder, Development and Commissioning Officer, Hertfordshire Council