Sept - Oct 2016

Two clicks to find choices online every day of the week www.ipswich.gov.uk/parenting

Referrals to IBC groups via secure email:

carole.williams@ipswich.gcsx.gov.uk

If you have a parenting programme or parenting support group or service to add to this leaflet, or you wish to receive a copy bi-monthly to share with parents and colleagues please email: carole.williams@ipswich.gov.uk Senior Community Safety

Parenting Officer at Ipswich Borough Council.

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Contents

Triple P ………………………………………………………………….. Page 3/4

Strengthening Families Programme ………………………. Page 4

Who’s in Charge? ………………………………………………….. Page 5

Webster-Stratton ………………………………………………….. Page 5/6

Caring Dads ……………………………………………………………. Page 6

Living with Children ……………………………………………….. Page 7

The Solihull Approach ……………………………………………. Page 8

Support for Dads …………………………………………………… Page 9

Other Parenting Programmes…………………………………. Page 10

Community Courses and Support ………………………….. Page 10

Support for Additional Needs…………………………………. Page 11

Support for Parent Carers………………………………………. Page 12

Support for Autistic Spectrum ……………………………….. Page 13

Ipswich and Suffolk Parenting Contacts………………….. Page 14

Health ……………………………………………………………………. Page 16

Domestic Abuse Programmes…………………………………. Page 16

Local and National Advice and Support ………………….. Page 17

Online Support………………………………………………………… Page 19

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Online Safety…………………………………………………………… Page 19

Triple P (Positive Parenting Programme)This set of interventions was developed at the University of Queensland, Australia, by Professor Matt Sanders, a clinical psychologist, and is now run worldwide. There are a variety of different group and individual programmes varying according to need, from universal (information and advice), through to support with common issues in children and young people, to group programmes and 1:1 work (both face to face and by phone).

Seminar Triple P is a series of up to 3 presentations on raising confident, resilient children, which covers issues of interest to a universal audience. These can be delivered to a large group (up to 50), for example in school or the workplace.

Seminar Triple P Teen is a series of 3 presentations on raising connected, competent and resilient teenagers, which covers issues of interest to a universal audience. These can be delivered to a large group (up to 50), for example in school or the workplace.

Triple P Group 0-11 runs for 8 weeks (including 3 weeks where 1:1 phone support is substituted for group meetings).

Triple P Group Teen 12-16 runs for 8 weeks (including 3 weeks where 1:1 phone support is substituted for group meetings).

NEW Triple P Stepping Stones – see below NEW Triple P Transitions – see below

For further details see www.triplep.net or contact: Carole.williams@ipswich.gov.ukJudith.moore@suffolk.gov.uk

Triple P (Seminars)

Triple P Seminars – for parents with children aged 0 -11Universal, no booking required

Venue DatesTriple P Teen Seminars – for parents with children aged 11-16

Universal, no booking requiredIpswich Academy Dates TBC

If you would like to find out more: kay.witchalls@suffolk.gov.ukTel : 07540671191

South IpswichTBC

The Power of Positive ParentingWillows Children’s CentreDates TBCIf you would like to find out more:Bernie.stephenson@suffolk.gov.uk07718 100891 /01473 263 297

Triple P Group (Age 0-11) Eight week programme – Booking requiredVenue Dates/Times To book/more information

The Willows Children’s Centre, Magdalene Close

Parents of children ages 2-11 Bernie.stephenson@suffolk.gov.uk07718 10089101473 263 297

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IP2 9UX Wednesday 14th September 2016

9.30 a.m – 11.30 a.m

Yvette.hart@suffolk.gov.uk01473 26331607808 735771

The Oaks Primary SchoolAster Road

IP2 0NR

Tues Parents of children ages 2-11

days1st November9.15 – 11.15

Carole.williams@ipswich.gov.uk01473 43343807921 941 620

Jo Stringer – The Oaks01473 684994

MYGO CentreFraser House Princes Street

IP1 1HE

Wednesday 19th October – 14th

Dec10.00 – 12.00

Carole.williams@ipswich.gov.uk01473 43343807921 941 620

Ali CuckowHenley Primary School

Ashbocking Road, IpswichHenley, IP6 OQX

Parents of children ages 2-11Tuesday 1st November – 13th

December6-8 p.m

Bernie.stephenson@suffolk.gov.uk07718 10089101473 263 297

Yvette.hart@suffolk.gov.uk01473 26331607808 735771

Triple P 0-11 (8 week group)

Triple P Teen 12-16 (8 week group)

Triple P Group Teen (Age 11-16) Eight week programme – Booking required

Venue Dates/Times To book/more information

St Thomas Church Bramford Lane

IP1 5EP

Wednesday 14th September – 2nd

November6pm - 8pm

To Book a place contact:Bernie StephensonTel: 07718100891

Email: Bernie.stephenson@suffolk.gov.uk

Carole.williams@ipswich.gov.uk07921 941 620

NEW *** Triple P Stepping Stones (5 week group)

For families with a child with an additional need aged 0-12NEW *** Triple P Group - Stepping Stones – Booking required

Group Triple P: Stepping Stones (8 weeks)

Venue Dates/Times To book/more informationTreehouse Children’s Centre

Clapgate LaneIP3 ORH

17th November 201612.15 – 2.45

END DATE: Thursday 12th January 2017

kay.witchalls@suffolk.gov.uk.Mob 07540671191

or Yvette.hart@suffolk.gov.uk01473 26331607808 735771

Langer SchoolLanger RdFelixstowe

Thursday September 15th kay.witchalls@suffolk.gov.uk.Mob 07540671191

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NEW *** Triple P FamilyTransitions (5 week group)

This is a targeted intervention for those families going through separation and divorceFamily Transitions is the fifth of five levels of family intervention. It is designed to help parents who are having difficulties making the transition through divorce because of conflict with their co=parent, poor coping skills or behavioural or emotional problems in their child. . Sessions include: 1, Divorce – a family transition /2. Coping with emotion 1/ 3. Coping with emotion 2/ 4. Managing conflict/ 5. Balancing work, family and play.

NEW *** Triple P Group - Transitions – Booking required

Venue Dates/Times To book/more informationHawthorn Children’s Centre

Hawthorn Drive13th September – 11th October

Tue 10.00 – 12.00p.mFor 5 weeks

Carole.williams@ipswich.gov.uk01473 43343807921 941 620

Michelle.pearce2@ipswich.gov.ukHenley Primary School

Ashbocking Road, IpswichHenley, IP6 OQX

Tue 20th Sept – 18th OctFor 5 weeks

6-8 p.m.For 5 weeks

Bernie.stephenson@suffolk.gov.uk07718 10089101473 263 297

Yvette.hart@suffolk.gov.uk01473 26331607808 735771

Treehouse Children’s CentreIP4

TBC If you would like to find out more: kay.witchalls@suffolk.gov.ukTel : 07540671191

The Oaks Children’s CentreFelixstowe

IP11

Wednesday9th November

10a.m. – 12noon.

If you would like to find out more: kay.witchalls@suffolk.gov.ukTel : 07540671191

Strengthening Families ProgrammeAn evidence based programme from Oxford Brookes University for parents and young people aged between 10 and 14 years. This is a DVD and activity based programme, which supports families to have a positive outlook as young people approach their teenage years.Parents aim to improve their nurturing and support skills while considering effective discipline and guidance strategies. Young people build skills for resisting peer pressure and dealing with stress. During the sessions the families work together to reflect on the strengths of their family. This programme has been proved to be effective in preventing alcohol and substance misuse amongst young people. For further details see www.mystrongfamily.co.uk

Strengthening Families Programme 7 week programmeVenue Dates/Times To book/more information

Ipswich AcademyIP3 OSP

Monday 26th September 20164pm – 6.30 pm

If you would like to find out more:kay.witchalls@suffolk.gov.uk

Tel : 07540671191

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Who’s in Charge?A programme for parents who are experiencing child on parent abuse or violence or where a child appears completely out of parental control. Does your child threaten, hurt or intimidate you? Do you feel you are losing control? Want to better handle conflict? Who’s in Charge? is an 9 week programme for parents or carers of young people (8-18) who are defiant or beyond control.The group aims to:

Provide a supportive environment to share experiences and ideas Reduce the blame, guilt and shame most parents feel Offer ideas to help to develop individual strategies for managing your child’s

behaviour Explore ways of increasing safety and well being Help parents feel more in control and less stressed.

For more information contact: Carole.williams@ipswich.gov.uk / 07921 941620

Who’s In Charge (Nine week programme includes a 2 month follow up session)Venue Dates/Times To book/more information

Boston Lodge.Boston Road, Lowestoft

NR32 1UG

Tuesday 7th June10 - 12p.m

For 9 weeks

Sheryl.Aldridge@suffolk.gov.uk01502 674880/07872699

Stone Lodge Academy Thursday 15th September1.00 – 3.30p.m

NB. Stone Lodge parents will be given priority

Carole.williams@ipswich.gov.uk07921 941 620

Lighthouse Women’s Centre

Wednesdays 28/09/16 - 23/11/16 ~12.30 pm – 2.30 pm Week 9 - 18/01/17

ursula@lighthousewa.org.ukkatherine.ahluwalia@lighthousewa.org.uk

Suffolk Family Carers NB. For Fathers and male carers only

Wednesdays 5th October 2016, 6.30pm-8.30pm in Kesgrave

For more information and to book a place, please contact Diane Goodchild on 01473

835438 or email wellbeing@suffolkfamilycarers.org

Cornfields Children’s Centre

Great CornardSudbury

October 2016tbc

For nine weeks

Andy on 07597337831Email andy@compass-ion.org

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Webster-Stratton (The Incredible Years)Created by Caroline Webster-Stratton, an American clinical psychologist, and used and researched for 20 years, this is an early intervention programme for parents of children under 10. The programme encourages parents to build strong relationships with their children through play and rewarding positive behaviour. It strengthens communication and enables parents/carers to understand the developmental stages of the child.

After completing the course parents will have a range of tools from which to choose including; effective limit setting, time-out, handling consequences and problem–solving.This programme is appropriate for all families including those with young people with a diagnosis of ADHD or ODD. For further details see www.incredibleyears.com, or contact your local a parenting professional.

Webster-Stratton

Venue Dates/Times To book/more informationHeath Primary School

IP5 1JG2016

Thursday 13th September9.45 – 11.45For 12 weeks

Kay.Witchalls@suffolk.gov.uk07540 671191

For bookings send form to parenting@suffolk.gcsx.gov.uk

Wooden House CCIP4

2016

Tuesday 13th September12.45 – 2.45

Kay.Witchalls@suffolk.gov.uk07540 671191

For bookings send form to parenting@suffolk.gcsx.gov.uk

Wellington Children’s Centre2017

Incredible Years 3- 6 yearsTues 10th Jan 2017*

12 weeks9.30 -11.30 a.m.

End 4th April

Kay.Witchalls@suffolk.gov.uk07540 671191

For bookings send form to parenting@suffolk.gcsx.gov.uk

Whitton Clinic2017

School age 6-12 Years Wed 11th Jan 2017*

12 weeks9.30 -11.30 a.m.

Kay.Witchalls@suffolk.gov.uk07540 671191

For bookings send form to parenting@suffolk.gcsx.gov.uk

The Willows CC2017

Wednesday 11th Jan9.30 – 11.30For 12 weeksEnds 5th April

Bernie.stephenson@suffolk.gov.uk07718 10089101473 263 297

Yvette.hart@suffolk.gov.uk01473 26331607808 735771

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Caring DadsDeveloped in Canada, Caring Dads is an intervention programme for fathers/male carers who have physically abused, emotionally abused or neglected their children, exposed their children to domestic violence or who are deemed to be at high-risk for these behaviours. It consists of a 17-week, empirically-based group parenting intervention for fathers, systematic outreach to mothers to ensure safety and freedom from coercion, and on-going, collaborative case management of fathers with referrers and other professionals.

The group component of Caring Dads combines elements of parenting, fathering and child protection practice to enhance the safety and well-being of children. Programme principles emphasize the need to enhance men’s motivation, promote child-centred fathering, address men’s ability to engage in respectful, non-abusive co-parenting with children’s mothers and recognize that children’s experience of trauma will impact the rate of possible change. The programme helps fathers learn how to work collaboratively with other service providers to ensure that children benefit (and are not unintentionally harmed) as a result of father’s participation in intervention. Run by a team of male and female facilitators. For more information see www.caringdads.org

Caring Dads – REFERRALS ONLYVenue To book/more information

Programmes running at various times at various venues

Please send referrals to parenting@suffolk.gcsx.gov.ukFor more information contact judith.moore@suffolk.gov.uk

AREA

Ipswich

VENUE

Iceni64 – 70 Foundation StreetIP4 1BN E

DATES

12th October 2016

FACILITATORS

12th October 2016Contact Simon Cobbadmin@iceniipswich.org01473 214006

Living with Children/Teenagers & confidence buildingWe at Realise Futures are an Ofsted grade 2 provider of Family Learning and Parenting programmes across Suffolk.

These courses are offered as part of the Suffolk Community Learning Adult Education Programme and are accredited with the Open College Network. The course covers understanding children’s needs and parent’s needs, recognising different styles of parenting, developing skills in a positive communication style, listening skills and ways to support children’s self-esteem, positive strategies for managing behaviour and setting limits.

Living with Teenagers (for parents of children age 12-18)Venue Dates/Times To book a place

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IpswichMurrayside Learning

Centre, Nacton RdIP3 9JL

Title: Living with TeensTime: 12.15 pm – 3.15 pmDay: Monday September 19 for 8 weeksCost: Free

Contact Realise Futures on0300 456 2050

www.rflearn.co.ukCourse length 20 hours

Living with Children (for parents of children aged 2-12)Venue Dates/Times To book a place

IpswichMurrayside Learning

Centre, Nacton RdIP3 9JL

Time: 9.30 am - 12.00 pmDay: Thursday September 22 for 8 weeksCost: Free

Contact Realise Futures on 0300 456 205001473 712645

www.rflearn.co.ukCourse length 20 hours

The Solihull ApproachThe Solihull Approach

10 week programme

In the group you will focus on your relationship with your child and it will help you to develop a more positive and rewarding relationship with your child.

We will explore issues together such as: having fun together, how children develop, exploring feelings, behaviour difficulties, how to recover when things go wrong, communicating with your child, parenting

styles, sleep patterns, anger and temper tantrums

For more information contact Kay.Witchalls@suffolk.gov.uk

07540 671191

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Developing Personal Confidence and Awareness for Parents/CarersVenue Dates/Times To book a placeIpswich

Murrayside Learning Centre, Nacton Rd

IP3 9JL

Time: 12.30 pm -3.00 pmDay: Thursday September 22 for 8 weeksCost: Free

Contact Realise Futures on0300 456 2050

www.rflearn.co.ukCourse length 20 hours

Ipswich Parenting HubsIPH are informal positive parenting hubs run by Suffolk County Council, for parents, in the local area. We meet informally once a month for coffee, a chat and signposting, and a chance to hear from other local parents and speakers. Parenting professionals and others will be available to talk informally about any ideas, questions or concerns you may have about parenting. We also have a range of helpful information.

Name/Venue Date/Time To book/more informationSouth West Ipswich Parenting

HubThe Willows Children’s Centre,

Magdelene Close

1st Thursday of each month with guest speakersNext one 6th October

10.30am – 12.00Annie Clements

Autism and ADHD

For more information:Bernie Stephenson@suffolk.gov.uk

Carole.Williams@ipswich.gov.uk07921 941620

Ipswich Citizens Advice drop ins at the Children’s Centres

1st Monday of the Month1pm – 3pm at Hawthorn

2nd Monday of the Month10am – 12noon at Hillside

3rd Monday of the Month9.30am – 11.30am at Willow

Advice line - 03003301151bureau@ipswichcab.org.uk

Parenting Hubs Outside IpswichIpswich parents welcome

Coastal Hub @ FelixstoweSalvation Army Hall

Cobbold Rd, Felixstowe, IP11 7EL

1st Friday of each month, 9.30am – 11.30am

For more information:Kay.Witchalls@suffolk.gov.uk

07540 671191Stowmarket Hub @ The MixThe Unicorn and Lion Room

127 Ipswich StreetStowmarket

IP14 1BB

For more information:Naomi.hunnibell@suffolk.gov.uk

07713 094516

Sally.losasso@suffolk.gov.uk07713 094347

Sudbury Cornfields Child CentreHead Lane, Great Cornard,

Sudbury CO10 0NH

First Wednesday of every month, 1pm – 2.30pm

For more information:Naomi.hunnibell@suffolk.gov.uk

0771309 4516

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Specific Programmes for DadsBeing a Dad

Venue Dates/Times To book a placeIpswich

Murrayside Learning Centre, Nacton Road,

Ipswich.IP3 9JL

Dates tbc Contact Realise Futures on0300 456 2050

www.rflearn.co.ukThe course focuses on overcoming difficulties that may be experienced specifically by Dads in their role as

parent/carer

Support Groups for DadsName of Venue Dates/times To book/more info

A Few Good Men CSV Ipswich, Old Crown Court, Civic

Drive, IP1 2DX

Mondays, 6.30pm – 8pm Run by dads for dads. Share experiences and get support around discipline and being a

good role model. Free refreshments. 01473

Local dad’s group Wooden House CC, IP4 3EJ

Alternate SaturdaysNext dates:

Drop in for male parents/carers with children

0 – 5.

01473 323870Time with Dad Wellington

CC, 52 Chevallier St, IP1 2PB

2nd Sunday of month10am – 11.30am

Play session for dads and their children under 5. No need to

book.

Time with my Dad The Willows Children’s Centre

Magdalene Cl, Ipswich IP2 9UX

Willows 01473 602150

Alternate Saturdays Fun play indoor and outdoor activities. Healthy snacks

available to the children and bacon rolls for the dads.

No need to book, you can just drop in

Being a Dad Pemberton House, Curriers Lane, Ipswich

IP1 2AQ

For eight weeks Contact Realise Futures on 0300 456 205001473 712645

www.rflearn.co.ukCourse length 20 hours

Other Parenting Programmes

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Non-funded ProgrammesSkills for Parents

Woodbridge Library Meeting Room, Woodbridge, IP12 1DT

To book please call 07514 402507 or skillsforparents@btinternet.com8 friendly and informal 2 hour sessions (excluding half term). Cost £85.

Develop communication skills and improve relationships with your children.

Community Courses & Support

Venue Date/TimeStay and Play

For parents of children0-4 yrs

Bramford Road Methodist Church

Thursday mornings10.30 -11.30

Mums Dads Grandparents and Carers all welcomeFor details contact Ali Family Support Worker 07710365988 or Steph Family

Support Practitioner 01473 462577Rainbow Trust

24 hour service

Provides emotional and practical support for families who have a child with a life threatening or terminal illness. Offering the whole family high quality,

individually tailored support for as long as they need it. For more information, eligibility criteria or to make a referral contact Sarah Lloyd –

Family Support Worker. E: sarah.lloyd@rainbowtrust.org.uk; T 01708 375830 M: 07825 60136; W: rainbowtrust.org.uk

Ipswich Child Contact Centre

Town Centre Venue

Saturdays 2.30 – 4.30

A child Contact Centre is a safe, friendly and neutral place where children of separated families can spend time with one or both parents, and sometimes other family members. It is a child centred environment that puts the needs

of the children first.

For more information contact: Pat Gibson. M: 07934 670 040 ; E: ipswichcontactcentre@gmail.com

Support for Additional NeedsName of Group & Venue Date/Time To book a place/ more information

Infant MassageChildren’s centres across

Suffolk

Various days and times

Five week course; please call your local children’s centre for information (listed further down).

Nought ‘til they WalkChildren’s centres across

Suffolk

Various days and times

A fun and friendly group to meet other parents of children who are not yet walking.

School Readiness programmeTreehouse CCClapgate Lane

Please call to book, 01473 323870

Short course to help parents prepare their children for starting school. Will cover things like:

healthy packed lunch, sharing books with your child, info sessions with other professionals.

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The Parent Factor in ADHDFor details of next programme contact Anne

Steel, 07720 349310Programme for parents of children who have been

diagnosed with ADHD.

PlaytimePeppercorn Lodge,

Peppercorn Way, IP2 8RT

Every Wednesday1.30pm – 3pm

Family fun for young parents. Support and advice available.

Contact Hillside Children’s Centre for more information: 01473 786630

Stay and PlaySpringfield Infant School

Bramford Road Methodist Church Hall

For Mums, Dads, Grandparents and Carers

Every Thursday9.00 - 10.30

For more informationAli Cuckow 07710365988 or

Steph 01473 462577

Young Parents GroupRavenswood CC, 103 Henning

Avenue, Ipswich, IP3 9QJ

Wednesdays1pm – 2.30pm

A group for parents aged 16 - 25 years old and their child. This is a 10 week programme with a different theme each week: themes will include:

play, cooking, confidence building, healthy relationships & sexual health. No need to book,

just turn up!Ipswich Museum, High

Street, IP1 3QH01473 43355

Free Entry. Lots of fun activities for all the family, often free or with a small charge. Details of upcoming events and exhibitions can be found on the website -  www.ipswich.gov.uk/museums

Ipswich Parenting Contacts: For information and supportName Role Based Contact details

Carole WilliamsSenior (Community Safety) Parenting Officer Ipswich Borough Council,

Grafton House

07921 941 620Carole.williams@ipswich.gov.ukReferrals to: carole.williams@ipswich.gcsx.gov.uk

Bernie Stephenson

Area Parenting CoordinatorIpswich South & WestSuffolk County Council

Landmark House, Ipswich07718 10089101473 263 297Bernie.Stephenson@suffolk.gov.uk

Kay WitchallsArea Parenting Coordinator,Ipswich N.E & CoastalSuffolk County Council

SCC, Queens Road, Felixstowe

07540 671 19101394 605 060kay.witchalls@suffolk.gov.uk

Yvette Hart

Parenting Group FacilitatorIpswich North East & Coastal (0.5)Ipswich South & West (0.5)Suffolk County Council

Landmark House, Ipswich or Queens Road Felixstowe or Saxmundham

07808735771 / 01473 263316 Yvette.Hart@suffolk.gov.uk

Suffolk Parenting Contacts: For information and supportParenting Team - CONTACT DETAILS 2015

Name Role Based Contact details

Judith Moore County Parenting Coordinator Endeavour House, Ipswich 07515 188 522 judith.moore@suffolk.gov.uk

Frances Desborough Area Parenting Coordinator Lowestoft -Waveney Riverside Centre, Lowestoft 07540 671 193 / 01502 674944

frances.desborough@suffolk.gov.uk

Andi Spalding

Parenting Group Facilitator Lowestoft- Waveney (0.5) Family Support Practitioner Lowestoft -Waveney (0.5)

Riverside Centre, Lowestoft 01502 674747 / 07713 087 787 andi.spalding@suffolk.gov.uk

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Kay Witchalls Area Parenting Coordinator Ipswich NE & Coastal

SCC, Queens Road, Felixstowe

07540 671 191 / 01394 605060 kay.witchalls@suffolk.gov.uk

Bernie Stephenson Area Parenting Coordinator Ipswich South & West

Landmark House, Ipswich 07718 100891 / 01473 263297 Bernie.Stephenson@suffolk.gov.uk

Yvette Hart

Parenting Group Facilitator Ipswich South & West (0.5) Ipswich North & East and Coastal (0.5)

Landmark House or Queens Road Felixstowe or Saxmundham

07808735771 / 01473 263316 Yvette.Hart@suffolk.gov.uk

Frances McGinn (mat. Leave) Area Parenting Coordinator West Suffolk (0.5) West Suffolk House, Bury Maternity Leave

Maddie McHenry (0.5) Sally Losasso (0.5) acting

Area Parenting Coordinator West Suffolk West Suffolk House, Bury

07540 671192 Maddie.McHenry@suffolk.gov.uk 07713 094 347 Sally.Losasso@suffolk.gov.uk

VACANT (0.5) Parenting Group Facilitator West Suffolk West Suffolk House, Bury

Naomi Hunnibell Area Parenting Coordinator Central & South Suffolk The Mix, Stowmarket 01449 745155 / 07713 094 516

Naomi.hunnibell@suffolk.gov.uk

Sally Losasso Parenting Group Facilitator Central & South Suffolk (0.5) West Suffolk House, Bury 07713 094 347

Sally.Losasso@suffolk.gov.uk

Caroline Day (0.5) Business Support Officer to Parenting Team Endeavour House, Ipswich 01473 265703

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Support for Parent CarersSuffolk Parent Carer Support Network – Drop-in Support Groups

Ipswich Family Carers Group

19 Tower Street

Ipswich IP1 3BE

(entrance via CAB waiting room)

2nd Wednesday of each month, 2pm – 3.30pm

Please contact Suffolk Family Carers on 01473 835477Ipswich Family Carers group - for anyone caring for a

family member or friend who has a disability, long term condition, age related frailty, mental health need or

alcohol/drug problem.(entrance via CAB waiting room)

Ravenswood Family Carer Group

Ravenswood Medical Practice,24 Hening Avenue, Ipswich, IP3 9QJ

Last Wednesday of each month, 11am – 12.30pm

No need to book, contact James.Woolnough@suffolkfamilycarers.org.uk

01473 853413 or visit the website for more

Crime and Carers

Suffolk Family Carers – Carers’ Centre, Old Ipswich Road, Claydon, IP6 0AJ

Last Tuesday of each month, 11am – 12.30pmFor Family Carers who's cared for has experience of the

Criminal Justice System and/or police service.No need to book, contact James Woolnough or visit the

website for more information.

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Support for Parents & Family Carers of Young People with Mental Health difficultiesAre you caring for someone under 18 who has difficulties with their mental health? By this, we mean

things like- depression, anxiety, phobias, psychosis, eating problems and self-harm. After the success of our first programme, we are delighted to be able to offer another in spring of 2015

We are currently collecting names of people that would be interested in attending, so if you are caring for someone who is under 18 and experiences difficulties like those mentioned above, please do get in touch

and we will let you know the details of the programme. Call Beverley Stearn on 01473 835455 or email MH@suffolkfamilycarers.org

Support for Autism Spectrum DisordersGroup/Venue Dates/Times To book a place/more informationAutism Suffolk Three Day

Family SeminarIpswich

Autism Suffolk01473 632700

Autism Suffolk One day Autism Awareness

Ipswich

Autism Suffolk01473 632700

Help! 3 day programme for parents and carers of children

diagnosed with autism.

Runs at various locations across Suffolk.

For details of next programme contact 01473 632700.

(Those attending need to be alreadyregistered with Autism Suffolk)

Ipswich Autism Spectrum Disorder Group

The Willow’s Children’s Centre, Magdalene Close, IP2 9UX

2nd Thursday of every month

10am – 12pm

01473 702652 (Jane Jordan)

Ipswich Spectrum Parent to Parent Support

Colchester Rd Baptist Church, Ipswich, IP4 4ST

Last Wednesday of every month.

10.00 – 11.30 a.m.Term time only

01473 632700

Autism SuffolkFelixstowe Family Support Group

Felixstowe Opportunity Group Building, Felixstowe Academy,Maidstone Road, Felixstowe,

IP11 9EF

First Tuesday of the month

12:30 – 14:30 (Term time)

Phone: 01473 632700E-mail: autism.suffolk@nas.org.uk

Autism SuffolkAutism Suffolk is an advice/support/information service for families of children who have a diagnosis of ASD.

Offers support to families from the point of diagnosis up to the child’s 14th birthday.Tel 01473 632700

www.autism.org.uk/autismsuffolkautism.suffolk@nas.org.uk

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Ipswich Children’s Centre’sChatterbox Children's Centre(IP4 5HB; 01473 325822)East Ipswich Children’s Centre(based at Tree House, IP3 0RH, 01473 705035)Hawthorn Children's Centre(IP2 0QY; 01473 260882)Highfield Children's Centre(IP1 6DW; 01473 742534)Highfield at Bramford Lane Children’s Centre(IP1 5BS; 01473 462577)Hillside Children's Centre (IP2 8NY; 01473 786630)Meredith Children's Centre(IP1 6ED; 01473 242181)Ravenswood Community Children's Centre(IP3 9QJ; 01473 714521)The Tree House Children's Centre(IP3 0RH; 01473 322055)Wellington Children's Centre(IP1 2PB; 01473 283788)The Willows Children's Centre (IP2 9UX; 01473 602150)The Wooden House Children's Centre(IP4 3EJ; 01473 323870)

HealthThe school nursing teams in Ipswich offer termly drop-ins for parents in all primary schools. These give parents the opportunity to meet with a member of the school nursing team. The school nursing team can help support parents to keep their children healthy and offer advice about healthy eating, sleep routines, bed wetting, child development, and anything affecting children’s health in school. Drop-ins are usually advertised in school newsletters and school nurse contact details are available from school reception or local health clinics.

1:1 Health Clinics Hawthorn CC,Wednesdays 1pm –

5pmWellington CC,

Thursdays 1pm – 5pm

LiveWell Community Health Coach can offer free advice on many aspects of health and wellbeing.

By appointment only.

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Domestic Abuse ProgrammesFreedom ProgrammeThis is a nationally-established 12 week programme for women who have experienced domestic abuse. The course provides women with an opportunity to share their experiences of domestic abuse in confidence and without judgement, and helps them to make positive choices to protect themselves and their children. The Freedom Programme examines ‘the dominator’ (an abusive person) and the tactics they use to manipulate and control. It also looks at healthy relationships, and how a non-abusive person behaves. The course is women-only and is run by trained female facilitators.

Venue Dates/Times To book/more informationLighthouse Women’s Aid

Various venues and times Michelle01473 228270

Highfield CC,IP1 6DW

Contact for dates and times Call the centre for details:01473 742534

Meredith CC, Meredith Rd, IP1 6ED

Contact for dates and times Natasha01473 242179

Quayside CC, IP4 1QJ

Contact for dates and times Lisa Church, 01473 253398Sarah Stapleton, 01473 323870

Hawthorn Children's Centre, IP2 0QY

Start of September. Contact for more

details

Fiona Roseveare or Sarah Anderson01473 260882

Wellington, 52 Chevallier St,IP1 2PB

Contact for dates and times 01473 233522

Lighthouse Women’s Aid

01473 745111

24hr helpline for confidential advice – If you call the helpline between the hours of 5pm – 9am, please leave a message and we will call you back

within 15mins.Lighthouse Women’s Centre

– 37 Berners St, IP1 3LN 01473 228270

One-stop shop for women and children, particularly those who have experienced domestic abuse. Offers advice and fun courses.

Open Mon – Fri, 10am – 4pm.

Escape the TRAPVenue Dates/Times More information

Lighthouse Women’s Aid

Contact 01473 228270kristie@lighthousewa.org.uk

10 week course for teenage girls. Escape the Trap is an exciting new programme designed to inform young people about teenage relationship abuse. Activities will be fun, interactive and informal.Week 1 – informal meet & greetWeek 10 – fun trip for all those who complete the course

Stronger Families ProgrammeLighthouse Women’s Aid

Rolling programme

Contact Lighthouse on 01473 220770 for booking.

Group programme for mothers and children 4 – 16 who have experienced domestic abuse.Sessions on responsibility, positive problem solving, conflict resolution, feelings awareness and safety planning. Stronger Families is for families in which the perpetrator has already left the home, or in which the mother is no longer in a relationship with the perpetrator.

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Local and National Advice and SupportParent Partnership

Service Suffolk County Council01473 265210 (Mon-Fri term time, 9am – 5pm)

For parents/carers with concerns about all aspects of education for their children.

SENDIASSSuffolk County Council

Formerly Suffolk Parent Partnership Service. The Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) provides information, advice and support to young people and children with SEN or disabilities aged 0 -25, and their parents, about education,

health and social care. We provide legally based, impartial, confidential and accessible information and advice as well as casework and

representation when needed.Helpline

T: 01473 256210E:parent.partnership@suffolk.gov.uk

W: http://www.suffolk.gov.uk/parentpartnershipThe Ipswich Child Contact

Centreipswichcontactcentre@gmail.com

Mob: 07934 670 040A contact centre is a place where the non –resident parent may spend time with their children in a friendly, child centred informal atmosphere.

Suffolk Mind www.suffolkmind.org.uk/community-groups.asp

Parents of People with Epilepsy (POPWE)

The Key, St Margaret’s St, IP4 2BB (next to Bethesda Church

with free parking)

Support group which offers help and support for likeminded people. Presentations and workshops throughout the year and occasional trips.

For information call the Ipswich Epilepsy Helpline: 01473 461406Every 2nd Tuesday of each month, 10.30am – 12.30pm (term time only)

£2 charge to cover refreshments.

Contact a FamilyFor parents and carers of

children with disabilities or additional needs and for

professionals who support them.

Suffolk helpline 01473 614452Email: eastofengland@cafamiliy.org.uk

Web: www.cafamily.org.ukEmail: info@cafamily.org.uk

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity

24 hour serviceProvides emotional and practical support for families who have a child

with a life threatening or terminal illness.Ipswich contact:

Sarah Lloyd M: 07825 601360E: Sarah Lloyd@rainbowtrust.org.uk

W: rainbowtrust.org.ukNational Autistic Society Tel: 0845 070 4004

Mon – Fri 10.00 – 4 pm.Offers an interpreting service in over 120 different languages

www.nas.org.ukAFSKP We offer free informal training and non-accredited educational tools which

offer young people a chance to want to get back into further education, learn a trade or volunteer their time to a worthy cause. We are near the end of a

four-month training programme that has been funded by Learning Skills Council of England, European Social Fund, TCHC and support from the

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Department from Work and Pensions. Elements of the training programme have included confidence building, money management, CV writing and

healthy eating.E:info@afskp.org

T:07541 718122 or 07540 815867W: afskp.org

Fatherhood Institute The Fatherhood Institute is the UK’s fatherhood think-and-do-tankhttp://www.fatherhoodinstitute.org/

https://www.facebook.com/fatherhoodinstituteEmail: mail@fatherhoodinstitute.org

Phone: 0845 634 1328Dad.info DAD.info

DAD.info is the most popular digital parenting club for dads in the UK with articles, newsletters, daily blogs, news, tips, competitions and a highly active forum community.We are supported by both the Department for Education and Department for Work and Pensions, alongside national partners including One Plus One, Step Change (previously Consumer Credit Counselling Service), NHS, Relate, Child Maintenance Options and Coram Children’s Legal Centre.Key StatsWe deliver 220,000 pages of content to dads every month (that’s 2.6 million pages in the last year alone)We supported over 560,000 dads in 2012 and our forum now has over 6,000 active members Visit our website here: http://www.dad.info

Mankind Initiative www.mankind.org.ukHelpline 01823 334244

National Charity providing help and support for male victims of domestic abuse and domestic violence.

Family Lives www.Familylives.org.uk0808 800 2222 - 24 hour free helpline

NetMums Online course: Making Mums HappyA step by step online course written and designed for Netmums

www.netmums.comNSPCC Telephone 0808 800 5000

Email: help@nspcc.org.ukAsian & Welsh helplines also available on this number

Telephone advice serviceCare For The Family Care for the Family is a national charity, which aims to promote strong

family life and to help those who face family difficulties.www.careforthefamily.org.uk

Citizens Advice19 Tower Street, Ipswich,

IP1 3BE0300 330 1151

www.citizensadviceipswich.org.uk

Citizens Advice provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice on a range of issues including benefits, debt, consumer, housing, employment,

education, health, relationships, rights and responsibilities.Visit our national site : www.citizensadvice.org.uk

Tower Street Drop in: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9.30am – 2.00pm, Wednesday 9.30am – 12.00pm & 1.00pm- 3.00pm

(Money advice drop in only PM)Hawthorn Drive Surgery Outreach:

Thursday 9.30am – 12.00pm

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Using social media such as apps for your mobile phone, tablet or computer, or websites can make meeting other new Parents quick and easy if you have access to the internet.

Parents Nearby is a free app that you can download from iTunes. Through this app you can make contact with other parents who live in your area, find parents with similar interests, or children of similar ages to yours.

Playdates is a leading UK social network. Joining the website is free and can help you to find other parents and carers locally. You can arrange to meet up, and organize ‘events’ with a number of other Playdates friends.

Netmums is families of local sites that help local families meet up and share information and provides parents with access to local support and advice services

Online Safety

Useful websites and links and Online support for parents:

NSPCC Online safety helpline . Have a question about parental controls or concern about a social network your child uses? Whatever it is, our expert advisors are here to help. Call the helpline on: 0808 8005002

Talking Pants - (NSPCC)Pages on keeping your child safe and ‘Talking Pants’ free resources on how to talk to children responsibly about sensitive issues. http://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/

Thinkuknow The place to start. www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents Vodafone Digital Parenting Guide Sign up for e-newsletters

http://www.vodafone.com/content/parents.html Common Sense Reviews of games, apps and films by parents and children

http://www.commonsensemedia.org/ Family Lives Get advice and support whenever you need it. Online mentor available

http://www.familylives.org.uk Childline Yours, family and friends child can contact ChildLine anytime. Online counsellor available 24 hours a day. www.childline.org.uk Internet Matters Working with online safety experts, with guides to help you set parental controls.

www.internetmatters.org Child online safety: a practical guide for parents and carers whose children are

using social media (PDF) Google's Internet Legends tour

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NSPCC's Keeping children safe online course for parents Internet Watch Foundation Southwest Grid for Learning E-safety Support Tools www.theparentzone.co.uk www.thechildnet.com www.digitalme.co.uk/safe www.ceop.police.uk www.kidsmart.org.uk www.parentport.org.uk www.stopitnow.org.uk

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Keep Your Children Active, Engaged and LearningIpswich Museum, Art School Gallery and Christchurch Mansion

Free Entry. Lots of fun activities for all the family, often free or with a small charge. Details of upcoming events and exhibitions can be found on the website -  www.ipswich.gov.uk/museums

Ipswich Museum, Art School Gallery and Christchurch Mansion are completely free and open all year round to visitors. The holidays are packed with events, from live science shows to family art workshops and astrodomes to digital animation workshops, to make sure you book early.

Visit Ipswich Museum and you’ll discover a rhino, giraffe woolly mammoth and many more exciting animals. There are hundreds of objects from around the world, history of Ipswich and you can even meet an Egyptian mummy. Children are encouraged to get stuck in with activities around the Museum and don’t forget to ask for a free trail at reception.

Ipswich Museum is also home to the Mini Mammoths, a group of Mums, Dads and toddlers. Each month we discover real objects from the past, get crafty and make messy art. Mini Mammoths takes place at 10.15a.m. on the first Tuesday of each month, phone 01473 433550 to find out more and book your place (£2 per child).

Ipswich Art School Gallery (located about 20 metres walk away from Ipswich Museum) is home to a range of different temporary exhibitions, from African fabric to contemporary art, so visit regularly to see the latest display.

Explore Christchurch Mansion to travel back in time and explore how people lived in the past, including a Tudor bedroom, Georgian saloon and Victorian kitchen. You’ll also discover some of Suffolk’s most important artists and take-in the fascinating artworks.

Opening hours:

Ipswich Museum: Tuesday – Saturday, 10am to 5pm

Ipswich Art School Gallery – Tuesday – Sunday, 10am to 5pm

Christchurch Mansion – Tuesday – Sunday, 10am to 5pm

Admission: free at all, although there are small charges for holiday activities

To find out more about you museums, visit https://www.ipswich.gov.uk/museums or phone 01449 433550. Follow us on Facebook (Ipswich Arts and Museum Project), Twitter (@iamipswich) and Instagram (@iamipswich) to find out about upcoming events and find out what we’re up to!

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