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Parenting support programmes

See the range of free programmes in Southwark to support you with everyday parenting challenges.

Drop-in sessions and advice

TAP-in sessions

One-off sessions with a focus on a particular parenting issue like:

  • ages and stages
  • parenting and autism / ADHD
  • bullying awareness
  • digital safety
  • emotionally based school avoidance
  • parenting foundations
  • parental emotional wellbeing

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TAP-together

These sessions will be run as an online group, and offer parents support alongside learning from the sessions. They will will include the same topics as are listed for Tap-in, but will exclude the parenting and autism / ADHD session and include additional sessions on reducing parental conflict. 

Starts: Wednesday 23 September, 6pm to 8pm online.

For more information

Parents for Parents (P4P) drop-in sessions

For parents of children aged 2 to 18 years who: 

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Fathers 2 Fathers

Drop-in sessions for those who: 

  • have attended the Fathers Group but want some additional support and guidance around use of strategies
  • want to learn more about the programme

To book or find out more:

Parent champions 

Our parent champions provide advice and support to other parents and help them access other services. They work with Family Early Help and Children and Family Centres. 

If you are interested in becoming a Southwark Parent Champion, email claire.gager@southwark.gov.uk or call 07547 659 646.