Parenting support programmes
See the range of free programmes in Southwark to support you with everyday parenting challenges.
Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities support programmes
Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities (SFSC) is a parenting programme that takes your family’s cultural and spiritual beliefs into account.
The programme is available in English, Spanish or Arabic.
You can take part in person or online.
It covers:
- positive parenting
- enhancing relationships
- community engagement
- child development
- mental health
- alcohol and drugs
- domestic abuse
- gangs
In English
Starts: Tuesday 23 September 2025.
10 weekly sessions, 10am to 1pm.
At Ann Bernadt Children & Family Hub, 29 Chandler Way, SE15 6DT.
Request a place on this programme
To find out more:
- call 07939 635 458
- email rebecca.arinze@southwark.gov.uk or earlyhelp@southwark.gov.uk
In Spanish
Starts: Tuesday 23 September 2025.
10 weekly sessions, 10am to 1pm.
At Ann Bernadt Children and Family Centre, 29 Chandler Way, SE15 6DT.
Request a place on this programme
To find out more:
- call 07939 635 458
- email rebecca.arinze@southwark.gov.uk or earlyhelp@southwark.gov.uk
In Arabic
Starts: Wednesday 24 September 2025.
10 weekly sessions, 10am to 1pm.
At Ann Bernadt Children and Family Centre, 29 Chandler Way, SE15 6DT.
Request a place on this programme
To find out more:
- call 07394 865 980
- email bethany.gilbey@southwark.gov.uk or earlyhelp@southwark.gov.uk
Online
We are not running SFSC online this term but are offering a hybrid option to the main group if required. We will also be running TAP-Together, a series of online parenting workshops on Wednesday evenings, starting 23 September. Please contact Tara.Long@Southwark.gov.uk for more details