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
For more information:
- call 07394 865 980
- email bethany.gilbey@southwark.gov.uk or earlyhelp@southwark.gov.uk
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
- call 07513 713 090
- email tara.long@southwark.gov.uk or earlyhelp@southwark.gov.uk
Parents for Parents (P4P) drop-in sessions
For parents of children aged 2 to 18 years who:
- have completed the Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities support programme, but need some reminder sessions and extra support
- are on the waiting list to do the programme next term
To book or find out more:
- call 07939 635 458
- email rebecca.arinze@southwark.gov.uk or earlyhelp@southwark.gov.uk
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:
- call 07738 860 768
- email ben.campbell@southwark.gov.uk or earlyhelp@southwark.gov.uk
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.