Parenting support overview
The vision for Coventry’s Parenting offer was to embed evidence-based effective parenting support as a golden thread throughout the Family Hub Offer. The main aims were to increase the choice, volume and range of parenting support available, to enable more parents to access parenting support that meets their individual needs. More parents reported an increase in their parenting confidence and improved family relationships.
The Coventry Way
Families have been able to access support, advice and help with many aspects of parenting children from conception to 19 years by accessing our parenting offer through a physical and digital offer. A wide range of interventions and approaches to support parents is now easily accessible and available to all at a time that help is needed that support families at the age and stage of their child’s life and their parenting journey.
Headlines of progress and impact
The Five to Thrive programme provides vital information to parents and carers, enhancing their understanding of baby brain development and emotional growth. It has also equipped professionals with trauma-informed knowledge, enabling them to work sensitively with families while incorporating the Family Valued Approach.
- 327 professionals have attended the training
- 34% of attendees were fathers, facilitated by hosting groups across the week and weekends
- 100% of attendees reported increased confidence and knowledge in supporting their baby’s brain development and emotional regulation
The Solihull Approach programme aims to make parenting information, support, and guidance accessible at any stage of the parenting journey. The online courses were designed to be easily available to all at convenient times for parents and carers.
- 914 people registered for the Solihull Approach programme
- 26% of attendees were from minority ethnic communities
- 15% of attendees were fathers, and 20% were either expecting a baby or had a child aged 0-2 years
The Nurture programme has remained a key parenting offer in Coventry, focusing on building connections and trust in relationships.
- 223 parents and carers have accessed a course within the Nurture Programme
- 87% of attendees who participated in the Parenting Puzzle to Talking Teens programme reported improved relationships
- 91% of attendees reported an increase in their confidence as parents or carers
Family feedback
Parent - "Was a lovely group, I felt really at ease and respected, and getting everyone’s view. Was nice listening to everybody’s different experiences"
Parent - "The atmosphere is very relaxed, and everyone is listened to and respected. Everything has been explained very clearly and efficiently"