Parents Group
What is the Werrington Primary School Parents Group?
In response to parents’ interests in obtaining effective parenting strategies, the ‘Incredible Years Parenting Programme’ was established. The Incredible Years programme is based on the research of Carolyn Webster-Stratton, PH.D. who has worked with families and professionals for over 25 years. Her aim is to help parents sort out the issues they face with young children, and develop their positive social behaviours as well as enhance self esteem. She believes that by learning the most effective parenting approaches parents can reduce their children’s behaviour problems and can strengthen their social, emotional and academic competence.
Werrington Primary School is pleased to be able to deliver and support this programme through our trained staff, Mrs Pauly and Mrs Watson.
What areas does the programme cover?
The programme covers many areas which include the following:
* Children’s play
* Positive attention, encouragement and praise
* Tangible rewards and incentives
* Effective limit setting
* Discipline strategies
* Teaching children to problem solve
What does each session involve?
Each 2 hour session is used for focused discussion and the sharing of experiences and ideas (if/when you feel comfortable). For 8 of these sessions your child would, if he/she is happy to, attend for a 20 minute period and will take part in a shared activity with you. Each session has a relaxed atmosphere and refreshments are provided.
How long will it take to complete the programme?
The parents group meets for a 2 hour session, between 9am and 11am, on Thursday mornings (in the Schools Out mobile). There are 10 sessions in total.
When does the next parents group start?
A parents group runs during each school term and a coffee morning takes place before the start of each group. Why not come along and have a chat and even meet some of the parents that have already completed the programme. If you are still unsure as to whether or not the group is for you then feel free to join in with the first session before making your decision whether to continue or not.
For further information about the group and details on when the next group begins, pick up a leaflet from the school office. Alternatively, contact Mrs Watson or Mrs Pauly via the school office or
E-mail: parentsupportgroup@werrington.peterborough.sch.uk
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