ASN Coordinator’s Meeting Tues 19th September 2017

National parenting project introduced across Scotland in 2013. Includes 2 parenting programmes: -Incredible Years Pre-School Basic programme -Level 4 Group Triple P

Incredible Years Programme 14 weeks, 2 hour sessions Strengthening Children’s Social Skills, Emotional Regulation and School Readiness Skills Using Praise and Incentives to Encourage Cooperative Behaviour Positive Discipline – Rules, Routines and Effective Limit Setting Positive Discipline – Handling Misbehaviour

Triple P Programme (Positive Parenting Programme) 8 weeks (5 sessions + 3 supportive phone calls) Safe and Engaging Environment Positive Learning Environment Assertive Discipline Realistic Expectations Parental Self-Care Protective environment and opportunities to play Responding to children in supportive ways to encourage learning and independence Setting limits, calm clear requests, planned ignoring and appropriate consequences Developmentally appropriate goals Protect their own wellbeing and self esteem Both programmes involve discussion, personal goal setting, Video clips and skills practise

East Renfrewshire – Criteria and Outcomes Parents of children aged 3 – 6. Target - estimated around 10% of population Strengths and Difficulties Score: 14 -17 or above 82% children had an improved SDQ score at the end of the groups. 63% children moved out of clinical range into the normal range. As measured by the strengths and difficulties questionnaire. Slightly above the national average success rate.

Parents involved in groups from March 2017 by age of child

Capacity In ER there are 14 Incredible Years practitioners and 9 Triple P practitioners Groups available each year from: March – June and Sept – December Five groups running currently Two Triple P groups due to start (31st Oct, Eastwood HC ; 27th Oct , Glen FC) Further information from Karen Murray 577 8300 karen.murray@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk Currently 3 IY groups running 2 triple P groups running 2 triple p groups starting end of October (around 12 places still available) Eastwood health centre 31st Oct Glen FC 27th Oct

Engaging Parents Parent voices DVD Story boards for parents: NHS Education for Scotland, Psychology of Parenting Project Leaflet Posters Parent volunteers Link Practitioner – Taster sessions for staff and/or parents Connecting with Parents’ Motivations CLPL Creche and taxis been available but may not continue in the future as national funding may soon be removed.

Referral Procedures Complete Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire with parent (age 4-17) Referral form (Family Registration Form) Email to PoPP@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk Karen Murray will then allocate to a group and contact parent to confirm