Parenting Support
Anti-Bullying Alliance Campaign
STAND UP TO BULLYING
#THERE4EVERY1
Almost 1 in 4 children experience bullying
As part of its #There4Every1 campaign, the Anti-Bullying Alliance has launched a new animated short film to help younger children understand bullying and feel confident speaking up. The film uses a playful concept - school bags chatting on a peg - to explore how bullying affects everyone: those who experience it, witness it, and even those who bully others.
Aimed at children aged 4-9, the film encourages talking to a trusted adult and is supported by free classroom activities and guidance for parents and carers
Click the link for the video and downloadable resources for primary and secondary school as well as parents and carers guide.
Roots and Wings
New "Roots and Wings" group starting for new parents
Having a new baby can be difficult and bring mixed feelings. "Roots and Wings" is a therapy group for mums and babies (up to the age of 6 months), run by our Parent-Infant Mental Health Services (PIMHS) team and Oldham's NHS Talking Therapies.
We offer a safe, nurturing space to support you and your baby, using breathing exercises, mindfulness, and play to support bonding. We'll help you develop skills to understand and manage feelings like anxiety, low self-worth, self-criticism, and shame.
If you'd like to join the group, please call 0161 716 2777.
Dad Matters
Are you a new dad, or about to become a dad? Come and chat to the Dad Matters team
The team are fathers themselves and are more than happy to answer any questions you have about parenting your little one, supporting your partner, and the help available for you in Oldham.
You can drop in and meet the team on the following dates:
Alexandra Family Hub (Wildmoor Avenue, Holts, OL4 5PU)
The last Thursday of every month 12.00-4.00pm
Beever Family Hub (Moorby Street, Oldham, OL1 3QU)
The fourth Tuesday of every month 12.00-4.00pm
Support Services for Families
Please select the document below.
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Support Services for Families and Children in Oldham | [pdf 269KB] |
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Healthy Start
If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk. Use the link below to find out more.
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NHS Healthy Start |
Is your child ready for school?
Advice for pre-birth to age 5.
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School Readiness |
In Our Place Online Learning
Parents, carers, grandparents, and staff can access the resources by entering the passcode: DAISY into this web page.
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In Our Place |
Is my child too ill for school?
It can be tricky deciding whether or not to keep your child off school, nursery or playgroup when they're unwell.
There are government guidelines for schools and nurseries about managing specific infectious diseases at GOV.UK. These say when children should be kept off school and when they shouldn't.
Winter Weather School Closures
OASIS Greater Manchester - Encounter, PACS and The Navigator Project
Oasis Greater Manchester (GM) are doing some fantastic work with children, young people, and their families across GM through three impactful initiatives: Encounter, PACS, and the Navigator Project.
Encounter is an 8-week therapeutic online course for parents called Encounter, based on the principles of non-violent resistance(NVR), which explores ‘connection before correction’ and has proven to be effective where a child has anxiety, ADHD, or Autism. NVR is an innovative form of systemic family intervention, which has been developed for aggressive, violent, controlling and self-destructive behaviour in young people. This is a fantastic therapeutic programme that is especially of benefit to parents who are struggling to maintain boundaries and high parental presence in the home. The course is free and is delivered by trained practitioners.
PACS (Parent and Carer Support) Launched in October 2023, PACS provides practical advice and one-to-one support for parents and carers concerned about their child's behaviour or risk of violence. The service includes advocacy, crisis intervention, and access to counselling and therapeutic services.
Navigator Project Established in May 2021, this project works with young people aged 10-25 who have experienced violence. It helps them cope, recover, and connect with local support networks to prevent further violence
Click the buttons below for more information on the programmes.
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Oasis - Encounter Programme |
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Oasis - PACS and Navigator Programme |
Support for New Parents and Parents To Be - Baby Bonding
Baby Bonding is a free five-week course, for just one hour each week, for parents of babies from 28 weeks conception to up to one year.
It teaches how you can develop a strong bond and build a relationship with your baby from before they are born and through the early stages of their life.
Each hour-long session will help you learn about baby’s brain development and ways to understand and communicate through fun activities.
It's particularly helpful if you are feeling anxious or worried.
The next courses are coming up on Thursday 10 June at1.30-2.30pm at Yuvanis Middleton Rd, Chadderton, Oldham OL9 6JN and Wednesday 11 June at1.30-2.30pm at Shaw Family Hub on High Street, Shaw, OL2 8RF.
To register, please email parentsupporthub@oldham.gov.uk
Kooth Webinar: Helping Your Child Transition to Secondary School
Is your child moving up to secondary school? Join Kooth for a free 30-minute webinar on the 11th of June to learn how to support your child through this significant change. Kooth will discuss common thoughts and feelings children may have, ways to help them cope, and provide information about the Kooth platform for ongoing support
Don't miss this opportunity to ensure your child feels confident and prepared for their new journey. Register now and get the guidance you need!
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Kooth - How to support your child to manage change when moving up to secondary school |
FireSmart
FireSmart aims to work directly with high-risk individuals, within Greater Manchester, aged 17 and under, who are exhibiting signs of fire setting behaviour.
Through FireSmart they offer a free, confidential programme to deliver prevention education and advice to both the individual and referrer.
Anyone can be referred onto this programme from a variety of sources including parents, teachers, Youth Justice Board, Probation Service and other services.
They run one to one sessions with the individual referred and the total number of visits carried out will vary depending on each individual circumstance. They can be delivered at one of their fire stations, and education or setting.
Sessions cover:
- Understanding risks and consequences of fire-setting behaviour
- Understanding why the individual is choosing to set fires
- Raising awareness of dangers involved in fire-setting behaviour
If you are concerned about a child or young person who is involved in fire setting behaviour and would like to refer them onto the FireSmart programme please complete the online referral form. In case of any difficulties and assistance completing this form call 0800 555 815.
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FireSmart |
NSPCC - Building Connections Programme
The New NSPCC Befriending service, Building Connections is here to help children and young people from the age of 9 up to the ages of 19 when they’re struggling with loneliness.
Would a child/young person benefit from what they offer?
- 11 free online 1 to 1 text based sessions to young people who are experiencing o struggling with the impact of loneliness/lack of connections
- Early interventions, supported by one befriender, to young people who may be experiencing these feeling, which sometimes leads to other mental health needs like anxiety, low self-esteem, or depressions
- A service that supports resilience and confidence building in young people who are not confident in accessing mental health services
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NSPCC - Building Connections |
Supporting an Anxious Child Courses
Please select the document below.
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SilverCloud Supporting an Anxious Child - A Guide for Parents and Carers Parenting Courses | [pdf 807KB] |
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Positive Parent TEEN Triple P Discussion Group
Positive Parenting TEEN workshops are for parents of young people aged 10-16 years who want tom learn skills to manage common difficulties that they may experience, topics include getting teenagers to cooperate, coping with teenagers’ emotions, building teenagers survival skills and reducing family conflict. The workshops introduce parents to several positive parenting strategies to help parents develop plans to motivate their teen and help them to be more cooperative as well as building relationships and keeping their children safe. During the workshop, parents will talk about typical situations that they may experience at home and think about how they can use the skills that they learn about to help manage those situations.
To register please email:parentsupporthub@oldham.gov.uk
Please use the learn more link.
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Triple P Discussion Group |