Being a parent or carer is one of the most rewarding jobs in the world, but we also know that it can be difficult at times, especially if other things are going on in your life. It can be normal to find parenting challenging and at some point, nearly all parents and carers will find their child’s behaviour confusing or difficult to manage.
Parenting programmes help parents and carers to explore the challenges they are experiencing in their parenting and allows them space to think about what they might like to do differently in future. The programmes help parents and carers to understand the different behavioural and developmental stages of their baby, child or teenager and support parents and carers to become more confident in their parenting role.
The parenting programmes in Oldham are based on evidence that they make a positive difference for parents. They are delivered by experienced, trained practitioners who are able to provide support, advice and guidance to parents to help them find ways to deal with challenging behaviours, reduce stress and strengthen relationships with their children. The programmes also help parents and carers to build upon their existing skills and learn from each other.
Parenting programmes are delivered throughout the year, across Oldham with morning, afternoon, and evening sessions available.
For more details, please see below or email to parentsupporthub@oldham.gov.uk
Baby Bonding courses – A 5-week course for one hour each week
Course Description: A 5 week course for parents of babies from 28 weeks conception to up to 1 year (providing the baby is still non-mobile) to learn about how they can develop a strong bond and build a relationship with their baby from before they are born and through the early stages of their life.
Each hour-long session will help parents learn about their baby’s brain development and ways to understand and communicate with their baby through fun activities. Its particularly helpful if parents are feeling anxious or worried about their new baby.
| Baby Bonding Dates. Groups are for 5 weeks | Time | Venue | For more details and to register |
| Tuesday 16th September for 5 weeks | 1.30-2.30pm | Oasis Limeside Third Avenue, OL8 3SB | https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/baby-bonding-6/ |
| Wednesday 17th September for 5 weeks | 1.30-2.30pm | Stanley Road Family Hub, Derby Street, Chadderton OL9 7HX | https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/baby-bonding-5/ |
| Tuesday 11th November for 5 weeks | 1.30-2.30pm | Beever Family Hub Moorby Street, OL1 3QY | https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/baby-bonding-10/ |
| Wednesday 12th November for 5 weeks | 1.30 -2.30pm | Spring Meadows Family Hub Leamington Street, Littlemoor OL4 2RN | https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/baby-bonding-11/ |
Positive Parenting – Triple P. Discussion Group – One session for two hours
Course Description: Positive Parenting (Triple P) are 2-hour workshops for parents of children aged 2-9 years who want to learn skills to manage common behaviour problems including not listening, fighting, and aggression, and managing situations such as going on outings with children, mealtimes, and bedtimes. 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.
| Positive Parenting – Triple P dates. Groups are for 2 hours each session. | Time | Course | Venue | For more details and to register |
| Thursday 11th September 2025 | 1-3pm | Bedtime Routines | Werneth Primary School, Coppice Street, Oldham OL8 4BL | https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/positive-parenting-triple-p-discussion-group-bedtime-routines/ |
Wednesday 17th September 2025 | 12.30-2.30pm | Managing Behaviour | Higher Failsworth School, Stansfield Road, Failsworth M35 9EA | https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/positive-parenting-triple-p-discussion-group-managing-behaviour/ |
| Wednesday 24th September 2025 | 9.30am – 11.30am | Managing Behaviour | Horton Mill Primary School, Southlink, Oldham OL4 1EL | https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/positive-parenting-triple-p-discussion-group-managing-behaviour-2/ |
| Thursday 25th September 2025 | 1-3pm | Fussy Eaters | Greenfield Primary School Shaw Street, Oldham OL3 7AA | https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/positive-parenting-triple-p-discussion-group-fussy-eaters/ |
| Tuesday 7th October 2025 | 10am-12pm | Managing Behaviour | First Choice Homes, Union Street, Oldham OL1 1BE | https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/positive-parenting-triple-p-discussion-group-managing-behaviour-3/ |
| Thursday 9th October 2025 | 9.30 – 11.30am | Bedtime Routines | Bare Trees School, Holly Grove, Chadderton OL9 0DX | https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/positive-parenting-triple-p-discussion-group-bedtime-routines-2/ |
| Wednesday 15th October 2025 | 12.45-2.45pm | Bedtime Routines | Oasis Limeside Primary School, Third Avenue, Oldham, OL8 3SB | https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/positive-parenting-triple-p-discussion-group-bedtime-routines-3/ |
| Thursday 23rd October 2025 | 1.30-3.30pm | Fighting & Aggression | Royton Town Hall Rochdale Road, Oldham, OL2 6QG | https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/positive-parenting-triple-p-discussion-group-fighting-aggression/ |
| Tuesday 11th November 2025 | 9.30-11.30am | Managing Behaviour | Coppice Primary Academy Burlington Avenue, Oldham, OL8 1AP | https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/positive-parenting-_-triple-p-discussion-group-managing-behaviour/ |
| Tuesday 18th November 2025 | 1-3pm | Managing Behaviour | Oldham Greenhill Community Sports and Recreation Club, Havelock Street, Oldham, OL8 1JR | https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/positive-parenting-triple-p-discussion-group-managing-behaviour-4/ |
| Thursday 27th November 2025 | 1-3pm | Bedtime Routines | First Choice Homes Union Street, Oldham OL1 1BE | https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/positive-parenting-triple-p-discussion-group-bedtime-routines-4/ |
| Thursday 4th December 2025 | 1-3pm | Fighting & Aggression | Royton Hall Primary High Barn Street, Royton OL2 6RW | https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/positive-parenting-triple-p-discussion-group-fight-aggression/ |
Nurture Programme (For Parents of Children Aged 2-12 Yrs)– 10 week programme for two and a half hours each week
Course description: The programme promotes emotional health, relationship skills and positive behaviour management strategies. It aims to help adults understand and manage feelings and behaviour and become more positive and nurturing in their relationships with children and each other. It encourages an approach to relationships that provide adults and children with the understanding, skills, and ability to lead emotionally healthy lives, build resilience, empathy, self-esteem and support positive relationships.
| Dates for Family Links Nurture. Each course is for 2.5hrs a week for 10 weeks | Time | Venue | For more details and to register |
| Thursday 11th September 2025 – for 10 weeks | 9.30am-12pm | Failsworth Town Hall Oldham Road, Failsworth M35 0EJ | https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/nurturing-programme-2/ |
| Wednesday 17th September 2025 –for 10 weeks | 9.30am-12pm | Northmoor Alderson Street, Oldham, OL9 6AQ | https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/nurturing-programme/ |
Youth Connect 5 (11-16Yrs) – 5 week course for two hours each week
Course Description: Youth Connect 5 gives parents/carers of children aged 11-16yrs the knowledge, skills and understanding to help their children develop strong emotional wellbeing. During the sessions parents will learn about the teenage brain and find out about resilience techniques that will strengthen their child’s ability to cope with adversity, threats, or even significant sources of stress – skills that will remain with them into adulthood.
| Dates for YC5. 5week course for 2hrs each session | Time | Venue | For more details and to register |
| Tuesday 16th September 2025 for 5 weeks | 1-3pm | Royton Town Hall Rochdale Road, Royton OL2 6QG | https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/youth-connect-5-11-16yrs-5/ |
| Thursday 13th November 2025-for 5 weeks | 1-3pm | Radcliffe Secondary School Hunt Lane, Oldham, OL9 0LS | https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/youth-connect-5-11-16yrs-6/ |
| Thursday 13th November 2025 – for 5 weeks | 9.30-11.30am | Beever Family Hub Moorby Street, Oldham OL1 3QU | https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/youth-connect-5-11-16yrs-7/ |
Youth Connect 5 Transit (8-11yrs)- 5 week course for 2 hours each week
Course Description: Youth Connect 5 Transit is for parents/carers of children aged 8-11yrs who want to support their child with the transition to secondary school particularly where children are feeling anxious about the move.
The course last for 5 weeks and parents attend for 2 hours each week. Topics covered in the sessions give parents the skills to support their children to build independence and resilience, so that their children are better able to cope with change and difficult situations. It also supports the transition through puberty.
| Dates for YC5 IN TRANSIT. 2hr course for 5 weeks | Time | Venue | For more details and to register |
| Thursday 18th September 2025- for 5 weeks | 1-3pm | St Marys Failsworth RC Primary School Clive Rd, Failsworth M35 0NW | https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/youth-connect-5-transit-8-11yrs-3/ |
Positive Parenting – TEEN Triple P Discussion Group One session for 2 hours
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.
| Date | Time | Topic | Venue | For more details and to register |
| Wednesday 17th September 2025 | 5-7pm | Coping with Teenagers Emotions | Positive Steps, Union Street, Oldham OL1 1DJ | https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/positive-parenting-teen-triple-p-discussion-group-2/ |
| Wednesday 22nd October 2025 | 5-7pm | Reducing Family Conflict | Positive Steps, Union Street, Oldham OL1 1DJ | Positive Parenting – TEEN Triple P Discussion Group – whatson.oldham.gov.uk |
| Wednesday 12th November 2025 | 5-7pm | Helping Teenagers to Cooperate | Positive Steps, Union Street, Oldham OL1 1DJ | https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/positive-parenting-teen-triple-p-discussion-group-4/ |
| Wednesday 10th December 2025 | 5-7pm | Coping with Teenagers Emotions | Positive Steps, Union Street, Oldham OL1 1DJ | https://whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/positive-parenting-teen-triple-p-discussion-group-5/ |
View all sessions
To see all the sessions go to the Parenting Support events page.