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.
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.
To register please email parentsupporthub@oldham.gov.uk
| Baby Bonding Dates. Groups are for 5 weeks | Time | Venue |
| Tuesday 22 April for 5 weeks | 1.30-2.30pm | Sholver St. Thomas |
| Wednesday 23 April for 5 weeks | 1.30-2.30pm | St Thomas’ Werneth Church Hall St Thomas’s Circle, Oldham OL8 1SF |
| Tuesday 10th June for 5 weeks | 1.30-2.30pm | Yuvanis Middleton Rd, Chadderton, Oldham OL9 6JNweeks |
| Wed 11th June to Wednesday 9th July for 5 weeks | 1.30 -2.30pm | Shaw Family Hub High Street OL2 8RF |
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.
To register please email parentsupporthub@oldham.gov.uk
| Positive Parenting – Triple P dates. Groups are for 2 hours each session. | Time | Course | Venue |
| Tuesday 29th April 2025 | 9.30-11.30am | Managing Behaviour | St Lukes CofE Primary School Albion Street Oldham , OL9 9HT |
| Thursday 1st May 2025 | 9.15-11.15am | Managing Behaviour | Mather St Primary School Failsworth M35 0DT |
| Thursday 8th May 2025 | 9.15am – 11.15am | Managing Behaviour | Alt Primary School Alt Lane OL8 2EL |
| Thursday 22nd May 2025 | 9.30 -11.30am | Managing Behaviour | Beever Family Hub Moorby street Oldham OL1 3QU |
| Tuesday 10th June 2025 | 9.30-11.30am | Managing Behaviour | Greenfield Primary School Shaw Street, Oldham OL3 7AA |
| Thursday 19th June 2025 | 9.30 – 11.30am | Hassle Free Outings | Failsworth Town Hall Oldham Road, Failsworth M35 0EJ |
| Tuesday 24th June 2025 | 9.30-11.30am | Managing Behaviour | St Annes Primary School Broadway, Royton, Oldham OL2 5DH |
| Thursday 17th July 2025 | 09.15am-11.15am | Developing Good Bedtime Routines | Northmoor Alderson Street, Oldham, OL9 6AQ |
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.
To register please email parentsupporthub@oldham.gov.uk
| Dates for Family Links Nurture. Each course is for 2.5hrs a week for 10 weeks | Time | Venue |
| Wednesday 15 January 2025 for 10 weeks | 9.30am -12pm | Oldham Library, Greaves Street, Oldham, OL1 1AL |
| Thursday 23 January 2025 For 10 weeks | 9.30am-12pm | Failsworth Town Hall, Oldham Road, Failsworth, M35 0FH |
| Wednesday 23 April –for 10 weeks | 12.15pm-2.45pm | Failsworth Town Hall Oldham Road, Failsworth M35 0EJ |
| Thursday 24 April For 10 weeks | 9.30am – 12pm | The Link Centre 140 Union Street, Oldham OL1 1DZ |
| Tuesday 29 April for 10 weeks | 9.15am-11.45am | Alt Primary School Alt Lane Oldham OL8 2EL |
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.
To register please email parentsupporthub@oldham.gov.uk
| Dates for YC5. 5week course for 2hrs each session | Time | Venue |
| Thursday 24th April 2025 for 5 weeks | 1-3pm | Spring Meadows Family Hub Leamington Street Oldham OL4 2RN |
| Tuesday 3rd June 2025-for 5 weeks | 1-3pm | First Choice Homes 22 Union St, Oldham OL1 1BE |
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.
To register please email parentsupporthub@oldham.gov.uk
| Dates for YC5 IN TRANSIT. 2hr course for 5 weeks | Time | Venue |
| Wednesday 5th March 2025 For 5 weeks | 1-3pm | St Marys RC Primary School, Clive Rd, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 0NW |
| Tuesday 22nd April for 5 weeks | 1-3pm | South Failsworth Primary School Paddock Lane, Failsworth, M35 0NY |
| Thursday 5th June 2025- for 5 weeks | 1-3pm | Werneth Primary School Coppice Street, Oldham OL8 4BL |
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.
To register please email:parentsupporthub@oldham.gov.uk
| Date | Time | Venue |
| Thursday 5th June 2025 | 5-7pm | Positive Steps, Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1DJ |
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