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All our programmes listed below have been evaluated by an independent team of researchers from the National Academy of Parenting Research at King’s College London against standards for best practice in the field of parenting work. Find out more information for commissioners.

Programme name
Rating
Who is the programme for?
Programme outcomes

Families and Schools Together (FAST)
Parents interested in supporting their child’s development and being involved in their community
Improved child behaviour, Improved child achievement, Improved child social skills, Reduced risk of child substance misuse, Reduced risk of child offending, Improved parenting practices/competency, Improved parent wellbeing
Family Nurse Partnership (FNP)
Young, pregnant mothers expecting their first child. Fathers can participate in the programme as well, with the consent of the mother.
Improved child behaviour, Reduced risk of child offending, Reduced child maltreatment (actual or risk), Improved parent wellbeing, Improved parent life circumstances (employment; education)
Standard Triple P
Parents of children with mild to serious concerns about the child’s behaviour.
Improved child behaviour, Improved parenting practices/competency, Improved parent wellbeing
The Incredible Years Early Years (IYEY) BASIC and ADVANCE
Any parent with concerns about their child's behaviour.
Improved child behaviour, Reduced child maltreatment (actual or risk), Improved parenting practices/competency, Reduced parent stress/depression/mental health problems
Family Foundations
Cohabiting couples expecting their first child
Improved child behaviour, Improved parenting practices/competency, Improved parent wellbeing
New Beginnings
Mothers and infants in prison experiencing difficulties in the parent/child relationship
Improved child general wellbeing/mental health, Improved parenting practices/competency
Pathways Triple P
Parents with a child on the child protection register or at risk of maltreating their child
Improved child behaviour, Reduced child maltreatment (actual or risk), Improved parenting practices/competency
The Incredible Years Toddler - BASIC and ADVANCE (IY Toddler)
Parents with a young child who is at risk of developing a substance misuse problem or conduct disorder when he or she is older
Improved child behaviour, Improved child general wellbeing/mental health, Reduced risk of child substance misuse, Improved parenting practices/competency
The Strengthening Families Programme 10 – 14 (SFP 10 – 14)
Any parent or carer with a child between the ages of 10 and 14.
Improved child behaviour, Improved child achievement, Reduced risk of child substance misuse
Fun and Families
Any parent interested in supporting their child's development.
Improved child behaviour
Living with Children (LWC)
Parents interested in supporting their child’s development and improving the parent child relationship
Improved child behaviour, Improved parent wellbeing
Living with Teenagers (LWT)
Parents interested in supporting the development of their teenage child
Improved child behaviour, Improved parent wellbeing
Mellow Parenting
Mothers with a child aged under five where there are high levels of social and health needs, as well as child protection concerns.
Reduced child maltreatment (actual or risk), Improved parenting practices/competency
Noughts to Sixes – From Pram to Primary School
Any parent with concerns about their young child's development.
Improved child behaviour, Reduced parent stress/depression/mental health problems
Parent Effectiveness Training (PET)
Any parent interested in supporting reduced parenting stress and improved general child wellbeing/mental health.
Improved child behaviour, Improved child general wellbeing/mental health, Reduced parent stress/depression/mental health problems
Parents as First Teachers (PAFT) (‘Born to Learn’)
Parents expecting a child, or with a child aged three or younger
Improved child achievement, Improved child general wellbeing/mental health, Improved parenting practices/competency
Raising Children
Any parent interested in supporting the development of a child between the ages of two and 12.
Improved child behaviour
Selected Triple P
All parents at key transition points in their children’s development, including entry into childcare, preschool and primary school
Improved child behaviour, Improved parenting practices/competency
Solihull Approach Parenting Group (SAPG)
Parents interested in improving their relationship with their child
Improved child behaviour, Reduced parent stress/depression/mental health problems
Strengthening Families/ Strengthening Communities (SFSC)
Parents interested in improving their relationship with their child, and those who want to reduce the risks associated with family and community violence
Improved child behaviour, Improved child general wellbeing/mental health, Improved parent wellbeing
The Five Pillars of Parenting
Muslim parents with concerns about their child's behaviour
Improved child behaviour, Improved parent wellbeing

About the ratings

To be included on this website, parenting programmes are rated using the Parenting Programme Evaluation Tool (PPET). This tool rates parenting programmes against standards of best practice in four domains:

The specificity of the programme’s target population (Who is it for?)
The programme’s theories and activities (What does it do?)
The programme’s training and implementation support systems (Who delivers the programmes and how?)
The strength of the programme’s evaluation evidence (How we know the programme works?).

All programmes receive a rating from 0 to 4 within each category, resulting in four ratings. A rating of 4 means that the programme meets all of the criteria in the category (in other words, the programme is strongly developed in this domain) and a rating of 0 if they do not meet any of the criteria.

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