‘Dinosaur School’ for mums, dads and carers of 4-6 year olds, who are experiencing considerable difficulties (NAPP Rated)

A parenting programme for families struggling with the behaviour of their children at home and/or at school. A structured programme for mums, dads, main carers and their child.

The first few sessions for the adults focus on building the foundation for a successful parent-child relationship. Later sessions look at how to cope with behaviour and also ways of communicating effectively with children and adults.

The children’s group, Dinosaur School, is centred on three main characters: Dina, Wally and Molly who are puppets. The children empathise with the characters given to the puppets and develop their social and emotional skills in a safe secure environment whilst also dealing with more specific areas of problem solving, anger management and self- control strategies.

The next programme is expected to take place in April 2012.

Please contact Carole Thompson on 07796940020 to discuss a case before submitting a referral form.