Parenting
Whatever age your child is, and how experienced a parent you are, sometimes we all could always do with a little support and advice. Below we have listed some parent training modules and recommended parenting organisations that offer useful information and resources.
Below are some great organisations that you can turn to for advice and support and some links to information that may help your parenting journey.
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is a UK charity (that supports England, Northern Ireland and Wales) that supports parents and parents to be, babies and preschool children. They help young carers, disabled children and their families, as well as providing support to young people through the most difficult times – in their families, in care and as they become independent adults.
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was originally established in 1997 as a support network for children, young people and families of those affected by ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). ADDNI have offices in Belfast and Dungannon, but also run information sessions for families all over the province.
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is a parent-led partnership organisation having been formed to promote positive collaboration between Northern Irish parents, professionals and individuals with autism to address the need for appropriate services.
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provides help and advice to families caring for a disabled child or a child with specific health conditions.
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is a great way to find out the appropriateness of films, book and games as well as lots of other relevant information.
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is a national support organisation for all dads. Some of its projects focus on helping fathers to support their children’s learning.
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(formerly Parentline Plus) is a national charity offering help and information for parents, carers and families via a range of services including a free 24hour confidential helpline, workshops, courses, information leaflets, email and website.
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provides details of a wide range of services provided by statutory, voluntary and community organisations to support families. This information will help Families, Young People, Children and Practitioners in Northern Ireland to find local services to meet their needs such as details of all registered childcare providers in Northern Ireland.
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connects parents and anyone responsible for a child or young person to key services in Wales via a website and helpline. You can find local and national support and information and up to date news for your family.
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is a charity working with and on behalf of single parent families. They offer all kinds of support and advice from breakups and grieving to returning to work. You’ll find a wealth of material and fact sheets on their website as well as a dedicated freephone helpline.
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is the voice of governors of schools in Wales. It shares with parents, teachers, young people and the local community the passion to support schools to provide the best possible learning experience for all.
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offers guidance on live streaming for children and young people, parents and carers.
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gives all you need to know about staying safe online.
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created by Carol Vorderman to help your child master Years 1 to 7 maths topics. Matched to the National Curriculum.
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fights to protect children from online abuse and helps them recover if they’ve experienced it.
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have created these home activity packs to support your child’s online safety at home.
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established in 1979 as the Parents Advice Centre provides free support for parents across Northern Ireland.
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(The Department of Education Northern Ireland) gives parents/carers invaluable information and support to help keep their children safer online.
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(Special Educational Needs Advice Centre, Northern Ireland) offers an independent and confidential telephone advice line service, providing information to parents, carers and professionals on getting the right support in school for children with learning difficulties and special educational needs. They also have a children’s advocacy service providing educational advocacy for individual children and young people.
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offers free and independent information, advice and support to help get the right education for children and young people with all kinds of special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities.
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Drawing on over 50 years of family counselling experience, The Spark has produced a range of free parenting resources.
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is a national charity offering a helpline and website advice for parents on carers on all their rights at work including maternity and paternity leave, flexible working, parental leave and in-work benefits.
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There is a range of government support for childcare costs. Whether you have toddlers or teens, help could be available. Add in a few details to see what you could be eligible for.
