Solihull Parenting

The Solihull Parenting Programme is a well‑established, evidence‑informed course designed for parents and carers of children aged 0–11 years. It focuses on strengthening the parent–child relationship and helping families understand the emotional and developmental needs that sit behind children’s behaviour.

This programme is ideal for parents who want to:

• Build stronger, more responsive relationships with their child

• Understand why children behave the way they do

• Learn practical strategies for everyday challenges

• Support their child’s emotional wellbeing

• Feel more confident in their parenting

The Solihull approach is grounded in three key concepts: containment, reciprocity, and behaviour management. These principles help parents tune into their child’s feelings, respond calmly, and build positive communication patterns that support healthy development.

What the Course Covers

The programme runs termly across our Children and Family Centres and takes place over 9 weekly sessions. Each session explores a different theme, including:

• Understanding your child’s world

• Tuning into your child

• Exploring feelings

• Parenting styles

• Communication and connection

• Managing temper tantrums

• Understanding sleep patterns

• Supporting emotional regulation

• Addressing behavioural difficulties

Sessions are relaxed, friendly, and supportive. Parents are encouraged to share experiences, reflect on their own childhood influences, and learn new approaches that can make family life calmer and more connected.

Many parents tell us that the Solihull course helps them feel more confident, more patient, and more able to understand their child’s needs.

Solihull Parenting Agency Referral Form

Forms should be emailed to: referrals@aspirefoundation.org.uk 

The tools they gave me have been invaluable, and things are so much better than last year.

SPACE Programme (Supporting Parents and Children Emotionally)

The SPACE Programme is an evidence‑based, five‑week course designed to support both parents/carers and children aged 7–11 years. It focuses on emotional wellbeing, resilience, and the powerful connection between parent and child.

SPACE is built on the understanding that all of us are shaped by our early experiences - how we were cared for, supported, and responded to as children. These early experiences influence how we:

• Respond to stress and pressure

• Manage strong emotions

• Build relationships

• Support our own children

The programme helps families explore these patterns in a safe, supportive environment and develop practical skills for managing emotions, strengthening relationships, and building resilience.

As Bessel van der Kolk famously said, “The parent‑child connection is the most powerful mental health intervention in the world.” SPACE brings this principle to life.

How SPACE Works

SPACE includes one session per week for parents/carers and one session per week for children aged 7–11. Both run over a 5‑week period, allowing families to learn together and support each other.

The programme helps parents and children:

• Understand emotional triggers

• Build emotional resilience

• Strengthen communication

• Develop calming strategies

• Improve relationships

• Manage stress and big feelings

Parents often tell us that SPACE helps them feel more connected to their child, more aware of their own emotional responses, and better equipped to support their child’s wellbeing.

SPACE Course Details

SPACE Course Details

Children Sessions

📅 Tuesdays, 3:30–4:30pm 📍 Noah’s Ark Children and Family Centre, GL20 5HU 🗓 Starting 9th June

Parents are welcome to stay at the centre during the session.

To book a place: 🔗 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/Gu4xGNUAs7 

Adult Sessions

📅 Thursdays, 9:30–11:00am 📍 Noah’s Ark Children and Family Centre, GL20 5HU 🗓 Starting 4th June

If you’re unsure whether SPACE is right for your family, we are happy to talk it through.

📧 Contact: Holly.Russell@aspirefoundation.org.uk

Which Course Is Right for Me?

Both Solihull and SPACE offer valuable support, but they meet different needs:

Choose Solihull if you want:

• A broad understanding of child development

• Strategies for everyday parenting challenges

• Support for children aged 0–11

• A reflective, relationship‑focused approach

Choose SPACE if you want:

• Support specifically for children aged 7–11

• A programme that includes both parent and child sessions

• Help with emotional regulation and resilience

• A deeper understanding of emotional responses

If you’re unsure, our team can help you decide which course best suits your family’s needs.

A Supportive, Welcoming Environment

All our parenting courses are delivered in a warm, inclusive environment where parents and carers can:

• Share experiences

• Learn new skills

• Build confidence

• Connect with others

• Feel supported and understood

We know that taking the first step can feel daunting, but families consistently tell us that these courses make a real difference to their confidence, wellbeing, and relationships.