Parenting Pages

Welcome to the Parenting Pages. These are designed to make activities and support for families more accessible.

A Parenting Strategy for Derby has been produced by Partner Agencies and the Voluntary Sector to identify what other services, programmes and activities are needed to support parents in their daily routine.

Throughout these pages when we refer to "parent" this will include any of the following:

• Natural Parents - Mothers/Fathers
• Step Parents - Mothers/Fathers
• Kinship Carers
• Foster Carers
• Adoptive Parents
• Social Worker as Corporate Parent
• Private Foster Carers
• Teenage Parents

A legal definition for parenting responsibility can be found in the Parenting Strategy -  869kb.

The vision outlined in the Parenting Strategy 2007/08 for parents in derby by Partner Agencies is:

'We would like to achieve a future in which any parent in Derby who needs support will know where to turn and be able to benefit from a range of appropriate and accessible services. Seeking help will be seen as a strength, not a weakness, and will lead to better outcomes. We will proactively seek ways of reaching the families least likely to ask for help.'

You can find the Strategy and other publications on the Publications Page.

In the Directory Pages you will be able to find out about:

• Child and Family Health Services
• Learning and play activities for 0-5 year olds
• Community and adult learning  
• Family support advice and information including family learning and Parenting Programmes.

Links for information regarding childcare, activities for 0-19 year olds, Derby Kidztalk and other useful websites can be found on our Links Page.

If you are a professional working with families and would like further information regarding training, Parenting Network and the latest news on parenting please visit our Professional Page.