Race Equality Foundation - Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities training
Information for trained facilitators
There is on going support for trained
Strengthening Families Strengthening Communities
facilitators.
Helplines
From 1 September 2007 we will be operating an advice and information line maintained by the Parent Programme Officers and providing support to facilitators.
The support line number is 020 7619 6232 and will be open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
In addition, a dedicated order line is available to order parent manuals and other materials. The number is 020 7619 6231.
Local Programme Officer contacts
| Name | Telephone | Mobile | Region | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janette Bryan | janette@racefound.org.uk | 0207 6196226 | London and South East. | |
| Amina Lone | amina@racefound.org.uk | 0161 8399799 |
07799 008522 | North West (and leads on START young people’s programme) |
| Bernadette Rhoden | bernadette@racefound.org.uk | 020 7619 6235 | London | |
| Beverley Thompson | beverley@racefound.org.uk | 0113 2626 273 |
07809 197562 | Yorkshire (and leads on work with parents with learning disabilities) |
| Veronica Turner | veronica@racefound.org.uk | West Midlands | ||
| Norean Yasin | norean@racefound.org.uk | 0115 9420553 |
07809 197563 | East Midlands |
Delivering a programme
Facilitators can get help and advice from the Parent Programme Officers in setting up their programme and support whilst delivering it. Programme Officers can be contacted through the support line (link). In addition, many of the questions you may have about programme delivery can be answered through the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) of this site (coming soon).
Strengthening Practice website
The Strengthening Practice website has at last been launched: a web-based network for practitioners who have been trained in the delivery of the Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities Parent Programme. This site will be a valuable addition to the existing package of support that facilitators and agencies delivering the SFSC programme receive from the Race Equality Foundation.
Link: www.strengtheningpractice.org.uk
What is Strengthening Practice about?
The Strengthening Practice website:
- provides opportunities for practitioners to seek support from the Foundation and their peers and share best practice with one another; and
- supports the exchange of local and national information relevant to the SFSC model and the parenting sector.
The site includes:
- up-to-date information on all aspects of implementing SFSC
- moderated discussion forums
- events and training listings
- film based resources
- notice board facilities
One of the things we are particularly keen the site will do is support facilitators to access local information relevant to them, and to network within their region and locality. We have therefore set up a number of area based groups on the site open only to facilitators from that geographical area. These groups will contain relevant information for that locality and we encourage facilitators and agencies to submit resources also. These forums should be seen as a useful way to provide information to SFSC facilitators and encourage good practice.
Programme forms
Forms available to download:
- Programme registration form (24kb PDF file)
- Programme registration form (73kb MS Word file)
- Parent registration form (14kb PDF file)
- Parent registration form (23kb MS word)
- Class summary report (20kb PDF file)
- Class summary report (46kb MS Word file)
Further skills development for SFSC facilitators
A range of opportunities exist for facilitators to further develop their skills for delivering SFSC and working with parents.
Peer Support Group meetings
Regional Peer Support Groups meet on a quarterly basis. Currently there are six groups in existence: London and South East; North West England, South West England, East Midlands, West Midlands and Yorkshire. These groups meet to discuss issues around parenting work and particularly the delivery of SFSC programmes. The agendas are set by the participants and can involve getting outside speakers in, exploring practical issues such as recruitment or exploration of aspects of the curriculum. They are a useful way of sharing good practice and gaining support.
Please contact your local Parent Programme Officer for further information, or call the telephone support line 020 7619 6232.
Training Courses
Delivering SFSC
A one day course aimed at facilitators who have just completed training or are about to start their first SFSC programme and want to think through some of the issues associated with this. Contact Amina Lone 0161 839 9799 Email amina@racefound.org.uk
Groupwork and Co-facilitation
Two one day courses aimed at supporting facilitators to meet occupational standards for working with parents. Contact Amina Lone 0161 839 9799 Email amina@racefound.org.uk