EPEC Manchester Parenting Courses

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Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities (EPEC) encompasses evidence-based parenting programmes called Being a Parent (BAP) delivered by volunteer Parent Group Leaders (PGLs) to local parents in their own communities. This peer-led approach seeks to support parents and carers by developing parenting techniques and growing supportive communities.

Who do we support?

Our Being a Parent programme is a universal parenting course for all parents and carers of children between the age of 1 to 3 years old. The programme is designed to help support parents in raising confident, happy children and will look at how to develop communication skills, resilience and relationships – all through peer support.

The service is open to ALL carers and parents that may be experiencing behavioural difficulties with their children or are interested in learning about a variety of parenting techniques that may have a positive impact, as well as finding a supportive community to support their own well-being.

How do we support?

The course is made up of eight 2-hour sessions, led by trained parents. The parent group leaders bring all of their knowledge, experience and skills with them, and are supported by a professional team, to help you get the most out of the course.

The course will help you to manage your feelings, and your child’s feelings, communicate and interact positively with your child, use positive strategies to manage your child’s behaviour, and understand how to manage parental stress.

We deliver courses across family hubs in Manchester starting with Crossacres Family Hub (South Manchester) and Gorton Sacred Heart Family Hub (Central Manchester).

No one teaches you how to be a parent, but together we can support each other through the – but sometimes difficult – journey of parenting.