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South West Family Services Ltd
  • Home
  • Our Services
  • Family Time
    • Family Time Services
    • Getting Together
    • ICFA from Cafcass
    • Reunification
    • Co-Parent Family Plans
    • Co-Parent Communication
    • Talk About It!
  • Family Support
    • Family Support Programme
    • Parenting Assessments
    • Family Support & Assess
    • Expert ISW's
    • Family Mediation
  • Life Story Work
    • Life Story Work - Child
    • Reunification
    • How It Looks To Me
    • Life Story Work - Adults
  • Courses
    • Parenting Apart Course
    • Parenting Courses
    • Family Supervisor Course
  • Registration
    • Registration
    • Pay Fee or Invoice
    • Registration Process
    • FAQ & Preparation
    • Service Agreement
    • Child Resources
    • Helpful Links
    • Professional Referral
  • Get In Touch
    • Contact Us
    • Feedback
    • Feedback (Children)
    • Complaints & Safeguarding

Parenting Courses With SWFS

What Parents Can Expect

Our Partnerships & The Details

Our Partnerships & The Details

Our 12‑week Soho Approach Parenting Course in small groups (sometimes 1-2-1) which will provide a nurturing, practical, and non‑judgemental space for parents to explore their parenting, strengthens relationships and help parents feel more confident at home.


Over the 12 weeks, parents are supported to make small, manageable changes that lead to long‑term, meaningful improvements in family life. There is no test or exam, no pass or fail. 

Our Partnerships & The Details

Our Partnerships & The Details

Our Partnerships & The Details

We partner with local authorities to deliver the course using the well-known Solihull Approach. We can also accept referrals from private paying clients. 


It takes 12 weeks. The course is 'in-person' not online. 


Costs can sometimes be subsidised - please contact the office to discuss. 

What Parents Will Gain 1 & 2

What Parents Will Gain 3, 4 & 5

What Parents Will Gain 3, 4 & 5

A Stronger Connection With Your Child

We focus on building warm, trusting relationships. Parents learn how to connect with their children through positive attention, play, and clear communication—core foundations of secure attachment and emotional safety.


Practical Tools That Work in Real Family Life

The strategies taught are simple, down‑to‑earth, and easy to put into practice. Parents explore why certain behaviours happen and learn new ways to respond that reduce stress, avoid conflict, and create calmer routines.

What Parents Will Gain 3, 4 & 5

What Parents Will Gain 3, 4 & 5

What Parents Will Gain 3, 4 & 5

Understanding Emotions—Yours and Your Child’s

We help parents recognise and respond to the feelings behind behaviour. This includes learning how to support children through big emotions, strengthen resilience, and build emotional literacy at home.


A Confidence Boost in Your Parenting

We honour parents’ strengths and experiences. The course provides reassurance, guidance, and space to reflect, helping parents feel more confident in their role and more equipped to handle daily challenges.


A Supportive Community Around You

Parents participate alongside others facing similar challenges. Each session offers a warm, respectful space where everyone’s voice is valued. Many families say this sense of community becomes one of the most powerful parts of the course.

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