Welcome to the National Academy for Parenting Practitioners
Good parenting is at the heart of children's wellbeing and development. The Academy works to transform the quality and size of the parenting workforce across England, so that parents can access the help they need to raise their children well.
Our latest briefing paper on evidence-based parenting practice takes a look at the terms "evidence" and "practitioner expertise", and addresses questions related to the nature and importance of evidence-based practice. It also details the Academy's role in relation to this important topic.
The Academy has hosted a series of regional workshops for programme developers. Read our latest Toolkit Bulletin for further details.
To learn more about the Programme Submission Form for the new Commissioning Toolkit, and the Parenting Programme Evaluation Tool (PPET), take a look at our Toolkit update section.
Download our Summary report in support of strategy development to learn more about the developing role of the Academy, and how current local practice relates to the DCSF's national aims for parenting support. This report by PwC highlights the local drivers, priorities and circumstances of the parenting workforce, and its findings will help shape the Academy's strategic plan 2008-2010.