The Commissioning Toolkit of Parenting Programmes is a searchable online database which contains comprehensive descriptions of parenting programmes available for commission. It presents information about programmes – their aims, content, target groups and practitioner requirements and also rates them according to quality and effectiveness, allowing commissioners to make informed choices about how suitable a particular programme may be in meeting the needs of specific parents.
The Toolkit is a key element of the parenting academy's mission to transform the quality and size of the parenting workforce across England by increasing the number and range of good quality parenting programmes available for commission.
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An audience of over 100 invited guests including parenting commissioners, programme developers and practitioners attended the parenting academy’s official launch of the Commissioning Toolkit held at London’s Living Room, City Hall on 29 January 2009.
Speeches were given by Hilton Dawson, Chair of the parenting academy, and Angela Sibson, the parenting academy's Chief Executive.
Rosemarie Roberts, leader of the Evaluation and Development of Parenting Programmes project team, held a presentation summarising the Toolkit's background and evaluating process.
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Photos: Angela Sibson, Chief Executive (left); Rosemarie Roberts, project lead (right)