National Academy for Parenting Practitioners

Workforce development

Evidence based programme training

The Academy is offering free training in a range of evidence based parenting programmes to parenting practitioners in priority roles and services. The offer is open to practitioners in all local areas in England, and will be delivered regionally. All applications for training in evidence based programmes must be co-ordinated and approved by the local parenting commissioner, in discussion with the Academy's regional and specialist staff.

Our offer

Take a look at this section for information about eligibility criteria, training dates and programme selection.
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Post-training support

Practitioners will be able to draw on a range of support services following completion of their training.


Application process

How can the training be accessed? What is the role of parenting commissioners?  Find out more

The second stage of the application process for our training offer up to March 2009 is now open. Learn more