The Welsh Government is holding a regional stakeholder engagement event in South Wales to gain views on the draft document ‘Parenting in Wales: Guidance on engagement and support’. This will be the Welsh Government’s framework of principles for local authorities and other relevant organisations in Wales’ providing parenting support.

The guidance outlines the underpinning principles that should guide parenting support; provides examples of good practice; and encourages the use of evidence based interventions when working with parents. The guidance is intended to inform the decisions made by those delivering and commissioning parenting services to enhance the quality and consistency of parenting support provision, to promote positive outcomes for families.

The intended audience for this guidance is for those who have a direct or indirect role in, and responsibility for, providing parenting support. It is intended to support local authority and other relevant commissioners, managers and practitioners in making decisions about:

·        the type(s) of parenting support to provide;

·        how to provide it;

·        approaches to supporting and engaging parents;

·        workforce development;

·        assessment, signposting and referral; and

·        evaluation and monitoring.

During the event you will receive a presentation on the draft guidance and will have the opportunity to share your views on its content. A copy of the document will be provided to you with your confirmation email.

Who should attend?

Those with a responsibility for providing parenting support services and those with a policy or strategic lead for parenting support. Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.