Supporting Young Parents to Build Strong Families
Spirals for Young Parents is a specialised programme designed to support young mothers and fathers as they navigate the early years of parenting. The programme helps young parents build confidence, develop practical parenting skills, and strengthen their relationship with their child — while also encouraging personal growth and self-care.
Programme Overview
Becoming a parent at a young age can bring unique challenges, including balancing education, work, and family life. The Spirals programme provides a safe, supportive environment where young parents can:
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Explore their own parenting journey
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Learn practical strategies for child development and care
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Build emotional resilience and confidence
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Connect with peers experiencing similar challenges
The programme adopts a strengths-based, reflective approach, helping young parents understand their own experiences while learning positive parenting techniques.
What You Learn
During the Spirals programme, young parents gain skills in:
- Child Development: Understanding age-appropriate milestones and nurturing your child’s growth
- Practical Parenting: Daily routines, play, feeding, sleep, and behaviour guidance
- Emotional Wellbeing: Managing stress, building confidence, and self-care
- Healthy Relationships: Communication, boundaries, and problem-solving
- Life Skills & Goal Setting: Planning for education, work, and future family stability
Who It’s For
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Young parents (typically under 25) with children from birth to early childhood
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First-time parents seeking guidance and support
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Parents wanting to strengthen their parenting skills while balancing education, work, or personal development
Outcomes for Parents
The measurable outcomes from the spirals programme has included confident and informed young parents who can positively engage with informal and formal networks, and be active participants within their communities.
The programme has also been shown to improve the young parent’s self-efficacy as measured in a number of areas including relationships, enjoyment, setting boundaries, self-acceptance and learning.
Outcomes for Children
Outcomes also include children who are healthy both physically and mentally and are being supported in active learning by their young parents. These impacts have been measured using a validated pre-and-post programme evaluation tool specifically designed by University of Hertfordshire.
How to Join
If you are interested in joining the Spirals for Young Parents Programme, please contact us for information on upcoming sessions, eligibility, and how to register.
