Support for families of children aged 0 to 6

As a parent or carer, you are the most important person in your child’s world. We want to support you to enjoy these early years with your child.

We have a variety of groups which offer you the chance to get together with other families and share ideas in a welcoming environment.

All our groups are free if you live in Angus or your child attends an Angus school or ELC setting. The Solihull online courses are free for all parents and carers in Scotland.

Once you have considered all the information and decided which group best suits your family life, let us know which one you are interested in by completing this form:

Tell us which group you are interested in

We will get in touch with information about groups near you.

Incredible Years

This group helps you to support your child’s social and emotional development. We focus on different areas of child development, discussing and sharing ideas for you and your family.

For parents and carers of children between the age of 3 and 6 years old, these groups run for two hours a week for 14 to 16 weeks.

What people say about Incredible Years

"It helped build a better relationship with my child. It was a good way to meet people that were going through the same challenges"

"Through using strategies in the programme, my child has calmer behaviour, we have more fun, we have a better relationship and it doesn’t feel so stressful."

"I wasn't getting judged, it was very relaxed and friendly"

"Coming to Incredible Years gave me something to look forward to every week. It became part of my routine. My son is now getting on great in nursery and is not getting into trouble at home."

"Give it a go; don't knock it until you have tried it!"

Borrowfield Primary School, Montrose, starting Thursday 20 January 2025, 9:45am to 11:45am
Abbeyview Campus, Arbroath, starting Thursday 23 January 2025, 9:30am to 11:30am
Seaview Primary School, Monifieth, starting Wednesday 23 April 2025, 10am to 12noon

Contact us using the form above, if you would like a group in your area, or want to find out more.Triple P and Group Triple P (Positive Parenting Programme)

This programme gives practical strategies to help build strong, healthy relationships.

For parents and carers of children from birth to 6 years old. You will be supported to complete an online course or join a group which lasts for eight sessions.

You need internet access to take part in the Triple P online or group programme. There are eight short modules for you to work through which focus on different areas of family life.

Watch the videos to learn more:

Triple P groups meet at:

Newtyle Primary School, starting Tuesday 18 March 2025, 10am to 12noon
Forfar Community Campus, starting Thursday 20 March 2025, 9:30am to 11:30am

Five to Thrive

The five building blocks used in Five to Thrive are:

talk
play
relax
cuddle
respond

For parents and carers of children from birth to 3 years old, these groups meet every week for six weeks. Come along with your child to these fun groups where we share ideas for play activities you can do every day to help your child’s growing brain.

Lochside Primary School, Montrose, Monday, term time, 2pm to 3pm
Lochside Primary School, Montrose, starting Monday 28 April 2025, 2pm to 3pm (for 8 weeks)
Abbeyview Campus, Arbroath, starting Tuesday 14 January 2025, 11am to 12:15pm (under 1.5 years)
Southmuir Primary School, Kirriemuir. Starting 28 January 2025, 1pm to 2:30pm, (birth to 18 months)
Birkhill Primary School, Birkhill, Tuesday 14 January 2025, 1:45pm to 2:45pm (for 5 weeks)
Birkhill Primary School, starting Tuesday 4 March 2025, 2pm to 3pm.
Seaview Primary School, Monifieth, Tuesday 18 February 2025, 10am to 11am (for 5 weeks)

PEEP Learning Together Programme

A fun and friendly group which helps you create the best start for your child using everyday experiences. We share songs, stories, ideas and activities which support your child’s talking and development through play and everyday life.

Come along with your child to meet and get to know other families, learning how what you do at home can boost your child’s confidence and brain development.

For parents and carers of children from birth to 6 years old, these groups meet once a week for six to eight weeks.

Seaview Primary School, Monifieth,starting Thursday 16 January 2025, 2pm to 3pm (for 6 weeks)
Seaview Primary School, Monifieth, starting Thursday 13 March 2025, 2pm to 3pm
Carnoustie ELCC, starting Friday 17 January 2025, 3pm to 4pm (for 4 weeks)
Southmuir Primary School, Kirriemuir, starting 28 January 2025, 9:30am to 10:30am
Maisondieu Primary School, Brechin, starting 21 February 2025, 10:30am to 12noon (for 6 weeks)
Abbeyview Campus, Arbroath, starting Tuesday 14 January 2025, 9:15am to 10:30am (Under 2.5 years)

Eat Well Play Well

This group brings children, parents, and carers together to prepare, cook and share budget-friendly, fun, healthy food and take part in active play.

This group meets once a week for six to eight weeks.

Solihull online courses

Free for all parents and carers in Scotland, these will help your child thrive as kind, sociable and emotionally aware.

Support, through home visits or phone calls is available for all parents and carers working through a course.

Find out more and get free access to Solihull online courses