Race Equality Foundation - Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities training
Information for trained facilitators
There is on going support for trained
Strengthening Families Strengthening Communities
facilitators.
Facilitator Support
Helplines
From 1 September 2007 we will be operating an advice and information line maintained by the Parent Programme Officers and providing support to facilitators.
The support line number is 020 7619 6232 and will be open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
In addition, a dedicated order line is available to order parent manuals and other materials. The number is 020 7619 6231.
Local Programme Officer contacts
| Name | Telephone | Mobile | Region | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janette Bryan | janette@racefound.org.uk | 0207 6196226 | London and South East. | |
| Amina Lone | amina@racefound.org.uk | 0161 8399799 |
07799 008522 | North West (and leads on START young people’s programme) |
| Beverley Thompson | beverley@racefound.org.uk | 0113 2430202 |
07809 197562 | Yorkshire (and leads on work with parents with learning disabilities) |
| Assata owens | assata@racefound.org.uk | 0121 4521977 |
07809 197564 | West Midlands |
| Norean Yasin | norean@racefound.org.uk | 0115 9420553 |
07809 197563 | East Midlands |
Delivering a programme
Facilitators can get help and advice from the Parent Programme Officers in setting up their programme and support whilst delivering it. Programme Officers can be contacted through the support line (link). In addition, many of the questions you may have about programme delivery can be answered through the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) of this site (coming soon).
Programme forms
Forms available to download:
- Programme registration form (18kb PDF file)
- Programme registration form (52kb MS Word file)
- Parent registration form (14kb PDF file)
- Parent registration form (23kb MS word)
- Class summary report (20kb PDF file)
- Class summary report (46kb MS Word file)
Further skills development for SFSC facilitators
A range of opportunities exist for facilitators to further develop their skills for delivering SFSC and working with parents.
Peer Support Group meetings
Regional Peer Support Groups meet on a quarterly basis. Currently there are six groups in existence: London and South East; North West England, South West England, East Midlands, West Midlands and Yorkshire. These groups meet to discuss issues around parenting work and particularly the delivery of SFSC programmes. The agendas are set by the participants and can involve getting outside speakers in, exploring practical issues such as recruitment or exploration of aspects of the curriculum. They are a useful way of sharing good practice and gaining support.
| Region | Meeting dates |
|---|---|
| East Midlands (Nottingham) | 8 November 2007, 7 February 2008, 19 June 2008. |
| Hertfordshire | 26 October 2007, 6 December 2007. |
| Northwest (Manchester) | 15 November 2007, 12 February 2008, 19 June 2008. |
| South East (London) | 19 October 2007, 20 February 2008, 18 June 2008, 10 September 2008. |
| West Midlands (Birmingham) | 28 January 2008, 29 April 2008, 2 July 2008. |
| Yorkshire (York) | 18 October 2007, 7 February 2008, 12 June 2008. |
Please contact your local Parent Programme Officer for further information, or call the telephone support line 020 7619 6232.
Training Courses
Delivering SFSC
A one day course aimed at facilitators who have just completed training or are about to start their first SFSC programme and want to think through some of the issues associated with this. Contact Amina Lone 0161 839 9799 Email amina@racefound.org.uk
Groupwork and Co-facilitation
Two one day courses aimed at supporting facilitators to meet occupational standards for working with parents. Contact Amina Lone 0161 839 9799 Email amina@racefound.org.uk