Aspire Foundation is committed to working with families
Aspire Foundation is committed to working with families to ensure children have the best possible start in life and throughout their childhood.
As part of our services, we offer a range of group work programmes for both adults and children including preparing for parenthood, Solihull parenting, support around Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Healthy Relationships.
The Solihull Parenting Programme is for parents and carers of children aged 0 —18 years old. The programme supports parents in building positive and responsive relationships with their children.
Contact UsThe Course is run over 10 weeks and topics covered include:
Tuning into your child
Exploring feelings
Parenting styles
Communication
Temper tantrums
Sleep patterns
Behavioural difficulties
What are ACEs?
Adverse Childhood Experiences or ACEs are stressful or traumatic experiences that occur before the age of 18 and are remembered throughout adulthood. These experiences may include abuse or neglect which maybe directly experienced or witnesses by the individual.
It is recommended that The Children and Young People ACEs Recovery Toolkit program runs simultaneously with the Adult ACEs Recovery Tool kit as they share many of the same therapeutic models and where possible helps parents and children talk, support and understand trauma, toxic stress and adverse childhood experiences and how this may affect you in later years.
The Adult ACEs Recovery Toolkit is suitable for individuals and couples and can be run in mixed or single gender groups. It also provides guidance on the protective factors that help ameliorate the impact of ACEs and practical methods for parents to develop the resilience they need for themselves and their children.
Contact Usbook nowThe course is run over the 10 weeks topics covered are:
Understanding and living with ACE’s
Understanding toxic stress and strategies to manage it
Developing parental resilience
Understanding attachment
Nurturing parenting styles
Managing emotions
Developing strategies to reduce the potential impact of ACE’s on children
The children and young people ACEs Recovery Toolkit has been written for any individual or agency working with children who are living with, or have lived within, households and communities where there are significant events that mean they are experiencing high levels of emotional trauma and able to take part in a group. The course focus is to provide information and education that enable the child or young person to develop resilience to cope with adversity they have experienced and may do so in the future.
Contact UsThe course is run over 8 weeks and topics covered are:
Toxic Stress
Emotional regulation
Connectedness
Coping strategies
Problem solving
Self-Esteem
Self-Care
Aspire Foundation offer a range of family support services and trauma informed courses designed to promote healthy relationships, provide support in reducing parental conflict, and highlight the impact of domestic abuse on children. For more information...
click hereThe Health Visiting Service provide drop-in Baby Hubs at our Children and Family Centres where you can have your baby weighed and get advice on your baby’s health and development. For more information...
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We run Family Time sessions at each of our Children and Family Centres, providing opportunities for children and their families to socialise, learn and play with others. A wide range of activities to promote development and interaction is on offer each week including arts and crafts, messy play and outdoor fun in our play areas. A Community Family worker is available for support or advice on a range of topics e.g. toilet training, sleep and routines, weaning, behaviour and much more.
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We are commissioned by Gloucestershire Young Carers (YCG) to run the Cheltenham Junior Young Carers Group who meet weekly at our Oakwood Centre to offer children opportunities to socialise, make friends, gain peer support and take part in some structured activities.
Gloucestershire Young Carers launched their first Kids Time group at Brockworth Children and Family Centre in 2021 and now have a second Group at Gardners Lane Children and Family Centre.
The ‘Bump Start’ group will support you in preparing for the arrival of your new baby. You will learn new skills and meet other parents to be.
Contact UsSessions are weekly and cover:
Week 1: Support, feelings & baby’s development
Week 2: Health, lifestyles & your changing body
Week 3: What you will need & basic baby care
Week 4: Feeding & Communication
Week 5: Relaxation & bonding with your baby
Week 6: What next - Tips & moving on
The ‘Best Start’ group aims to build on the skills you already have. You will increase your knowledge about child development, meet other parents and have some fun with your new baby.
Contact UsSessions are weekly and cover:
Week 1: Baby development & playing with your baby
Week 2: Oral Health & Feeding
Week 3: Wellbeing & Bonding
Week 4: Understanding your baby
Week 5: Home safety
Week 6: Baby Massage
ACEs Parenting Programme
Baby Hub – Health Visitors
Best Start/Bump Start
Gloucestershire Young Carers
Health Visitor Development Reviews
Healthy Relationships Programmes
Solihull Parenting Programme
Speech and Language Therapy
Contact us on 01242 513010
ACEs Parenting Programme
Baby Hub – Health Visitors
Best Start/Bump Start
Breast Feeding Support Group (BAPS)
Family Time (Invite Only)
Health Visitor Development Reviews
Healthy Relationships Programmes
Mothers In Mind Support Group
Solihull Parenting Programme
Special Guardianship Support Group
Splitz Support Group
Contact us on 01242 222490
ACEs Parenting Programme
Baby Hub – Health Visitors
Best Start/Bump Start
Family Time (Invite Only)
Foster Carer Support Group
Health Visitor Development Reviews
Healthy Relationships Programmes
Kids Time – Gloucestershire Young Carers
Solihull Parenting Programme
Special Guardianship Support Group
Speech and Language Therapy
Contact us on 01452 863617
ACEs Parenting Programme
Adult Education Group
Autism Support Group – Rainbow Days
Baby Hub – Health Visitors
Best Start/Bump Start
Breast Feeding Support Group (GLOBES)
CCP – Stay & Play
Family Time (Invite Only)
Health Visitor Development Reviews
Healthy Relationships Programmes
Kids Time – Gloucestershire Young Carers
Midwife Hub
Solihull Parenting Programme
Speech and Language Therapy
Young Parents Group
Contact us on 01242 252185
ACEs Parenting Programme
Baby Hub – Health Visitors
Best Start/Bump Start
Family Time (Invite Only)
Health Visitor Development Reviews
Healthy Relationships Programmes
Solihull Parenting Programme
Contact us on 01684 276361
Gardners Lane Children and Family Centre, Gardners Lane, Cheltenham, GL51 9JW
Tel: 01242 252185Aspire Foundation company registration number: 08460624
Aspire Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales the number is 1155305
ICO Registration Number ZB191476
Registered Office Address Gardners Lane Children and Family Centre, Gardners Lane, Cheltenham, GL51 9JW
