Research Team

Dr Sarah Miller (PI)

Timescale

2012 – 2013

Funder

DELTA Parenting Partnership, Southern Education and Library Board, Southern Childcare Partnership, Southern Health and Social Care Trust

Aims and Objectives

To evaluate the effectiveness of the Early Years DELTA Parenting Programme in improving parent outcomes (specifically parental efficacy and social support).

Methodology

The programme consists of four to six weekly meetings, which take place in a group or school setting. Each group consists of approximately 14 parents and meetings last between one and two hours with tea and coffee provided. The meetings are parent-focused and and are orientated around six themes:

• Healthy lifestyle;
• Routines;
• Learning through play;
• Literacy;
• Positive parenting styles;
• Behaviour management. 

 

Twenty primary schools in the Southern Educationa and Library Board area are participating in the evaluation which consists of two elements:

• A randomised controlled trial (RCT) design to evaluate the effectiveness of the DELTA Parenting Programme in improving parent outcomes (specifically parental efficacy and social support).
• A qualitative process evaluation will be carried out alongside the RCT and will explore the process of programme delivery as well as exploring parent (and child) outcomes in more depth.

 

Outputs

Interim and final reports will be provided to the funders.

Further Information

For further information please contact Dr Sarah Miller.