'The Incredible Years Pre-school programme'

Delivered by Banardos in school

For parents and carers of children who are aged 3-4 years old.

All welcome! Come along and get to know some other families at the start of your child's journey at Knowleswood. 

Suitable for

Any family who would like support around child attachment, speech and language development, routines, boundaries and positive social interactions and:

• have a child aged 3 or 4 years
• live in the Bradford district
• are not currently taking part in another parenting programme such as Family Links Nurturing Programme.

Programme aims

The programme looks at strengthening positive parent-child interactions and attachment. Promotes positive children’s social, emotional, and language development through praise and encouragement.

 What the sessions cover

• Child directed play - Promote positive relationships
• Promoting child language development - With child directed coaching
• Social and emotional understanding - Encourage expression of feelings
• Praise and encouragement - To help increase confidence
• Motivate children through spontaneous incentives - by identifying positive behaviour
• Establish clear routines - Rules, responsibilities and routines
• Handling misbehaviour and problem solving - Teaching children to problem solve through stories and games

Programme length - 13 week programme with each session being 2 hours.

Our groups

The session will be delivered in person at school every Monday from 21st September 2026 to Monday 25th January 2027 (13 weeks) 12.30-2.30pm.

A créche is available for children whilst you attend. 

We include refreshments and some lovely resources that you can use at home with your child. 

Where required, transport can be provided.