FK&Y’s report ‘Helping Parents to Parent’ written on behalf of the Social Mobility Commission is published today

The report considers effective interventions that can produce the most effective outcomes for all families. It assesses evidence on parenting behaviours and the extent to which public policy can support parents.

Dr Barbie Clarke commented ‘Our research shows that public policy can have a real impact on parenting behaviours and achieve positive outcomes for children. Intervention can develop parental management skills and confidence, build healthy family relationships and enhance children’s social, behavioural and cognitive development and wellbeing.

‘Highly trained and skilled practitioners, such as nurses, social workers and teachers, are crucial to their successful delivery. Programmes also need to be universal, but targeted, to reduce stigma and encourage parents to take part.’

One of the report’s key findings is that there is currently a lack of long-term evidence and studies about what parenting interventions work best.

More information can be found here and the full report can be read here.