1. Incredible Years Programmes in Powys
Dr. Sue Evans, Consultant Child Psychologist, Powys tHB
Mrs. Shelley Davies, Strategic Partnership Manger
Mrs. Patricia Hughes Services, Team Leader, Barnardo’s

2. Aims of the Presentation
Where are we at with IY and what’s new in Powys?
The role of Barnardo’s
New Strategic developments

3. Talk about the development of all of the programmes in Powys

4. Overview of School based Programmes in Powys
A mentor in the School Based programme
Four psychologists and seven teachers trained to deliver TCM
Over one third of schools in Powys have one or more teachers trained in the IY Teacher Programme and Classroom Dina
Strategic plan for further roll out (vision is to establish in all schools across the Foundation Phase)
Positive evaluation in inspection reports
Therapeutic Dina established in schools in areas of high need 4

5. Overview of School based Programmes in Powys
Community Advisory Teacher for early years and the foundation phase to coordinate role out of IY teacher and child programmes 5

6. Overview of IY Parent Programmes in Powys
Regular cycle of Toddler programmes
School age programme developed across the county
Regular basic groups (including new basic)
More than 20 groups in 2009
Pilot group for parents of young children with learning difficulties

7. Home visiting coaching
School Readiness
3 pilot groups Autumn 2009
Well evaluated
2 groups in Flying Start areas
Further groups planned for Summer 2010
Universal programme facilitates recruitment to more extended groups
In- county training planned to facilitate further roll out
Home visiting coaching
For parents who need additional support whilst attending groups or who are unable to attend a group
Piloted training in Powys

8. Outcomes
Programmes delivered with fidelity, outcomes similar to research findings
Reduce family breakdown
Reduce numbers of children entering the care system
Reduce mental health problems
Reduce school exclusions
Promote social, emotional, and academic competence in children
Prevent early onset emotional, social and behavioural difficulties.

9. How is it delivered? A Commissioned Service
Partnership planning, delivery and performance management
Central Co-ordination (Barnardo’s)
Regular Peer Support and Supervision (IY Mentor)
A Network of Facilitators
A Co-ordinated workforce training programme

10. Advantages of this approach
Able to ensure programme fidelity
Multi Agency Workforce Development
Added value
A sustainable model
Shared Responsibility and Accountability
Equitable geographical delivery

11. Evidence of positive impact
Between 2006 and parents were referred to the IY programme with 678 parents completing the course.
Parents report and demonstrate feeling;
Supported
Included
More confident
Eyberg Assessment show a reduction in both frequency and intensity of problems
GHQ Assessment shows an improvement in parental Mental Health

12. The Incredible Years Vision in Powys

13. Key Drivers Early Intervention and Prevention
Improving Outcomes for Children and Families
Integration of Services and partnership working
Workforce Development
Invest to Save

14. The vision
To use the Incredible Years programme as a common model for promoting positive behaviour/managing behaviour across all agencies so that is that children receive consistent messages whether they are in school, in childcare or at home.
To develop a well supported and co-ordinated approach to implementing the range of Incredible Years programmes across the County
To create an Incredible Years trained workforce
To have all schools delivering the I Y programme to children in the Foundation Phase.
To utilise the Incredible Years Principles to develop a whole school approach to managing behaviour.

15. Reinforcing the Incredible Years Message School – Foundation Phase
1:1 services in the home
CHILD
Childcare
Parents

16. Parenting Support offered 1:1 in the home by;
Early Intervention Service Staff
Health visitors
Social Workers
Incredible Years Programmes in
schools co-ordinated by
Community Advisory Teachers
delivered by teaching staff,
Education Psychologists
Childcare Staff (initially in
Flying Start areas)
trained to model
Incredible Years practice.
Parent Programmes
co-ordinated by Barnardos and
delivered by a range of staff from
different agencies incl teachers

17. A Co-ordinated Parenting Support Pathway
Tier 1
Bumps & Babes, Parent & Toddler groups, LAP/NAP, Bibsgroups
Midwives, Health Visitors, LAP/NAP, E.I.S Staff, P & T staff
Informal Parenting Advice & Support
Incredible Years Programmes
& Practice
Childcare Settings,
Schools, E.I.S, Health visitors
Modelling Good
Practice
Parenting Link Support Groups (x 6)
Stepping Stones Courses
Delivered by a range of agencies
Introductory Courses/Modules
Genesis Services –
confidence building, Basic Skills Support for eligible parents
Tier 2 & 3
Incredible Years Courses
-Toddler Programme
-Infant Programme
-School Readiness
Intensive Courses

18. Next Steps… Establish the Community Advisory Teacher Role
Establish an Incredible Years Workforce Development Plan to increase capacity and ensure consistency of approach across County
Develop and implement a marketing strategy
Develop parentlink groups as pre and post parent programme support