Separated Parents Information Programme
The Separated Parents Information Programme (SPIP) helps separated parents understand how conflict affects children and how to make arrangements that put their child first. We deliver the SPIP programme as part of our exclusive focus on child contact services, with no waiting list and support in place quickly.
What is the Separated Parents Information Programme?
The Separated Parents Information Programme is a course that is a structured, group-based programme for parents who are separated or separating. It is not counselling, mediation, or an attempt to reconcile the relationship. Instead, the SPIP course focuses on practical skills: managing conflict, communicating constructively, and shaping arrangements around your child's needs as your family now looks.
The programme is frequently ordered by the court through CAFCASS in the context of private law proceedings. We work with parents and professionals to make attendance straightforward.
How the Separated Parents Information Programme works
- Referral — parents may be referred by CAFCASS, the court, a solicitor, or may self-refer.
- Placement — as long as both parties engage, we arrange attendance within seven days, with no waiting list.
- Delivery — parents attend separately from the other party, in a professional group setting led by trained facilitators.
- Completion — attendance is confirmed to the referrer as required.
Why the Separated Parents Information Programme course helps families
Separation is difficult, and ongoing conflict can have a lasting impact on children. The SPIP course gives parents the tools to reduce that conflict and focus on what matters: maintaining a child's relationship with both parents and building workable arrangements for the future. Parents leave with practical strategies they can apply straight away.
Accreditation you can rely on
We hold NACCC (National Association of Child Contact Centres) enhanced accreditation and deliver contact services across southern England. Our sole focus is contact services, which means professional referrers and parents can trust the quality and consistency of the SPIP programme we provide.
