The Separated Parenting Programme Directory - SPPD

When families separate, parenting support should not be seen as a last resort.

It can be a positive, practical step that helps parents reduce conflict, communicate more effectively and keep their children’s needs at the centre of decisions.

The right support can help parents focus on what matters most: their children’s wellbeing, stability and sense of security.

SPPD helps parents and professionals find trusted, quality-assured separated parenting programmes across England and Wales.

Explore the directory via the link in our bio.

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Introducing the Our Kids First Wohl Separated Parenting Programme, listed on SPPD.

The Wohl Separated Parenting Programme is a structured four-session course for parents following separation.

The programme combines practical tools with emotional insight, supporting parents to manage conflict constructively, improve communication and stay focused on their children’s needs during and after family breakdown.

The course covers practical communication skills for high-conflict situations, including BIFF and structured “I” statements, alongside strategies for consistent, child-centred parenting across two homes.

Parents attending the course are supported to consider the emotional impact of separation, children’s developmental needs, and how to promote greater stability and emotional security for children.

Find out more via the SPPD directory.

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We are delighted to congratulate Helen Adam, Trustee of SPPD, on being awarded an OBE in recognition of her outstanding service and contribution.

Helen’s dedication, leadership and commitment to making a positive difference for children and families have inspired many.

We are incredibly proud to have Helen as part of the SPPD family.

On behalf of everyone at SPPD, we offer our warmest congratulations on this very well-deserved honour.

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Yesterday we attended the Children Children Children conference in Devon, held at the beautiful Dartington Hall.

The conference brought together professionals from across the sector for a day of practical learning, discussion and fresh thinking focused on children’s needs, rights and lived experiences.

At SPPD, we are committed to ensuring that children remain at the heart of conversations about separation and co-parenting. It was valuable to hear new perspectives, share ideas and learn from others working to improve outcomes for children and families.

Thank you to the organisers and speakers for an insightful and thought-provoking day.

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Introducing Kids Come First, listed on SPPD.

Kids Come First provides bespoke online workshops for separating or divorcing parents who want specialist, child-focused support as they navigate family separation.

The programme focuses on helping parents understand their children’s emotional needs, improve communication, and build more collaborative co-parenting arrangements beyond separation.

Workshops are delivered online and can be booked in advance, with solo workshops available and joint workshops by arrangement. Parents attending a workshop also receive a copy of the Kids Come First guidebook, For Kids’ Sake!

Find out more via the SPPD directory.

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We are delighted to see SPPD featured in the Lexis Nexis UK New Law Journal today 🙌

SPPD was created to provide a single, trusted directory of quality-assured parenting programmes for separating and separated parents, and to help family justice professionals signpost families to appropriate support at an earlier stage.

For many families, the right support at the right time can make a meaningful difference: reducing conflict, improving communication, and helping parents keep their children’s needs at the centre of the separation process.

It is encouraging to see growing recognition of the role that separated parenting programmes can play within the family justice landscape, and of the need for clear, accessible and reliable referral pathways.

Thank you to New Law Journal and LexisNexis for highlighting this important work.

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CoParenting

When parents separate, the focus can understandably become the legal process, arrangements, and conflict between adults.

But what does separation actually feel like from the perspective of a parent trying to navigate it - and how can the right support make a meaningful difference for the whole family?

This powerful new blog by - member of the Separated Parenting Programme Directory - gives a personal insight into the impact a separated parenting programme can have on communication, co-parenting, and keeping children at the centre of decisions.

It is an important reminder that separated parenting programmes are not about assigning blame. They are about helping parents better understand the impact of conflict on children, improving communication, and supporting families to move forward more constructively.

As professionals across the family justice sector increasingly recognise the value of earlier intervention and parenting support, stories like this demonstrate why access to trusted, quality-assured programmes matters.

Read the blog via the link in our bio.

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A huge thank you to the organisers of the Family Practice Conference 2026 for hosting such an insightful event focused on supporting families more effectively through divorce, separation and beyond.

We were delighted that , member of the SPPD Advisory Board, and founder of The Parenting Partnership, attended the conference and spoke about the work of SPPD and the growing importance of separated parenting support within the family justice landscape.

Heather discussed the role of the Directory in helping professionals and parents access trusted, quality-assured parenting programmes, and why earlier support for separating families can make such an important difference for children.

It is encouraging to see continued recognition across the sector of the value of parenting programmes and the need for clearer pathways to support for families navigating separation.

To learn more about SPPD and the programmes currently listed on the Directory, visit: 🔗 https://separatedparentingprogrammedirectory.org/