These included the use of new strategies for the management of their children's behaviour, increased feelings of confidence, and greater recognition of their own needs as parents. Support and feedback from other parents was one of the pre-eminent ways in which parents felt that the programme had been helpful. Perhaps most importantly many parents referred to an increased sense of empathy with their child, a better understanding of the reasons which motivate children to behave in particular ways, and an understanding of a number of positive ways of dealing with children's behaviour. The results of the focus groups with teachers identified some of the barriers to the effective implementation of such programmes. Presentation of the results has been made to the steering group and the Oxford Centre for Research into Parenting.
Papers are in preparation.