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Developed by Action for Children, the Parents on the Ball programme (PotB) is aimed at vulnerable and excluded families who find it difficult to access conventional parenting support and classes.
It takes place on the premises of the local football club and sets out to support mothers, fathers and carers to better care for their children while helping build self-esteem, confidence and parenting skills. It also promotes the physical and emotional wellbeing of families.
Parents on the Ball started out several years ago in the Highlands of Scotland in conjunction with Ross County Football Club. It has since expanded in recent months to run alongside local football clubs in St Johnstone, Burnley, Gateshead and Ashington in Northumberland. Further programmes are in place to start later this year in Bolton (in partnership with Bolton Lads and Girls Club and Bolton Wanderers FC), Sefton (in partnership with Southport FC) and South Tyneside (in partnership with South Shields FC).
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