Children’s minister Sarah Teather first announced the government’s intention to trial classes for parents of children aged under five at the Liberal Democrat Party conference last month.
It has now been revealed that Middlesbrough, High Peak in Derbyshire and Camden will be undertaking the trials, chosen because they all have medium to high levels of deprivation. High Peak is already involved in a trial to increase the number of health visitors working in children's centres.
Teather said: "I want to get rid of the stigma attached to asking for help. Parenting classes aren't just for struggling families with complex problems. All parents should know it's ok to ask for extra support and guidance when they need it; just as most do when they attend antenatal classes before their child is born."
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