What does Lone Parents Returning to Work offer?

The Lone Parents Returning to Work programme aims to prepare single parents and eases their transition into work. It ensures they know about the support that can make it possible.

The programme offers:

Three days of work preparation training (within school hours), tailored for single parents, including:

• confidence building, employability skills, communication, work/ life balance
• information about tax credits and childcare options
   

• induction training with Marks & Spencer 
• buddies - support during placements
• meals, travel costs and uniform provided
• support - each participant will have access to support via Gingerbread before, during and after their placement, including a telephone helpline
• 13 weeks of support after the programme to help parents achieve their goals.
  

How single parents will benefit:

• Our programme will help single parents make an informed decision about whether returning to work is right for them.
• It will prepare parents for the world of work and refer them to jobs or other training opportunities.
• It will provide valuable and recent work experience for inclusion on CV's
• It will also help to build essential employability skills such as confidence, communication and an understanding of the work-life balance.

Programme dates and locations