SPECS stands for Supporting Parents and Early Childhood Services

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It is a Bray Area Partnership initiative in the greater Bray area which takes a Prevention and Early Intervention approach to working with caregivers to improve outcomes for children. The SPECS initiative works with a range of agencies implementing a number of programmes that have been proven to improve outcomes for children and families. 

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We believe every child should reach their potential and parents should be supported to help their child do so. Through a number of different initiatives we aim to support parents and practitioners to enable children to grow and develop.

Why should I get involved?

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The programmes are designed to help make family life easier. If you feel you would like to learn other ways of dealing with conflict, stress or helping your child develop and learn please contact SPECS to talk about how you can do this. SPECS provides supports to parents FREE of charge.

News and Upcoming Courses

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Due to the Covid19 restrictions that are in place, SPECS have moved online for many of our programmes.  

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Circle of Security

For parents of children aged 0-5 years, this programme helps parents understand their child's emotional world and enhance the development of their child's self esteem. 

Early Years Programme

We are running a Parents Plus Early Years Programme which started on 14th April 2021 via zoom. Please contact us if you would like to register your interest for the next course.

Supporting Families to access Speech and Language Therapy

Please get in touch if you would like to attend this FREE workshop for Early Years Services. There are 2 dates available

Is your child a late talker?

Why not come along to our language focused parent and toddler group? Every Wednesday morning on Zoom. 

Here is more information on the many services SPECS provides

Family Support

Pregnancy / New Parents

Parenting Programmes

Early Years and Schools

SPECS works closely with local schools and pre schools to deliver programmes such and Roots of Empathy. We also assist the educators and children with the transitions from pre school to primary.

SPECS provides supports to parents and caregivers of school age children in group and one to one settings including Parents Plus 6-11 yr and Non Violent Resistance programmes.

Activities

Parenting Tips and Advice