Circle of Security Parenting (COSP™ ) is an early intervention program for parents and children that focuses on the relationships which give children emotional support. The evidence-based program was developed in the US by Kent Hoffman, Glen Cooper, and Bert Powel. The program focuses on the Circle of Security map, which helps parents and other carers to understand the complexity of the attachment system and supports carers to understand and how it contributes to infants and toddlers developing a sense of security and competence. The map draws a clear link between attachment and learning The program involves reflection on how carers can use the Circle as a roadmap. When put into the context of relationships with carers, COSP™ helps build understanding of how important relationships in the lives of children, in addition to parents, contribute to constructing meaning within relationship and between other children. Expected outcomes for this program are:

• strategies to support and enhance positive relationships between parents, carers and educators and children (emotional maturity)
• improving communication and enhancing relationships between children and parents, educators and carers
• supporting understanding of brain development in the early years (physical health and wellbeing)
• improving ability to implement strategies to support positive communication practices at home and in the early childhood education and care setting (communication and general knowledge).

For more information on the program, visit: https://ucwb.org.au/parenting-groups-and-workshops/

The program is delivered in-person to groups and consists of 8 x 2-hour sessions. The program is generally delivered weekly over the school term, however session frequency can be increased or decreased depending on the need of the site.

The program is delivered for $1,598 per group. The cost may vary depending on the desired length of program, participants numbers (greater or less than 10) and required travel. Travel up to 1-hour is included. If further travel is required, it will be charged at $0.99 per km.