Media and Digital Resources Development for Parent/Carer Training

Market Engagement Session for Digital Resource and Training for Parent and Carers Over the past five years, the Mayor of London's Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) has invested £6.5 million into the pan-London Parent Carer Champion Network-an impactful initiative that has reached over 22,000 parents and carers across London. This network has provided vital peer-to-peer support to grassroots organisations and communities, acting as a bridge between local authorities and families through a public health approach.

Recent evaluations have highlighted that the needs of parents and carers are distinct from those of other trusted adults such as practitioners, teachers, and youth workers. Parents require tailored support to help them identify emerging risks and build emotional resilience-critical components in safeguarding children and young people.

The VRU's families team aims to centre empowerment for parents by increasing parental capacity and understanding by investing in knowledge and skills to provide parents/carers with the tools, confidence, and emotional resilience to protect their children and be equal partners in early intervention and prevention. Investing in parental well-being and risk awareness delivers strong value for money by reducing youth involvement in violence and the criminal justice system.

By equipping caregivers with the knowledge to identify early signs and regulate their own stress responses, we can prevent costly interventions such as exclusions, policing, and mental health crisis support. This proactive, trauma-informed approach strengthens families, lowers pressure on public services, and builds safer communities through early, relational prevention.

Purpose of the Market Engagement The VRU invites partners to Market Engagement Sessions to discuss requirements for future commissioning of training and digital resources for parents and carers for both Lots.Please see further details for each Lot. This programme will strengthen parent and carer networks through accredited training and a train-the-trainer model, enabling wider access to qualifications and peer-led support.

The focus will be on: Delivery of accredited training to empower parents and carers Building sustainable networks through train-the-trainer approaches Supporting parents and carers to gain recognised accreditations Enhancing emotional resilience and strengthening boundaries within families This next phase will invest in training and support that equips parents and carers with the skills to foster resilience, set healthy boundaries, and extend support across their communities. By embedding accreditation and peer-led delivery, the programme aims to create lasting impact and stronger family networks.

As part of this process, the VRU will invest in programmes designed to strengthen parental knowledge of emerging risks faced by young people. The focus will be on: Raising awareness of ongoing and emerging risks Providing practical tools to support safeguarding and community resilience Co-designing resources with a London-focused lens The delivery partners will be expected to deliver co-produced, culturally relevant digital content, including bitesize animations, short films, video tutorials, and resource packs, that address issues such as criminal exploitation and harmful ideologies.

These materials will equip Event Details The event will be held online via Teams, once you have registered your interest you will receive an invitation to the engagement event please read below. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?not...