Family Learning Parenting courses

Calm Together - Emotional Regulation You and Your Child (2 hours)

A course dedicated to understanding and embracing Emotional Regulation. In this enlightening journey, participants will explore the two-step process of Emotional Regulation: 1) How to identify how we are feeling and 2) How to manage our challenging emotions. Join us as we delve into the neurology of emotions and reflect upon our own Emotional Development as adults, whilst developing coping mechanisms for both ourselves and our children. Age range - adult.

Exploring Behaviour Strategies (2 hours)

This workshop enables parents and carers to build their confidence to manage certain situations, and provides the basis of how to manage behavioural issues and parents' own wellbeing. Raising children can be trying at times, it is a natural phase and being able to believe in oneself to implement good behaviour strategies will benefit parent and child alike. Age range - adult.

Fathers Matter (2 hours)

Join our course designed for fathers and male carers to build confidence, learn effective communication skills and discover some new strategies to support their family's wellbeing. Age range - adult.

Let's Talk About Bullying (2 hours)

Enable parents and carers to understand what the difference is between bullying and social skills development, equipping them to effectively support their children. Through discussions, explore common signs of bullying, learn strategies to nurture and bolster their child's confidence and self-esteem and discover resources for further help and support. Age range - adult.

Managing Children's Behaviour (8 hours)

Learn about why children behave in certain ways and how parents can positively influence their children's behaviour. Take part in discussions with other parents, try out new strategies at home and talk about how these worked. Improve family life and your relationship with your children. Age range - adult.

Managing Sleep (2 hours)

This course is a supportive space designed to explore healthy sleep habits and strategies for parents and carers. 

In this workshop, we'll delve into the various barriers that can affect bedtime routines, share practical sleep strategies, and discuss the impact of poor sleep on behaviour. Age range - adult.

Raising Independent Young Adults (6 hours)

This course is dedicated to embracing parenting our older teenagers. In this enlightening journey, participants will explore how to navigate parenting this age group. Delve into strategies for conveying our own values and morals to our young adults. Through discussions and practical techniques, participants will create a personal action plan to internally model and promote positive values - such as respect, responsibility and empathy in their children. Age range - adult.

Self-Harm Awareness (2 hours)

This supportive course helps parents and carers understand why self-harm can occur, recognise warning signs, and learn how to respond with confidence and compassion. You will gain practical guidance on starting safe conversations with your child and knowing when and how to seek further support. Age range - adult.

Stepping up into Primary (2 hours)

The opportunity to discuss with other parents the anxieties over your child starting a new school. How to best prepare your child and know what to expect. Age range - adult.

Stepping up into Primary With Crafts (2 hours)

Have fun with your child in this fully interactive session, where parents and carers can get creative with craft together whilst learning how to get your child school ready. Child's age range (yrs) 3-5.

Stepping up into Secondary (2 hours)

The opportunity to discuss with other parents the anxieties over your child starting a new school. How to best prepare your child and know what to expect. Age range - adult.

Stepping up into Secondary Extra (4 hours)

Enable parents and carers to reflect on their feelings about their child starting secondary school, what to expect and how to best prepare and support their child in the transition. This course also discusses some of the worries that parents and carers might have about internet safety, knife crime, sexual harassment and mental health. Age range - adult.

Strategies to Support Your ADHD Child (1 hour)

A supportive and informative webinar designed to help parents and caregivers understand and navigate the challenges of ADHD. In this course, learners will discuss practical strategies for creating a supportive and nurturing environment for their child. Throughout the webinar, learners will have the opportunity to share ideas, strategies and ask questions in the chat function. Age range - adult.

Strategies to Support Your Autistic Child (1 hour)

This webinar is designed to help parents and care givers understand and navigate the challenges of Autistic Spectrum Disorder. In this program, learners will learn practical strategies for creating a supportive and nurturing environment for their child. Age range - adult.

Strategies to Support your Teen Develop Positive Friendships (1 hour)

In this webinar, you will explore practical ways to improve daily communication, encourage healthy peer relationships and better understand how to support your teen's emotional well-being.

You will also learn how to recognise signs of vulnerability to radicalisation and where to seek guidance if needed. The webinar provides insights into managing screen time and social media safely, while also helping you discover local resources and support networks. It offers an introduction to teenage brain development and shares helpful steps for planning life beyond secondary school. Age range - adult only.

Supporting ADHD in the Home (8 hours)

Explore the characteristics of ADHD and the environments in which our children spend time with us. In this course, you will be able to share ideas and strategies for managing behaviour, recognise a child's strengths and abilities and celebrate the positives of ADHD. Age range - adult.

Supporting Families with ADHD Teens (8 hours)

Explore Autism and ADHD through the adolescent years with a focus on emotion regulation, supporting change, managing the environment and setting boundaries. Age range - adult.

Supporting Your Child's Anxiety (2 hours)

Increase your understanding of anxiety in children with the help of the tutor and other parents and carers in the group. Discuss experiences of anxiety and learn ways to help children manage their anxiety. Age range - adult.

Supporting Your Family Through Our Screen Obsessed World (2 hours)

This is a supportive workshop designed to increase understanding and provide time for parents and carers to think about the impact of technology and screen time on their children and their family as a whole. In this two-hour session, learners will engage in open discussions facilitated by the tutor and fellow parents, sharing experiences and learning effective ways to support their children. Age range - adult.

Supporting Your Neurodiverse Child to Eat Healthily (2 hours)

A supportive workshop designed to increase understanding and provide practical strategies for parents and carers in helping children manage food issues. In this session, learners will engage in open discussions facilitated by the tutor and fellow parents, sharing experiences and learning effective ways to support children experiencing issues surrounding food and encourage healthy eating. Age range - adult only.

Supporting Your Teenager's Mental Health (2 hours)

This workshop is designed to increase understanding and provide practical strategies for parents and carers in helping teenagers manage their mental health. In this session, learners will engage in open discussions facilitated by the tutor and fellow parents, sharing experiences and learning effective ways to support teenagers experiencing anxiety and mental health issues. Age range - adult.

Tools for Tough Behaviours - Building Positive Change (10 hours)

Support and guidance for families where the balance in the home has become inappropriate and is causing severe behaviour issues and concerns. Parents and carers will try new strategies to re-establish boundaries, respect and a balanced home environment. Age range - adult.

Understanding Autism (8 hours)

This course will look at various principles of Autism and the different aspects that can be present whilst recognising an autistic child's strengths and abilities. Developing techniques to create a supportive environment, behaviour management and coping strategies. Age range - adult.

Understanding your Teenager (8 hours)

Understand what it is like being a teenager and find out how the teenage brain develops. Participate in discussions about family life with other parents. Improve communication with your teenager. Age range - adult.