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Parenting courses
Our Parenting courses are not about being a perfect parent - more about discovering that other people's experiences are the same. Parenting courses are not intended to be interventions and the tutor will not tell parents 'how it's done'. Rather they are discussion-based with time to share experiences, ideas, concerns and possible solutions.
Autism Awareness (8 hours)
This course will look at various principles of Autism and the different aspects that can be present. Developing techniques to create a supportive environment, behaviour management and coping strategies. Age range - adult.
For courses available in your child's school, children's centre or local community venue, contact us for more information.
Contact us for more informationBuilding Family Resilience (8 hours)
Help adults recognise what resilience is, identify the resilience skills we already use and discuss strategies which can be used when faced with different situations. Age range - adult.
For courses available in your child's school, children's centre or local community venue, contact us for more information.
Contact us for more informationConfident Parent, Confident Child (10 hours)
Assess your own level of confidence and find out how this impacts on your children. Take part in group discussions about family life, find out ways to improve communication and learn how to increase your own confidence. Age range - adult.
For courses available in your child's school, children's centre or local community venue, contact us for more information.
Contact us for more informationExploring Behaviour Strategies (2 hours)
Enable 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.
For courses available in your child's school, children's centre or local community venue, contact us for more information.
Contact us for more informationLearning Through Play (10 hours)
Recognise the importance of play in children's development and share ideas on how to create opportunities for play. Age range - adult.
For courses available in your child's school, children's centre or local community venue, contact us for more information.
Contact us for more informationLet's Talk About Bullying (2 or 3 hours)
Enable mothers, fathers and carers to understand what the difference is between bullying and developing social skills and how to support their child. Age range - adult.
For courses available in your child's school, children's centre or local community venue, contact us for more information.
Contact us for more informationManaging Children's Behaviour (10 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.
For courses available in your child's school, children's centre or local community venue, contact us for more information.
Contact us for more informationMoving on from Difficult Family Relationships (12 hours)
This personal development programme is designed especially for adults who have been through difficult times. It helps adults move on from negative experiences, to build their self-esteem by sharing their experiences with others and to shape their future. Age range - adult.
For courses available in your child's school, children's centre or local community venue, contact us for more information.
Contact us for more informationPositive Parenting - Let's Grow Together (12 hours)
Discuss your child's physical and emotional development and help parents develop a positive approach to parenting, preparing for each of the child's formative stages. Age range - adult.
For courses available in your child's school, children's centre or local community venue, contact us for more information.
Contact us for more informationRestoring Family Relationships (2 hours)
Understand conflict and how best to resolve issues within the family with practical advice to better support the family with communication. Age range - adult.
For courses available in your child's school, children's centre or local community venue, contact us for more information.
Contact us for more informationStepping up into Primary/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 what to expect. Age range - adult.
If your child is Stepping up into Primary, take a look at our handy Guide to Starting School.
Contact us for more informationStepping 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 (years) 3-5.
If your child is Stepping up into Primary, take a look at our handy Guide to Starting School.
Contact us for more informationStepping 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.
For courses available in your child's school, children's centre or local community venue, contact us for more information.
Contact us for more informationSupporting 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 and celebrate the positives of ADHD. Age range - adult.
For courses available in your child's school, children's centre or local community venue, contact us for more information.
Contact us for more informationThe English Education System (2 hours)
Informing parents about the school system in England and how children are taught. Don't worry if you feel you don't know enough about schools and education in England. The tutor will help you find the answer to your questions and will give you information about how school is set up for your child, whatever their age or needs. Age range - adult.
For courses available in your child's school, children's centre or local community venue, contact us for more information.
Contact us for more informationUnderstanding your Teenager (10 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.
For courses available in your child's school, children's centre or local community venue, contact us for more information.
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