Family Learning 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 whilst recognising an autistic child's strengths and abilities. Developing techniques to create a supportive environment, behaviour management and coping strategies. Age range - adult.

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Building Family Resilience - helping families through difficult times (8 hours)

Help adults recognise what resilience is, identify the resilience skills we already use and discuss strategies that can be used when faced with different situations. Age range - adult.

Confident Parent, Confident Child (8 hours)

For parents and carers to assess their own level of confidence in various aspects of parenting and personal interactions and find out how this impacts on children. Take part in group discussions about family life, discover effective communication strategies and learn how to increase confidence to improve communication within the family. 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 families wellbeing. Age range - adult.

Learning through Play (8 hours)

Recognise the importance of play in children's development and share ideas on how to create opportunities for play. Age range - adult.

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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.

Moving 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.

Restoring 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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

The English Education System (2 hours)

Informing parents about the school system in England and how children are taught. For parents and carers who feel they don't know enough about schools and education in England. The tutor will help find the answer to questions and will give information about how school is set up, whatever their child's age or needs. 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.

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Who's Pulling the Strings (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.

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