Training for Parents

Parents & families courses we offer

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Courses for Parents

We have created a variety of courses to empower parent and carers as they navigate a whole range of topics from first aid to understanding the why of behaviour.

We understand the challenges children throw at us and we want to provide you with tools to instil confidence in yourselves. All our courses are delivered in hygge environments that give the feeling of safety and security.

Parent behaviour Course Outcomes

Understand how children’s brains are developing from birth and how the brain connects to the nervous system, and they work together to support the emotion centre
Begin to understand why children display particular behaviours and how they are forms of communication
Understand what self-regulation and coregulation is and how you can support your child’s skills
Reflect on your own experiences and understanding of behaviour and how this influences your reactions and the strategies you use.

Parents & Families

Behaviour

‘Understanding the ‘why’ of behaviour’

This course consists of 3 evenings that should all be attended. We explore how your child’s brain develops and the connections between the different systems of the body. We will help you develop simple strategies to support and develop your understanding of dealing with behaviour.

Course includes:

Understand how children’s brains are developing from birth and how the brain connects to the nervous system, and they work together to support the emotion centre
Begin to understand why children display particular behaviours and how they are forms of communication
Understand what self-regulation and coregulation is and how you can support your child’s skills
Reflect on your own experiences and understanding of behaviour and how this influences your reactions and the strategies you use.

Course – £60

Makaton

‘Makaton Training for families’

This course runs over 2 evenings and gives parents the background of Makaton and its effectiveness in supporting children’s language. It is a very practical workshop where you will learn a range of vocabulary to use with your child.

Course includes:

To encourage the development both verbal and non-verbal communication skills in babies and children.
To increase parental and practitioner confidence in communicating with young children.
To develop an understanding of Makaton and how this supports early language development.
To develop an understanding and increased confidence in using approximately one hundred different symbols and signs.

Course – £60

First Aid

‘Basic First Aid for Parents’

Course includes:

Understand how children’s brains are developing from birth and how the brain connects to the nervous system, and they work together to support the emotion centre
Begin to understand why children display particular behaviours and how they are forms of communication
Understand what self-regulation and coregulation is and how you can support your child’s skills
Reflect on your own experiences and understanding of behaviour and how this influences your reactions and the strategies you use.

Course – £60