Working with Parents

At Care for the Family we are passionate about supporting families and couples. To equip people for working with parents we have developed essential high quality training.

“The trainers have 'earthed' the content and made it relevant, interesting and valuable.”

This 2-day non-residential module is ideal for those in the faith, voluntary and statutory sectors who are working with or hope to work with parents either in groups, formally, informally or in a one to one supportive role.

The training is both practical and interactive looking at key evidence based theories, research and also their practical application when working with adults.

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Licensed Facilitator

Care for the Family’s range of parenting programmes have been developed to support parents and families.

To become a Licensed Facilitator to run our parenting programmes you will need to have completed both this and our Facilitating Groups module**. You will then be licensed to run the Core programmes from the 'Time Out' range (For Parents; Early Years; For Juniors; Teenage Years and For Dads).

For the Specialist programmes you will need to attend a familiarisation day to gain the specialist course licence. (How to Drug Proof Your Kids, Quidz In, Time Out for Parents – Children with Special Needs)
Flow diagram showing the training modules provided by Care for the Family

Flow diagram showing the training modules provided by Care for the Family

* If you have completed previous training which covers these areas, with a recognised provider, it may not be necessary for you to attend this module. See APL (Approved Prior Learning) information below.

** Please note that to gain a facilitators licence you will also need to complete the Facilitating Groups module. To find dates and details of this course please click here.

We recommend that the Facilitating groups module is completed first but recognize that this is not always possible. Therefore, you can complete the parenting module before completing the facilitating groups module and we will send you your licence once you have successfully completed both. If you have any queries please call 0292 081 0800

Working with Parents

Those attending will gain an understanding of the importance of the parent/child relationship, including attachment theory, parenting styles and managing behaviour. They will also understand key principles of working with parents either in groups or in a one to one supportive role.

This module is mapped to the revised 2011 National Occupational Standards for Working with Parents.
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Module content:

Understand the value of a reflective approach for supporting parents and developing professionally
Understand how to support parents to meet their children’s and their own needs
Understand the range of environmental influences on the ability to parent
Understand the specific developmental needs of individual children
Understand the influence of all aspects of parenting on the child and family
Understand the value of parents taking a positive approach to managing child behaviour

Modular Fee:

Statutory rate: £350.00 inc VAT this fee will include a manual of your choice from one of the Core programmes (value £59)
Voluntary/individual: £275.00 inc VAT this fee will include a manual for one of the Core programmes
OCN accreditation fee (optional): £95.00

The fee includes lunch and refreshments on both days.

Experience shows that these courses are most effective when two people work together. So we are pleased that we can offer, for every place booked, a second one at the special rate of £220 (voluntary rate) / £280 (statutory rate) inc VAT.

Accreditation
This course is accredited through the Open College Network for six credits at QCF Level 3. This is an optional extra and will be assessed through a portfolio of written evidence.

“Now I am feeling I have the knowledge and ideas to deliver training to my centre. My parents will be benefited by this.”

Approved Prior Learning

If you have already successfully completed training with another recognized provider, we may be able to approve your prior learning. The training would have to be at Level 3 or equivalent and covering the essential topics in this module.

Please click here to complete an application form giving details of your prior learning or call us on 0292 081 0800

Please note that we are unable to make refunds against any cancellations. However, cancellation insurance is available. Details will be sent to you when you book. We regret that we are unable to accommodate babies and children at this event.

Please read our full terms and conditions before booking.

Working with Parents

Licensed Facilitator

Working with Parents

Approved Prior Learning

Venue details

Cardiff

Glasgow

Cardiff