Train to run our specialist course to support and encourage parents and carers of children with additional needs
The Children with Additional Needs course aims to help parents build their own confidence and also their child’s self-esteem. With an understanding that each child develops individually, we look at ways parents can meet their child’s needs and how to set and maintain boundaries. We also explore how to work well with schools and other professionals, and how the wider family plays a part. The course is aimed at children aged 3 to 11 years and also includes add-on sessions for parents of children with ADHD and on the autism spectrum.
'The trainers were very knowledgeable on the topics discussed, and explained all the materials clearly. The activities planned were well thought through and I liked the creativity of splitting everyone into groups.'
The Time Out for Parents: Children with Additional Needs training will take you through the materials and activities of the six supportive and informal main sessions. This training is only available to our core licenced facilitators, who have attended our Time Out for Parents Facilitator training. Once you gain a core facilitator licence you can book on to this training.
About our online training
When you complete the Time Out for Parents: Children with Additional Needs training, you will be issued a specialist licence for a period of two years. Your licence will be renewed for a further two years when you register at least one course within this time period and return the appropriate documentation to us.
We provide our licensed facilitators with ongoing support by phone and email with our Community Training team, and through our dedicated web pages, facilitator newsletters and Facebook group.
- The additional needs experience
- Raising emotionally healthy children
- Understanding feelings
- Boundaries and battles
- A behaviour toolkit
- The wider circle of care
Here are some sample pages from the Facilitator Manual and Parent Handbook.
The training is a combination of online learning, on our Care for the Family Learning Hub, and a group session with our trainers on Zoom.
In this video, facilitators and parents talk about how valuable the Time Out for Parents: Children with Additional Needs course has been.
Book your training
Dates
- Online learning – Wednesday 11 March to Tuesday 17 March
- Live session – Wednesday 18 March, 9.30am-2.30pm
Prices
- Statutory sector/individuals: £150
- Volunteer sector/churches: £100
Dates
- Online learning – Tuesday 23 June to Tuesday 7 July
- Live session – Wednesday 8 July, 9.30am-2.30pm
Prices
- Statutory sector/ individuals: £155
- Voluntary sector/ churches: £105
More information
If you would like your team to attend our Children with Additional Needs training as a group, please contact us to discuss online and face-to-face in-house training options.
Read our online training terms and conditions.
Care for the Family’s primary purpose is to strengthen family life in the UK. Whilst this event is available online, unfortunately, on this occasion, we are unable to take bookings from anyone who is residing outside the UK. For more details please click here.
