Online facilitator training

Our high-quality Time Out for Parents Facilitator Training is now available online.

Our practical and interactive, high-quality training is designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge and confidence to work effectively in groups with parents.

In response to COVID-19, while our face-to-face facilitator training was unavailable, Care for the Family developed a new online facilitator training. The training is a combination of online learning, as well as live group sessions with the trainers.

To run our core range of parenting courses you will need to gain a core Facilitator Licence by first completing the online learning, and then attending three days of live group sessions with our trainers. The training will be split into two parts. In order to attend the live sessions, you will first need to have completed the online learning.

The live group sessions will be conducted using Zoom. If you have not used Zoom before, it will really help to become familiar with this software before attending the live sessions. We’ve put together a handy guide which will be sent out prior to the training.

For the best training experience, we strongly recommend that you access the live sessions via a PC or laptop. Please note that it is not possible to undertake day two of the Part One training using a mobile device.

Click here for our online training terms and conditions.

Part One

This training focuses on the skills to run a group well by giving you the knowledge, skills and confidence to work with groups of parents.

What does it cover?

• Key underpinning theory and knowledge about group dynamics and the facilitator role
• An understanding of different learning styles and their place in delivering course material
• An opportunity to practise facilitating in a small group

How will it work?

Online learning to be completed prior to live sessions

• Learners will have two weeks to complete the online learning

Live group sessions with the trainers over two days

• Day One – 9.30 am-2.30 pm
• Day Two – 9.30 am-12.45 pm

For more details click here.

Please see below for available dates and to book your Part One place.

A discount is available if booking Part One and Part Two training together.

Statutory sector/individuals: £263 for both parts of training

Voluntary sector/churches: £179 for both parts of training

Part Two

In this training we focus on equipping you to work in partnership with parents.

What does it cover?

• Giving you an opportunity to reflect on your own beliefs, values and attitudes
• Providing underpinning knowledge of key theories on the parent-child relationship
• Exploring practical and positive parenting strategies

How will it work?

Online learning to be completed prior to live sessions

• Delegates will have two weeks to complete the required online learning

Live group session with the trainers

• Day One – 9.30 am-2.30 pm

For more details, click here.

Please see below for available dates and to book your Part Two place.

A discount is available if booking Part One and Part Two training together.

Statutory sector/individuals: £263 for both parts of training

Voluntary sector/churches: £179 for both parts of training

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