Family Learning Courses 2024

Our courses are free of charge and delivered virtually via Zoom unless specified

Please contact Tracy on 03000 418992 to find out more or book a place

Managing Children’s Behaviour

Thurs 18th Jan – Thurs 8th Feb 24 12.30pm – 2.30pm
4 (sessions)

Little Cooks

Friday 16th Feb 24 10am- Midday
at Oakfield Children’s Centre Oakfield Lane, DA1 2SW

Autism Awareness

Weds 6th Mar – Weds 27th Mar 24 12.30pm – 2.30pm
(4 sessions)

Family First Aid

Thurs 7th Mar – Thurs 21st Mar 24 12.30pm – 2.30pm
At Swanscombe Children’s Centre pedestrian access only via Cooper Rd DA10 0BS

Supporting ADHD in the Home

Thurs 18th April – Thurs 9th May 2024 9.30am – 11.30am
( 4 Sessions)

Managing Children’s Behaviour

Tues 30th April – Tues 21st May 2024
6pm – 8pm
(4 Sessions)

Family First Aid

Thurs 13th June – Thurs 27th June 24 9.30am – 11.30am
(3 sessions)
At Brent Children’s Centre, Overy Street
DA1 1UP

All courses are free of charge, please call Tracy on 03000 418992 to book your place.

Course Outlines

  • Learn the emergency procedure and making an emergency phone call
  • How to place a casualty into the recovery position
  • How to use the primary survey
  • How to recognise and treat choking
  • How to treat and monitor bleeding, minor bruising and burns
  • How to practice cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • Set boundaries for your child
  • Understand your child’s behaviour
  • Praise and reward your child
  • Show your child affection effectively
  • Communicate better with your child
  • Plan and prepare a variety of ‘no cook’ dishes with your child
  • Understand the importance of kitchen safety including the safe use of equipment
  • Make a variety of non-cook savoury and sweet dishes
  • Try new foods and discuss likes/dislikes
  • Understand the basic principles of autism and the different aspects that can be presented
  • Different expert theories and understanding of the spectrum
  • The diagnosis process and how to go about it
  • Behaviour management, support and coping strategies
  • Explore the categories of ADHD
  • Share ideas and strategies for managing behaviour
  • Celebrate the positives of ADHD