Workshops for Parents & Educators
Tuning into Kids / Tuning into Teens
Tuning in to Kids is an evidence-based parenting programme that focuses on the emotional connection between parents and children. In particular the programme teaches parents skills in emotion coaching, which is to recognise, understand and respond to children’s emotions in an accepting, supportive way. This approach helps the child to understand and manage their emotions. The programme has been shown to improve parenting, parent-child relationships and children’s emotional competence and behaviour. The program has been particularly effective with children with clinical-level emotional and behavioural difficulties. The ‘teens’ version is suitable for families with teenage children.
Where?
The Nurture Shed
When?
23rd April - 4th June 2020
7-9pm
Who?
For teachers, practitioners and Parents
How Much?
£85 for entire programme
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Mindfulness & Self Regulation
Tools to use with children
This really unique workshop gives a six week course, for parents and educators, to learn understanding, skills and techniques, to implement a mindful approach with children in their care. Suitable for carers and educators of children from their Early Years, through Primary School.
You will receive one hour learning about these techniques, sometimes making your own resources to refer to.
You will then receive 30 minutes of guided relaxation for yourself - to truly understand the benefits of this gentle approach to emotional wellbeing.
Where?
The Nurture Shed
When?
TBC for six weeks
7-8.30pm
Who?
For teachers, practitioners and Parents
How Much?
£80 for six weeks
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Sensory Processing - A Sensory Friendly Approach
Understanding Sensory Processing and integration can be a complicated business.
In this morning's workshop, we will be exploring how everybody has different ways of integrating and understanding the world around them, what happens when this process becomes disorganised and possible triggers.
We will understand how behaviour is affected by sensory input and ways to help children cope and thrive in their learning environment.
There will be opportunities to reflect on a variety of scenarios and consider equipment or techniques to support a variety of sensory needs.
The aim of the workshop, is to enable practitioners to feel they can confidently create an environment which is ready to welcome children with a range of sensory needs, and discuss these approaches with practitioners and parents.
*NOTE* this workshop has been developed with the expert guidance of an Occupational Therapist, however the views expressed by participants and trainers are purely for guidance - children's specific needs always need to be discussed and supported with parent and professional support**
Where?
The Nurture Shed
When?
TBC
11.30-3.30pm
Who?
For teachers, practitioners and Parents
How Much?
First teacher / practitioner £35
Parents or 2nd attendee £25
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Loose Parts & The Value of Play
Play is intrinsic - we see the learning which takes place when we really sit and observe children's play, uninterrupted...
The term 'loose parts' is all around us at present - want to find out more?
On this morning of training, you will find out:
The theory behind loose parts
Ways to adopt them into your environment
How to extend children's learning by utilising the environment as the third educator
Go away feeling confident and armed with tools to build confidence and understanding.
Come along and find out! (as usual, there will be tea, coffee, refreshments and a strong possibility of biscuits!)
Where?
The Nurture Shed
When?
TBC
9.30-1pm
Who?
For teachers, practitioners and Parents
How Much?
First teacher / practitioner £35
Parents or 2nd attendee £25
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Reframing Behaviour - helping Co-regulation & Emotional Wellbeing
By exploring the physiological and emotional roots of some actions, we can reframe behaviour together and problem solve areas which can help children in your care.
In this morning workshop, we invite teachers, practitioners and parents to come along and learn more about the factors underpinning young children's behaviour, and create professional dialogue in how to support them through transitions in their daily life.
The focus' include sensory needs, lagging skills, mindfulness and emotional co-regulation. You should go home feeling armed and supported with a co-regulatory toolkit!
