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Through our courses and workshops, parents are able to share and reflect on their experiences and concerns. We recognise that one size does not fit all, so our sessions are semi-structured, ensuring that parents feel listened to and valued, with courses being built to their specific needs. Parents are able to leave with a deeper understanding of their children with a set of practical strategies to use at home, tailored to the individual family.
We are both accredited parenting practitioners and have completed evidence based parenting programmes including Parenting Positively, The Solihull Approach, Millpond Sleep Training, Positive Parenting (which includes Time Out for Parents) and the TEACCH approach, recognised by the National Autistic Society. We work collaboratively with many different organisations including Children Centres; Early Years Teams and settings; primary and secondary schools; home tutor groups; charities; parent support and additional needs groups.
Our parenting courses cover a range of topics including parents self esteem and confidence, understanding the difficulties of being a parent, the importance of time spent with your child, understanding differing parenting styles, realistic expectations and managing different types of challenging behaviours. We offer courses for parents who have children and young people who have additional needs. We include a full evaluation for all of our courses, focusing on outcomes.
Our workshops cover a range of topics including:
- Sleep
- Managing tantrums
- Fussy eating
- Eating issues for children with additional needs
- Supporting young people in a digital world
- Managing anxiety and building resilience
- Understanding anxiety for children and young people with Autism and ADHD
- Toilet training
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Testimonials
I was extremely happy with their services and assistance, helping my children to come to terms with our separation and pending divorce. They were recommended to me by another family and I would highly recommend them.
Fantastic course content, fantastic facilitators. Acceptance, understanding, support from rest of group and facilitators. Tips and techniques I wouldn’t have thought of. BRILLIANT
A great fun course, very informative, interesting and helped me review my setting, my practice and what I need to change.
Good communication between course tutors and participants and run at the right pace. Tutors were knowledgeable and able to give different perspectives.
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Upcoming Events
Bexley Early Years Staff Training
Managing Challenging Behaviour for Early Years Settings
Saturday 9th February 9.30-12.30
Learning through Play and Interaction
Saturday 9th March 9.30-12.30pm
Advanced Managing Challenging Behaviour for Early Years Settings
Thursday 14th March 6.30-9.30pm
Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder
Saturday 30th March 9.30-12.30pm
These are open to all childminders and Early Years staff. Please contact the Early Years Team on 0203 045 4263 to book.
Greenwich Early Years Staff Training
Managing Challenging Behaviour for Early Years Settings
Saturday 2nd February 9.30-12.30
Saturday 8th June 9.30-12.30
Saturday 12th October 9.30-12.30
These are open to all Early Years staff. Please contact eyc.training@royalgreenwich.gov.uk to book.
Supporting Skills Workshop – Fussy Eating and Toilet Training
Thursday 7th March 7-9pm
North Cray Community Centre
This is the first in a series of workshops for early years practitioners wanting to support children and parents through those early developmental stages. This 2 hour session will look at understanding these challenging stages and practical ways to best support children in your setting. It includes tips, strategies and resources for you to use and share with parents. There will be time to discuss specific concerns and troubleshoot.
This costs £20 and we will even offer you a cuppa and a biscuit!
These are open to all Early Years settings and childminders. Please contact info@purpleparenting.co.uk to book.
Working in Partnership with Parents
Thursday 21st March 7-9pm
North Cray Community Centre
A positive relationship with parents can make all the difference in a setting – being able to communicate and share information means you gain a better understanding of the children you work with and support them to reach their full potential.
This costs £20 and we will even offer you a cuppa and a biscuit!
These are open to all Early Years settings and childminders. Please contact info@purpleparenting.co.uk to book.
Autism Awareness for Retail
Monday 11th February 9.30-12.30pm
The Learning Shop, Bluewater
For managers, section heads and sales staff wanting to gain an awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and how best to support customers in a retail setting. It will encourage you to explore the shopping experience from a customer’s perspective and provide practical knowledge to build confidence and skills.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/purple-parenting-ltd-15470820946
Please contact info@purpleparenting.co.uk for more details.