For Commissioners
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.
Upcoming Events
Early Years Zoom Staff Training
Managing Challenging Behaviour in a Setting – £24.99 per delegate (Early bird offer available £19.99 on Facebook!)
This live Zoom training offers a practical and supportive approach to managing children’s challenging behaviour in an Early Years setting
Tuesday 6th July 7-8.30pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/493512735265033
For more details, or to book please contact us on info@purpleparenting.co.uk
Whole Setting Staff Training
We are happy to announce that with the current change in restrictions, we are now able to offer face to face staff training again. If you would like to arrange online or in person training for your staff group please email us for details on info@purpleparenting.co.uk
Parenting groups and workshops
In 2021 we will be running a variety of parenting groups and parent workshops online through Zoom. These will include:
- 4 week parenting group looking at understanding your child’s behaviour, managing emotions and providing practical strategies for you to use at home.
- Introduction to Autism Workshop
- Introduction to Sensory Processing Workshop
- Understanding the Teenage Brain Workshop
- Understanding Teenage Anxiety Workshop
We do not have any other dates yet confirmed for our group work or workshops, however to find out more information or to go on our waiting list, please email us on info@purpleparenting.co.uk or use our contact form
Danson Children’s Centre Zoom Workshops
Toilet Training
Wednesday 30th June 10.30-11.45am
These workshops are available free to parents in Bexley. To book your place please email Danson Children Centre: u5.dansonyc@btconnect.com
North Bexley Children’s Centre Zoom Workshops
Fussy Eating
Tuesday 29th June 10.30-11.45am
Bedtime Battles
Tuesday 29th June 10.30-12pm
Toilet Training
Tuesday 13th July 10.30-11.45am
These workshops are available free to parents in Bexley. To book your place please contact West Street Children Centre on 0203 045 5480.
Autism Awareness for Retail
Future dates to be arranged
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.
Please contact info@purpleparenting.co.uk for more details. This is training we can deliver online.