Helping my Child Prepare Positively for Change

What’s this course about?    This course will help you to understand the reasons why children may find change difficult, and ways that children’s ability to cope with change positively can be supported at home.    Course format:    This is an online course where you’ll learn together and take part in practical group activities, all in a relaxed and friendly environment.    Who will benefit from attending?    This course is for parents and carers who want to support their child/children through change.   What will I learn?   

• Explore the reasons why children may find change difficult    

• Discover ways that children’s ability to cope with change positively can be supported at home   

• Develop an awareness of how visual supports such as visual timetables, calendars/countdowns and social situation stories are used to help children prepare for change  

• Find out where to go for further help, advice and support   

How long is the course?    This is run as a single 2-hour session, with some activities to do at home to help you practise your skills.    Will I be assessed?    You will be required to complete some paperwork during this course. This will record and support your learning journey and successes.    FaCL courses are funded by the DfE. Courses are no cost to learners who meet our eligibility criteria. Learners must be aged 19+ on 31 August of the academic year, have a Wiltshire postcode and meet certain residency requirements. You must also be able to tick one of the following criteria:

• On a lower income (individual income less than £25,750 a year)
• In receipt of benefits (other than child benefit)
• Not in work and looking to go into work, now or in the future
• Care leaver, refugee, foster carer, carer, military family / ex-armed forces personnel,
• Have a learning difficulty or disability
• Have school-aged children who receive means-tested free school meals
• Not in work and looking to go into work, now or in the future

If you are unsure if you are eligible, we are always happy to talk things through with you. To book a place, please give us a ring on 01225 770 478. Please get in touch if you have any questions. We will look forward to hearing from you. https://www.facebook.com/Wiltsfamilylearning