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 a course where you’ll learn together with others in a small group 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.   

Entry Requirements:

Family and Community Learning courses are funded by the Education and Skills Funding Agency. Courses are no cost to learners if they are 19 years old before 31st August, have a Wiltshire postcode, and have been a resident in UK/EU for 3+years (or have certain immigration status) and if you can tick any of these criteria:

Receiving Universal Credit.

Receiving Employment Support Allowance (ESA).

Receiving Job Seekers Allowance (JSA).

Receiving another benefit (other than child benefit) e.g. housing benefit, income support, pension credit, PIP, DLA.

Have school-aged child / children who qualify for Free School Meals.

Currently unemployed and would like to work in the future.

Have refugee status.

Foster Carer

Care Leaver

Carer

Military Family

Ex-Armed Forces Personnel

Have a Learning Difficulty or Disability.

If you are unsure if you are eligible, we are always happy to talk things through.

Click here to enrol: https://workwiltshire.co.uk/enrolment/

Or to contact us call 01225 770478 or email familyandcommunitylearning@wiltshire.gov.uk

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