Family Hubs Groupwork

We understand that parenting can be hard at times and children don’t come with an instruction manual. This is why your Family Hubs have a team of understanding Family Hub Coaches who deliver Free Family Learning Courses across the county.

The 6-week courses are delivered, face to face or virtually, and are open to adults aged 19+ years and living in Staffordshire, with an interest in learning about how to parent and support children’s developments and behaviours through play activities and communication.

From pram to primary school (virtual or face to face)

This adult only course provides parents and carers with a basic knowledge of how their child will grow and develop, 0-11 years. You can gain new understanding and ideas to support children’s behaviour.

This course includes topics such as

• Discovering your parenting styles
• Communicating with your child
• Feelings and emotional development of children

Talking Teens (virtual or face to face)

This adult only course aims to support with confident parenting of secondary age young people.  Looking at how to understand their emotions and behaviours while supporting you to help set clear and appropriate boundaries. 

This course includes topics such as

• Discovering your parenting styles
• Communicating with your teen
• Feelings and emotional development of your teenager

Simply play for babies (PEEP) 0-12 months

This course is delivered as a Stay and Play session. You and your baby can enjoy new sensory play ideas, early language activities and get a wealth of ideas to try at home, while developing your understanding of how you can support your baby’s growth and development.

This course includes topics such as

• Weaning
• Emotional Development
• Early Communication 
• Weaning

Simply play (PEEP) 0-4 years

This course is perfect for parents with children aged 0-4 years who would like to learn more about their child development and how they can support it through play and activities whilst raising awareness of play and how everyday activities and items can be used to support learning and development. Similar to Simply Play for Babies the sessions are delivered as a Stay and Play session.

This course includes topics such as

• Physical Development
• Emotional Development
• Early Communication

How do I book a place?

To book a place please complete the referral form (professional or self referrals)

For further information please contact the team at groupwork@staffordshire.gov.uk

You can also find other free Family Learning courses, on Staffordshire Community Learning Services website. 

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