448 Family courses

We are on the road with this workshop at The Good Festival London 2024! Westfield London Sunday 19th May 12pm See link below to book!  Childrens Pen Tie Dye T-shirt Upcycling – Good Fest (westfield.com) Workshop Description & Dates Tiptree, Essex Come along to this new family based workshop, adding colour and individuality to a used piece of clothing creating a non- messy Tie Dye effect!  This Workshop is to encourage younger people to get reuse creative on maybe a favourite piece of clothing like a cotton T'shirt, hoody or hat even a plain pillow case or duvet! Instead of throwing out a faded old T'shirt why not bring it back to life and personalise it using dyes, embellishment and a scissor upcycle by a no sew transformation!  This is a 2 hour workshop is suitable for the whole family, kids 7 years old and upwards must be accompanied by an adult.  T'shirts are included if needed! We can take group bookings  Ideal gift. Group bookings for birthday parties, please enquire and prices. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Tom's Farm Shop has a tearoom. You will need to bring: A washed out cotton T'shirt ( natural fibres & lighter colours work well with dyes) Squash & snacks will be included at this event, so please let us know any allergies. Where & when: It takes places at our workshop at Tom's Farm Shop & Garden Centre, Maldon Road, Tiptree, Essex, CO5 0QA There is ample parking.

PACE was developed by Dr Dan Hughes (a clinical psychologist specialising in childhood trauma) more than 20 years ago as a central part of attachment-focused family therapy. It was created with the aim of supporting adults to build safe, trusting and meaningful relationships with children and young people who have experienced trauma. The approach focuses on building trusting relationships, emotional connections, containment of emotions and a sense of security.  PACE is a way of thinking, feeling, communicating and behaving that aims to make the child feel safe. Its four principles of communication – Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy – facilitate the building of healthy, secure attachments between caregiver and child. PACE parenting is especially effective for supporting children that lack secure emotional bases. It is ideal for anyone working or living with children, especially those children in the care system Who is this course for? Anyone working with or living with children and young people. Like foster carers, adopting parents, residential carers, social workers but would also benefit parents experiencing difficulties. What will it cost? This is being developed as a video course – please contact us for prices. Face2face courses are £750.00 plus vat per session, plus travel. How will I benefit from this course? You will benefit by building safe, trusting and meaningful relationships with children and young people. What is the course content? Learn about the four principles of the model… communication- Play, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy with the add on of Like to make PLACE model and how to implement it…. The therapeutic needs of the children you care for… The fight flight freeze & fawn response Attachment Trauma & effects on the brain Transference/counter transference… Dysfunctional thoughts, beliefs and alternative ways of thinking… Self-help & support How are the courses delivered? Although this is being converted to a video course, it is available face2face for groups of around 15 people Is this course recognised? Yes, it is fully CPD accredited

Private Stained glass classes for individuals, couples, families and groups where you get to design and make your own glass piece.

This hands-on, practical course gives parents, grandparents, and carers the confidence to handle common childhood emergencies. Learn lifesaving skills including CPR, the recovery position, and how to respond to choking, bleeding, burns, head injuries, anaphylaxis, asthma, meningitis, and more. Taught in a friendly and accessible way, this course is ideal for anyone who wants to feel prepared and calm in a crisis. Babies and are welcome to attend the course. We don't mind if they need feeding, changing etc. Our space is welcoming and friendly - and we are passionate about you being able to access the course, not having to have the extra hassle of arranging childcare.

We will discuss and practise basic manners and behaviours and how to attain those through primarily reward-based training, the timing and types of rewards, and setting boundaries using distraction, redirection and appropriate correction for unwanted behaviours. The behaviours we will primarily cover will be; • Loose lead walking, including desensitisation to exciting triggers such as other dogs • Recall - ensure this is a positive, fun behaviour, for both you and your dog, and to ensure your dog doesn't learn to ignore your recall. • Sit, stay and wait • Impulse control games. We will also discuss and practice, where possible, manners and long-term aims for a well-mannered family dog, such as meeting strangers and other dogs, visitors to the home and unwanted barking or nervousness. Other issues as needed by individuals that arise in the group discussions

Experience the joy of creating with Mokume Gane and make jewellery and small items. It's great fun and you'll love the result.

FORS Approved Virtual Reality Safe Driving Training Equip your drivers with the skills to navigate urban roads safely with our innovative VR training course. This DVSA-approved, 7-hour course utilises virtual reality to create a fully immersive learning experience. Drivers will gain a firsthand perspective of the challenges faced by vulnerable road users, such as cyclists, in a safe and controlled environment. Benefits: Immersive Learning: Develop empathy and understanding of vulnerable road users through VR simulations. Accessible & Risk-Free: Learn defensive driving techniques without the need for on-road cycling experience. Course Content: The Changing Urban Landscape Sharing the Road with Vulnerable Users Defensive Driving Techniques Driver Attitude and Perception Impact of Driver Fitness on Safety Hazard Recognition for Vulnerable Road Users Compliance and Recognition: This course meets the requirements of: Work Related Road Risk (WRRR) FORS Silver Level CLOCS Standard Invest in your drivers' safety and the safety of vulnerable road users. Enrol today! Please review our Terms and Conditions for more information.

We are excited to introduce to you our 5 Day In-Person Training for Intermediate & Advanced Level. The goal of the training is deep learning about Design Thinking, UX Maturity, and enhancing your UX knowledge. The five-days training offers a path to learn more about UX teamwork, collaboration, and communication. The maximum size of the class is 6 people to ensure interaction between the students and the teacher.

Create a set of three personalised, calligraphy Christmas baubles with local artist Panna Chauhan at The Arienas Collective in Edinburgh City Centre.

Let us privately guide you, photographically and scenically, around Chester to take the best photos of this historic Medieval City. The City walls are the longest, oldest and most complete city walls in the UK and make for an unbroken, elevated tour of the beautiful, photogenic City of Chester.  Our photographic tour of Chester will give you an opportunity to learn more about your camera while making some lasting memories of your trip. We’ll teach you technique on the go while we walk the walls and make stops on the way to dive into the City itself to capture some of the beauty inside the walls. Along the way, we will take in sights from the River Dee to the ancient Chester Rows, from the Victorian Eastgate Clock to Chester Cathedral. The important stuff The tours are 3 hours in length and cost £180 per person. Feel free to add up to 3 extra friends or family for only £85 per person. Tours run at 9am and 1pm, weekdays and weekends.