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23 Parenting courses in Dursley

A Psychology-Led Peaceful Day Retreat for Parents & Carers of Children or Adult Children with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism

5.0(4)

By Sarah Brown Psychology

A Psychology-led day retreat for parents and carers of children with learning disabilities and/or Autism in the beautiful Wye Valley. 9th October 2024 at Forest Retreats, Tintern, Monmouthshire, Wales.

A Psychology-Led Peaceful Day Retreat for Parents & Carers of Children or Adult Children with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism
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£80

Autism Awareness

By Prima Cura Training

This course explores Autism and the current body of thinking and knowledge around Autistic Spectrum Disorders. This enables learners to consider how to adapt their practice with useful strategies to better support an individual with autism.

Autism Awareness
Delivered in person or OnlineFlexible Dates
Price on Enquiry

Safeguarding Children (Awareness to L3)

By Prima Cura Training

To increase your awareness and understanding of what safeguarding children means, in order to increase your confidence to enable you to make a positive contribution towards the process.

Safeguarding Children (Awareness to L3)
Delivered in person or OnlineFlexible Dates
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Free Baby-Care Class

4.9(87)

By The Baby Academy

Free Baby-Care Class, Trusted by 1 in 3 women in the UK.

Free Baby-Care Class
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FREE

Parenting Skills

By The Teachers Training

Learn essential parenting skills and techniques in our online course. Discover effective approaches to create strong family bonds and foster a conducive environment for everyone. Whether you’re a new parent or seeking to enhance your existing skills, this course provides valuable insights. Enrol now and build a foundation for positive parenting!

Parenting Skills
Delivered Online On Demand4 hours
£15

Parenting and Communication

By Training Tale

Parenting Training Online Would you like to build a strong foundation in child care? This Parenting course is designed to teach adults interested in working with children about parental duties and responsibilities. This Parenting: Parenting course explores the obligations of being a parent. This Parenting: Parenting training also includes safeguarding the safety and well-being of infants and young children. You will learn to appreciate and value others through this Parenting: Parenting training. Furthermore, this Parenting: Parenting course discusses the significance of living a healthy lifestyle. Enrol in the Parenting course to gain an in-depth understanding of parenting and healthy living. Learning Outcomes After completing this Parenting course, the learner will be able to: Understand the rights and responsibilities of parenting. Understand the importance of family lifestyles that support a child's development. Know how to access the support required as parents of a young baby. Know how to respect and value children as individuals. >> Main Course: Parenting Training >> Free Courses Course 01: Level 1 First Award in Children's Play Learning and Development Course 02: Child Sexual Exploitation & Child Criminal Exploitation (CSE & CCE) Awareness Training Course 03: Level 2 Certificate in Behaviour that Challenges in Children Other Benefits of this Parenting Course Free 4 PDF Certificate Lifetime Access Free Retake Exam Tutor Support [ Note: Free PDF certificate as soon as completing the Parenting: Parenting course Course Curriculum of Parenting: Parenting Course Module 1: Rights and Responsibilities in Relation to Parenting Understand the rights of parents in relation to the welfare and upbringing of own children Understand parental responsibilities in relation to own children Know the responsibilities of parents in relation to providing an environment where a child or children can thrive Module 2: Parenting and Healthy Lifestyles Understand the importance of family lifestyles which support a child's or children's development Understand the responsibilities of parents with regard to smoking and the health of the family Understand how alcohol and illegal use of drugs affect a healthy lifestyle of the user and the family Know about sexual health in relation to a healthy lifestyle Module 3: Parenting a Young Baby Know how to access support which may be required as parent(s) of a young baby Know how to recognise and respond to a young baby who is unwell Know how to provide safe stimulating activities for a young baby Module 4: Respecting and Valuing Children Know how to respect and value children as individuals Understand ways to respect and value children Know that children have rights Assessment Method of Parenting: Parenting After completing each module of the Parenting: Parenting Course, you will find automated MCQ quizzes. To unlock the next module, you need to complete the quiz task and get at least 60% marks. Certification of Parenting: Parenting After completing the MCQ/Assignment assessment for this Parenting: Parenting course, you will be entitled to a Certificate of Completion from Training Tale. Who is this course for? Parenting: Parenting Training This Parenting: Parenting course is ideal for young people in schools or colleges. Requirements Parenting: Parenting Training There are no specific requirements for this Parenting: Parenting course because it does not require any advanced knowledge or skills. Career path Parenting: Parenting Training This Parenting: Parenting course does not have any direct impact that qualifies you to work but keeps you on track so that you can prepare for your 'next steps' either in training or moving towards work. Certificates Digital Certificate Digital certificate - Included

Parenting and Communication
Delivered Online On Demand32 hours
£15

Advanced Parenting Skills

4.5(3)

By Studyhub UK

Embarking on the journey of the 'Advanced Parenting Skills' course unveils a treasure trove of knowledge, empowering parents to navigate the complex terrains of child-rearing. Delve deep into a curriculum designed to sharpen one's aptitudes, offering an intricate understanding of the relationships between parents and their offspring. With a blend of strategies, tools, and insights, learners unravel the essence of effective communication and the challenges faced in nurturing young minds. Learning Outcomes Understand advanced techniques in nurturing child-parent relationships. Identify and employ effective tools for parenting. Recognise and address challenges inherent in raising children. Implement strategies to strengthen understanding between parents and children. Foster leadership abilities in young minds. Why buy this Advanced Parenting Skills course? Unlimited access to the course for forever Digital Certificate, Transcript, student ID all included in the price Absolutely no hidden fees Directly receive CPD accredited qualifications after course completion Receive one to one assistance on every weekday from professionals Immediately receive the PDF certificate after passing Receive the original copies of your certificate and transcript on the next working day Easily learn the skills and knowledge from the comfort of your home Certification After studying the course materials of the Advanced Parenting Skills there will be a written assignment test which you can take either during or at the end of the course. After successfully passing the test you will be able to claim the pdf certificate for £5.99. Original Hard Copy certificates need to be ordered at an additional cost of £9.60. Who is this Advanced Parenting Skills course for? Parents seeking to deepen their understanding of child-rearing. Caregivers aiming to foster stronger bonds with children in their care. Educators keen on obtaining insights into child behaviour and communication. Aspiring childcare workers desiring foundational knowledge in parenting. Counsellors working with families and young individuals. Prerequisites This Advanced Parenting Skills does not require you to have any prior qualifications or experience. You can just enrol and start learning.This Advanced Parenting Skills was made by professionals and it is compatible with all PC's, Mac's, tablets and smartphones. You will be able to access the course from anywhere at any time as long as you have a good enough internet connection. Career path Childcare Worker: £18,000 - £21,000 Parenting Coach: £25,000 - £30,000 Family Counsellor: £23,000 - £28,000 Child Behavioural Therapist: £30,000 - £40,000 Child and Family Support Worker: £20,000 - £25,000 Family Mediator: £24,000 - £30,000 Course Curriculum Module 01: Introduction to Advanced Parenting Skills Introduction to Advanced Parenting Skills 00:18:00 Module 02: Skills Required for Parenting Skills Required for Parenting 00:20:00 Module 03: The Tools for Parenting The Tools for Parenting 00:20:00 Module 04: Strategies for Parenting Strategies for Parenting 00:15:00 Module 05: Relationships Between Children and Parents Relationships Between Children and Parents 00:22:00 Module 06: Understanding Between Children and Parents Understanding Between Children and Parents 00:25:00 Module 07: Developing Effective Relationships Developing Effective Relationships 00:25:00 Module 08: Behaviour Is The Heart Of Communication Behaviour Is The Heart Of Communication 00:20:00 Module 09: The Challenge of Parenting The Challenge of Parenting 00:15:00 Module 10: Asserting Leadership Abilities in Children Asserting Leadership Abilities in Children 00:15:00

Advanced Parenting Skills
Delivered Online On Demand3 hours 15 minutes
£10.99

Transformative Parenting Strategies

5.0(1)

By LearnDrive UK

Elevate your parenting approach with our Transformative Parenting Strategies course. Unlock the potential of the Circle of Security, enhance emotional management in children, and navigate parenting challenges with confidence. Empower yourself to foster a nurturing family environment conducive to growth.

Transformative Parenting Strategies
Delivered Online On Demand1 hour
£5

Advanced Parenting Skills

4.8(9)

By Skill Up

Gain the solid skills and knowledge to kickstart a successful career and learn from the experts with this

Advanced Parenting Skills
Delivered Online On Demand5 hours
£25

Advanced Parenting Skills

By SkillWise

Overview Uplift Your Career & Skill Up to Your Dream Job - Learning Simplified From Home! Kickstart your career & boost your employability by helping you discover your skills, talents, and interests with our special Advanced Parenting Skills Course. You'll create a pathway to your ideal job as this course is designed to uplift your career in the relevant industry. It provides the professional training that employers are looking for in today's workplaces. The Advanced Parenting Skills Course is one of the most prestigious training offered at Skillwise and is highly valued by employers for good reason. This Advanced Parenting Skills Course has been designed by industry experts to provide our learners with the best learning experience possible to increase their understanding of their chosen field. This Advanced Parenting Skills Course, like every one of Skillwise's courses, is meticulously developed and well-researched. Every one of the topics is divided into elementary modules, allowing our students to grasp each lesson quickly. At Skillwise, we don't just offer courses; we also provide a valuable teaching process. When you buy a course from Skillwise, you get unlimited Lifetime access with 24/7 dedicated tutor support. Why buy this Advanced Parenting Skills ? Lifetime access to the course forever Digital Certificate, Transcript, and student ID are all included in the price Absolutely no hidden fees Directly receive CPD Quality Standard-accredited qualifications after course completion Receive one-to-one assistance every weekday from professionals Immediately receive the PDF certificate after passing Receive the original copies of your certificate and transcript on the next working day Easily learn the skills and knowledge from the comfort of your home Certification After studying the course materials of the Advanced Parenting Skills there will be a written assignment test which you can take either during or at the end of the course. After successfully passing the test you will be able to claim the PDF certificate for free. Original Hard Copy certificates need to be ordered at an additional cost of £8. Who is this course for? This Advanced Parenting Skills course is ideal for Students Recent graduates Job Seekers Anyone interested in this topic People already work in relevant fields and want to polish their knowledge and skills. Prerequisites This Advanced Parenting Skills does not require you to have any prior qualifications or experience. You can just enrol and start learning. This Advanced Parenting Skills was made by professionals and it is compatible with all PCs, Macs, tablets, and smartphones. You will be able to access the course from anywhere at any time as long as you have a good enough internet connection. Career path As this course comes with multiple courses included as a bonus, you will be able to pursue multiple occupations. This Advanced Parenting Skills is a great way for you to gain multiple skills from the comfort of your home. Module 01: Introduction to Advanced Parenting Skills Introduction to Advanced Parenting Skills 00:30:00 Module 02: Skills Required for Parenting Skills Required for Parenting 00:30:00 Module 03: The Tools for Parenting The Tools for Parenting 00:30:00 Module 04: Strategies for Parenting Strategies for Parenting 00:30:00 Module 05: Relationships Between Children and Parents Relationships Between Children and Parents 00:30:00 Module 06: Understanding Between Children and Parents Understanding Between Children and Parents 00:30:00 Module 07: Developing Effective Relationships Developing Effective Relationships 00:30:00 Module 08: Behaviour Is The Heart Of Communication Behaviour Is The Heart Of Communication 00:30:00 Module 09: The Challenge of Parenting The Challenge of Parenting 00:30:00 Module 10: Asserting Leadership Abilities in Children Asserting Leadership Abilities in Children 00:30:00

Advanced Parenting Skills
Delivered Online On Demand
£29

Mastering Parenting Excellence

By Compete High

🌟 Unlock the Secrets to Mastering Parenting Excellence! 🌟 Are you ready to transform your parenting journey and build a deep, meaningful connection with your child? Introducing our groundbreaking online course: Mastering Parenting Excellence! This comprehensive program is designed to empower parents like you with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the challenging yet rewarding world of parenting.   🚀 Course Overview: 🌈 Introduction: Embark on a journey to redefine your parenting approach and create a harmonious family environment. 🎯 Module 1: Goals & First Concepts: Establish clear goals and grasp fundamental concepts that will set the foundation for your parenting success. 💖 Module 2: The Power Of Relationships: Discover the transformative impact of building strong, positive relationships within your family. 🚫 Module 3: The Myth Of Nothing To It Parenting: Uncover the truth behind effective parenting and dispel common myths that may be hindering your progress. 🔄 Module 4: The 2 Phases Of Parenting: Navigate the different phases of your child's development with confidence and understanding. 🌱 Module 5: The Power Of Mentoring Your Child: Become a mentor to your child, fostering growth, resilience, and a lifelong love for learning. 🌟 Module 6: Teaching Children Values They Will Keep!: Learn strategies to instill core values that will guide your child throughout their life. 🌍 Module 7: Parenting Basics ... And Beyond!: Master the essential basics of parenting and explore advanced techniques to elevate your parenting game. 🗣 Module 8: Powerful Communication Skills: Enhance your communication skills to build trust, understanding, and open dialogue with your child. 🔄 Module 9: The Power Of Re-Framing & Building Agreements: Transform challenges into opportunities through the art of re-framing and establish agreements for a harmonious family life. ❓ Module 10: WHY Do Kids Do The Things They Do: Gain insights into the psychology behind your child's behavior and learn effective strategies to address their needs. 🤝 Module 11: The Parents Pledge: Commit to being the best parent you can be with a personalized pledge to guide your parenting journey. 🔗 Module 12: Disciplining The RIGHT Way: Explore effective and compassionate discipline methods that nurture growth and understanding. 🌈 Module 13: The Power of Life Lessons: Cap off your journey with the exploration of life lessons and how they shape your child's character.   🎓 Enroll now and embark on a transformational parenting experience! Invest in your family's future and unlock the secrets to Mastering Parenting Excellence. Join our community of empowered parents today! Course Curriculum Module 1: Goals & First Concepts Goals & First Concepts 11:55 Module 2: The Power Of Relationships The Power Of Relationships 17:25 Module 3: The Myth Of Nothing To It Parenting The Myth Of Nothing To It Parenting 30:41 Module 4: The 2 Phases Of Parenting The 2 Phases Of Parenting 26:24 Module 5: The Power Of Mentoring Your Child The Power Of Mentoring Your Child 16:40 Module 6: Teaching Children Values They Will Keep! Teaching Children Values They Will Keep! 13:11 Module 7: Parenting Basics ... And Beyond! Parenting Basics ... And Beyond! 05:01 Module 8: Powerful Communication Skills Powerful Communication Skills 32:38 Module 9: The Power Of Re-Framing & Building Agreements The Power Of Re-Framing & Building Agreements 13:12 Module 10: WHY Do Kids Do The Things They Do WHY Do Kids Do The Things They Do 14:38 Module 11: The Parents Pledge The Parents Pledge 15:56 Module 12: Disciplining The RIGHT Way Disciplining The RIGHT Way Module 13: The Power of Life Lessons The Power of Life Lessons 10:26

Mastering Parenting Excellence
Delivered Online On Demand1 hour
£25

Can You Spell It? Preschool Learning

By Music Audio Stories

Music Audio Stories presents Can You Spell It? Free Video Series ▫️Fun videos to help your child learn to pronounce and spell colours and develop visual and reading skills. We are thrilled to introduce our video series called, Can You Spell It? Children will learn how to pronounce and spell each colour and enjoy seeing our flower characters. With illustrations, voice-overs, animations, and music, this video series will help to teach children to spell in a fun and easy way. Children will: ▪️See examples of each colour ▪️Learn how to spell each colour ▪️Hear how each colour is pronounced ▪️Gain better reading skills ▪️Improve concentration and visual skills ▪️Love the illustrated flower characters ▪️Enjoy sound effects and music ⏰ Videos are released on Saturdays at 11 am on YouTube. Subscribe on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/user/MusicAudioStories and hit the bell to make sure you don't miss a new video. Video Series Playlist: https://shorturl.at/IDVL5 Find out why it's important to develop colour recognition here: https://musicaudiostories.com/blog/can-you-spell-it Enjoy! ♥ Music Audio Stories - Making learning easy and fun! Music Audio Stories is an original company specialising in entertaining music audiobooks, picture books, interactive activities, fun videos, and unique storytelling with multi-award-winner, 'Storytime with Anna Christina'. Music Audio Stories are interactive audiobooks with full orchestral scores and magical soundtracks, catchy sing-along songs and fun stories that teach and uplift little listeners. Videos include uniquely entertaining Storytimes with music, sound effects, narration, voice-overs, illustrations, and animations. Plus delightful activity videos for listening, learning, reading, drawing, and lots of fun! ---------- Website: http://www.musicaudiostories.com/ Storytime: http://storytimewithannachristina.com/ ---------- Subscribe to get a free music audiobook at: http://www.musicaudiostories.com/#subscribe ---------- Twitter: https://twitter.com/musicaudiostory Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musicaudiostories/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musicaudiostories/ Storytime with Anna Christina Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storytimewithannachristina/

Can You Spell It? Preschool Learning
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FREE

Parenting Skills Training

4.9(27)

By Apex Learning

Overview This comprehensive course on Parenting Skills Training will deepen your understanding on this topic. After successful completion of this course you can acquire the required skills in this sector. This Parenting Skills Training comes with accredited certification, which will enhance your CV and make you worthy in the job market. So enrol in this course today to fast track your career ladder. How will I get my certificate? You may have to take a quiz or a written test online during or after the course. After successfully completing the course, you will be eligible for the certificate. Who is This course for? There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this Parenting Skills Training. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds. Requirements Our Parenting Skills Training is fully compatible with PC's, Mac's, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. This course has been designed to be fully compatible with tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. Career Path Having these various qualifications will increase the value in your CV and open you up to multiple sectors such as Business & Management, Admin, Accountancy & Finance, Secretarial & PA, Teaching & Mentoring etc. Course Curriculum 1 sections • 16 lectures • 03:47:00 total length •Advanced Parenting Skills PROMO (Final): 00:02:00 •Goals & First Concepts: 00:12:00 •The Power Of Relationships: 00:17:00 •The Myth Of 'Nothing To It Parenting': 00:31:00 •The 2 Phases Of Parenting: 00:26:00 •The Power Of Mentoring Your Child: 00:17:00 •Teaching Values They Will Keep!: 00:13:00 •Parenting Basics And Beyond!: 00:05:00 •Powerful Communication Skills: 00:33:00 •The Power Of Re-Framing & Building Agreements: 00:13:00 •WHY Do Kids Do The Things They Do?: 00:15:00 •'The Parent's Pledge': 00:16:00 •Disciplining The RIGHT Way!: 00:13:00 •The Power of 'Life Lessons': 00:10:00 •The kid's Pledge: 00:02:00 •The Parents Pledge: 00:02:00

Parenting Skills Training
Delivered Online On Demand3 hours 47 minutes
£12

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The Haven Parenting and Wellbeing Centre Ltd

the haven parenting and wellbeing centre ltd

Berkeley

Sair is a qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist, NLP practitioner, Certified Havening Techniques® Practitioner, an Accredited Practitioner with the Foundation for Infant Loss Training, and Mental Health First Aider. Through The Haven she works with clients to promote parental mental health, the prevention of parental compassion fatigue and support families through therapeutic parent coaching. Her work also extends to parents who have experienced the effects of prenatal or postnatal stress, specifically focusing on PTSD symptoms from difficult pregnancies (including extreme pregnancy sickness Hyperemesis Gravidarum) and birth trauma. emmaedwards_edited.jpg Emma Edwards. Emma is an EFT Practitioner and Mindfulness Teacher. She is an experienced parenting coach delivering workshops to groups of parents and also to individuals through consultation services such as parenting strategies and establishing and promoting healthy sleep routines. She specialises in supporting individuals through the IVF process and works with individuals and families to encourage clients to work towards their personal development goals. Emma uses mindfulness as a tool to enable clients to develop their authentic selves. l5.jpg Lydia Pask. Lydia is a qualified Art Therapist and Certified Havening Techniques® Practitioner who has worked both in the UK and in New Zealand with Children and Young People who have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences. (ACEs) Lydia is also skilled in using Therapeutic Parenting strategies throughout her therapy, to support the parent and child to connect with each other. By forming a trusting relationship within a safe environment with the therapist, the child can use art materials as a mode of self-expression and communication when words are too hard.

St Rose's Special School

st rose's special school

Gloucestershire.

The inspiring courage of the Dominican Sisters of St Rose Convent in Stroud, led them to found St Rose’s in 1912. Their foundations established the ethos for St Rose’s and St Martin’s today: the happy, family-atmosphere where children and students are challenged to develop and achieve their potential. Set in beautiful grounds within walking distance to the centre of Stroud we offer a nurturing and social environment for students to develop their independence. We provide education, therapy and day and residential care for children and students aged 2 to 25, with a wide range of disabilities, including Autism. In our nursery we have mainstream children, as well as children with disabilities. Many of our students have physical disabilities, as well as sensory, learning and communication difficulties; some also have complex health needs. Parents and carers trust us implicitly. Our very individual and flexible approach means we can easily adapt the programme for each student. As their needs and aspirations change and they develop, we offer new opportunities to support their personal growth and independence. Our integrated team of dedicated and specialist staff makes this possible. As well as specialist teaching staff, we have our own therapeutic staff on site, offering a range of therapies, including physio, speech and language, occupational, aquatic, massage and music. We have our own hydrotherapy pool. We also offer specialist medical support, 24 hours a day. Our staff are truly exceptional, and the trust we build with families is very strong. We also provide individual programmes through strong links with mainstream schools and FE colleges, so students can specialise and flourish where their aspirations lie. Fun and achievement exist side-by-side and we celebrate success in many ways. Students enjoy many social occasions and events held at St Rose’s and St Martin’s and at outside venues. We offer many extra-curricular activities including sports, clubs and educational visits. We welcome questions and visitors at any time.

Property SQ2

property sq2

BEST PRACTICE TRAINING IN THE PROPERTY INDUSTRY   Property SQ2 Limited is a leading provider of online education and training courses related to the property business.  We proud members of the Property Educators Accreditation Scheme. Between us we have 25 years experience in Property Investment and the Property Industry, and over 20 years experience training people in skills and techniques for best practice in the industry via a combination of face to face, live online, on demand and 1-2-1 training events. TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE From building a retirement pot, to replacing your current income. Property is the vehicle to create financial freedom, choice and security Drawing on over 30 years of property and business experience with over 20 years of training, coaching and mentoring people in property investment strategies,  Our training courses and 1-2-1 coaching and mentoring solutions are here to help you succeed in the property business. Whatever your goal, whatever your background, whatever your experience. Whether you want to... * Build a safe and sustainable portfolio to bolster your retirement pot * Create a passive income to generate job-leaving level profits * Learn how to add value and recycle your precious savings through multiple property deals * Need a way into the property industry without a big deposit we can help. ARDEN HANLEY                                                                          Arden Hanley is a property investor, business owner, consultant and trainer. Having experience across multiple property investment strategies and related businesses such as lettings management, sourcing and property consultancy. A landlord and business owner for 20 years, trainer, mentor and coach to the property industry for 12 years, member of the Property Educators Accreditation scheme, Arden has not only extensive experience in the industry, but also a track record of using that experience to train others to achieve their property goals. Buy To Let & Social Housing  With previous buy-to-let experience in Australia, Arden was immediately drawn to this as a primary strategy. Today, Arden has an extensive buy to let portfolio in the UK that he has built in Northampton, Nottingham and Hull. He has a range of houses for family lets, rented to both working tenants and within the social housing sector, and flats serving the young professional market. Arden says, “I think buy to let is the foundation of any successful property portfolio and this part of my portfolio was what allowed me to first achieve financial freedom. I think every investor needs to learn the fundamentals of buy to let, even if they ultimately choose to focus on other strategies within their portfolio because there are so many simple but important lessons to learn around being a good landlord and managing tenants effectively that you get from understanding this core strategy.”  HMO & Rent To Rent                         HMO was a natural progression from initial Buy to Let purchases to “increase my cash flow and take advantage of market conditions in my target area at that time being Nottingham.” With an extensive HMO portfolio, his preference are a larger number of smaller HMOs i.e. 4-6 tenants rather than a smaller number of large HMOs, although he has experience of both. How can an investor make this strategy work for them? “I believe HMO provides an excellent income stream and if done correctly can be a very stable income stream as well. I think the key to a successful HMO is setting it up correctly from the outset to make it as attractive and user friendly for tenants, and identify potential cost centres or savings before tenants go in and empowering my lettings agents to put together the right tenant mix to create a harmonious environment.”  Distressed Property & Adding Value  Every property that Arden has purchased has been distressed to some degree, as he says “I believe this is the one true route to make money out of property.” He has applied the lessons he has learnt on smaller projects as he has moved on to larger more complex investment properties. It’s also given him the opportunity to work with distressed sellers which he regards as a core skill in a property investor’s arsenal. As Arden says, “With a distressed seller, you are a solution provider trying to create a win/win situation where you can offer a route for the seller to sell the property that removes their financial burden, while at the same time offering an opportunity for you as an investor to make a fair profit.”  Commercial to Residential & Development                         As his confidence has grown, so has Arden’s willingness to commit to more complicated projects and he has successfully adopted commercial to residential conversions as a strategy since 2013 primarily working with either disused retail or office space which is in abundance in the UK. It’s not hard to see the appeal, as Arden says, “I find that there is a huge opportunity for value uplift in this strategy as the closer you get to effectively a shell, the more opportunities you have to make money.’                     Portfolios                    There are a number of options for approaching the acquisition of a portfolio, whether it’s title splitting a block of flats, via a freehold/leasehold strategy, organising a share buyout of a property company, or structuring a staggered sale to maximise buyer and seller value and tax savings. Arden has experience dealing with the simple acquisition of a portfolio to the complex and sometimes challenging world of dealing with portfolios in trouble, direct to owners, via agents, liquidators or administrators.                     Complimentary businesses and deal structuring  Having an interest in a lettings agency, experience running a sourcing business/property consultancy for 7 years and working with multiple business partners has taught Arden the value of building business clusters to support each other and working with business partners and private investors to make business happen. ‘Property deals can come together from your own resources, time and effort, but as your ambitions grow and the opportunities get bigger, it’s important to think about how private finance and joint ventures can create profit for you and your partners. I’d rather have a cut of something than the whole of nothing.’  Mentorship & Training               For Arden, it’s an honour to be invited to mentor to share his knowledge with others which provides enormous, personal satisfaction. Even though he’s not naturally outgoing, Arden admits that “As a self-confessed property geek, if you ask me questions about property, I’m happy to talk for days.” He encourages his mentees to “Soak up as much as you can from people who have done it before and been successful. Soak up the knowledge for sure, but also the motivation and mindset.” He concludes, “I don't think there is any better way to start in property than to work side by side with someone who has been where you are starting from and has proved how to make it work.”  CHRIS CORMACK Chris Cormack is a property investor and business owner with a vast experience working with people to develop their property investments and business growth. Helping people to succeed has been a large part of his business focus over the last 16 years as a mentor, trainer and coach. His understanding of the industry through building his own portfolio across a range of strategies enables him to work with clients around their goals so they achieve whichever outcome they are looking for. Chris is recognised within the property industry and is member of the Property Educators Accreditation scheme. From a standing start in November 2004 Chris built his property business across various strategies within the property industry. Property had a great appeal for 5 reasons: 1. Being his own boss  2. Recurring monthly income  3. Large lump sums of income 4. Long term capital growth 5. Opportunity to help others benefit from the same reasons 1-4. BUY TO LET & SOCIAL HOUSING  Chris believes "Buy To Lets are the foundation to any successful property portfolio because it's the quickest way to generate income while you learn the initial fundamentals of the business. Demand is high across the country for BTL which other strategies don't necessarily have. Within our portfolio we have a wide mix of tenants including families, couples, singles as well as fixed term guaranteed social housing contracts." Understanding the industry and our responsibilities is paramount and gives us the necessary grounding to progress income across other strategies. A number of his properties have been used as serviced accommodation through a commercial contract. These have resulted in guaranteed income, ensuring a hands off pain free outcome. HMO  Chris continues "For larger income, having HMOs brings considerable changes to your monthly bank account which was our natural progression. A major learning moving into HMOs was all the necessary fire requirements and additional management needs. These of course add costs which are not present with your BTL's. Having this knowledge prior to committing to this strategy is important along with a deep understanding of who will be your tenant market. Generally this is less flexibility so more targeted research initially is imperative to achieve your successful outcome. ADDING VALUE & FLIPS Lump sums of income is an area Chris has targeted when buying properties, modernising them and selling them. A key component to achieve these returns is looking to see where true value can be added, increasing value is paramount here. His view on this is that while it generates substantial income it also gives the opportunity to allow faster growth within his portfolio. Having addition capital to invest gives a wider deal choice and opportunities to structure deals. "Having greater tools while in front of a motivated seller allows you the facility to be more creative especially if you can offer a solution to their current situation." STRUCTURING SOLUTIONS  Over the years he has been able to structure deals which has helped the seller which in turn helped him dramatically reduce initial capital to acquire the property. "The key is to focusing on them, the seller and come to a win, win scenario." Achieving this has added numerous properties to the portfolio.  With a deal seeing what is really there gives Chris an edge. Where most people see a single outcome in a deal Chris likes to look for multiple outcomes across strategies. As his experience has developed the confidence has taken him into larger projects which can deliver multiple opportunities. Understanding the finance and tax implication can give additional advantages. Having bought a portfolio with land created multiple flip opportunities which resulted in the land cost him nothing, free land. Having free land gave him further choices around planning. Sell with planning or build out and sell with a decision based on whichever gives the greater return for time/money invested. MENTORSHIP, COACHING AND TRAINING Chris has been mentoring property investors since 2007. He himself had the benefit of a mentor and fully understands how it accelerates your portfolio growth, "money well spent" and that's from a Scotsman....! "It was a privilege to be asked and was something I had wanted to do, so I enthusiastically jumped at the chance." Being able to pass on market experience, as well as working with people to develop the best strategy for them is extremely rewarding. Sometimes it's the smallest thing that creates the biggest impact and it does not matter if you are new or have some experience in property, accessing another person's experience is a springboard to a new set of outcomes, for the better.