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Inspiring, interactive and unique 4-hour CPD certified training on Communication and Co-production with Parents/Carers

An E-Learning Course by Born at the Right Time Created by Rachel Wright, with leading voices in the field Welcome to the Masterclass in Parent Carer Trauma Going beyond awareness to meaningful action This powerful and timely course explores the trauma experienced by parent carers. Drawing on the latest research and the expertise of professionals with lived experience, this course offers practical, responsive strategies for professionals working across health, education, and social care. Parent carers are often navigating extreme and ongoing stress while advocating for their children and working alongside hard working practitioners within often fragmented and uncoordinated systems. This course helps to understand, recognise, and respond to that trauma with empathy, authority, and actionable care. As with all Born at the Right Time training, this course will be Rooted in Lived Experience Informed by Research Delivering Actionable Solutions Who This Course is For? This masterclass is for professionals working in Special Educational Needs (SEN), health, education, and social care, including those in face-to-face, managerial, and commissioning roles. This is not a course in clinical diagnosis or treatment of trauma. Rather, it is designed for the many non-trauma specialist professionals who routinely work alongside families. It is for the myriad of practitioners whose interactions can either unintentionally cause harm or become a source of empowerment. What You’ll Gain A clear understanding of how trauma is expressed in parent carers Insight into systems-generated trauma and the unintended potential harm from repetitive assessments, fragmented services, and disempowering practices Knowledge of the impact of trauma on parent carer health and well-being, including suicide risk The unseen negative impact parent carer trauma has on practitioners and the systems they work within Practical strategies to create safe, trusting relationships with parent carers Communication strategies that prioritise empathy, respect, and emotional regulation A trauma-informed lens that supports collaboration, co-production and personalised care Reflection opportunities to consider how you and your service can make meaningful change Learn From Leading Voices This course features insights and teaching from some of the most respected names in the fields of trauma, disability, and parent carer lived experience including: Dr Joanna Griffin – Counselling Psychologist, parent carer, author of Day by Day, and founder of Affinity Hub Dr Julie Calveley – Learning Disability Nurse, Founder of NAC, specialising in trauma and wellbeing in people with complex disabilities Dr Ana Aiello – completed her PhD at the School of Law, University of Leeds. Currently working as the Cerebra Postdoctoral Researcher at Leeds University. Dr Siobhan O’Dwyer – Associate Professor in Social Care at Birmingham University, leading international research into parent carer suicide and homicide Dr George Julian – Journalist and knowledge transfer consultant focused on the deaths of learning disabled and autistic people Elly Chapple – Dynamic speaker, inclusion advocate and change-maker, known for her message to #FlipTheNarrative Why This Matters Parent carers save the UK economy over £132 billion annually through their unpaid labour (Carers UK, 2020), yet face chronic stress and deteriorating health outcomes (Miodrag & Hodapp, 2010; Fraser, 2023). Systems often inadvertently cause further trauma, eroding trust and damaging relationships. As a practitioner, you have the power to reduce harm and promote a safe, collaborative environment. By understanding trauma and responding with empathy, clarity, and purpose—you can help create environments that promote safety, dignity, and growth. Course Features Interactive content and reflection activities Real-life case studies and downloadable tools Evidence-informed strategies you can apply immediately Learn at your own pace, anytime Certificate of completion provided Testimonials Take the Next Step Join a community of professionals who are reimagining what it means to work with families. This course is a call to action—one that moves beyond awareness into meaningful, compassionate practice. ➡️ Enrol now in the Masterclass in Parent Carer Trauma. Inclusion and Diversity Statement We acknowledge that trauma is experienced differently depending on intersectional identities. Race, gender, sexuality, disability, culture, and class profoundly shape how families encounter and navigate trauma. At Born at the Right Time, we are committed to inclusive, equitable practice that recognises and values the rich diversity of all families. We strive to amplify marginalised voices and challenge the structural inequalities that continue to impact outcomes for parent carers and their children. Content Warning This course contains accounts of traumatic lived experiences, including discussions of suicide, homicide, and systemic injustice. We encourage participants to engage with care and consider their own wellbeing while participating in this training. This is a flexible e-learning course, which can also be delivered in-person by Born at the Right Time’s experienced trainers. To book a bespoke session focused on your specific objectives, context and learner needs, email: training@bornattherighttime.com

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.

This radical way of building empathy is inspired by the work of the ‘Roots of Empathy’ organisation in Canada. Roots of Empathy (ROE) is dedicated to building caring and peaceful societies through the development of empathy in children. It is a parenting education programme for elementary school students (between the ages of 3 to 14 years) based on monthly visits to the classroom by a parent and infant from the school neighbourhood. Course Category Behaviour and Relationships Autism and Communication Meeting emotional needs Description This radical way of building empathy is inspired by the work of the ‘Roots of Empathy’ organisation in Canada. As Mary Gordon founder of this way of working describes: ‘By regular visits to the classroom of local mums and their children build an empathic relationship with the baby.MARY GORDON Roots of Empathy (ROE) is dedicated to building caring and peaceful societies through the development of empathy in children. It is a parenting education program for elementary school students (between the ages of 3 to 14 years) based on monthly visits to the classroom by a parent and infant from the school neighbourhood. We teach teachers and educators to help children to observe, over the school year, how their baby forms an attachment to his or her parent. Children are encouraged to record how the infants develop. The children learn to spot their babies cues and unique temperament, while celebrating developmental milestones. Children are prepared for responsible and responsive parenting as they increase their knowledge about human development, learning, and infant safety. The baby project program brings about the development of empathy and emotional literacy: As children learn to take the perspective of others they are less likely to hurt through bullying, exclusion, aggression, and violence. Children learn how to challenge cruelty and injustice in their own classroom. Messages of social inclusion and activities that are consensus-building contribute to a culture of caring that changes the tone of the classroom. Involving fathers and men provides rich models of male nurturance Testimonials ‘13% increase in empathy scores for our year 1s’ ‘Years 2s empathy had increased by 35%’ ‘Now that I am older I can be happy for other people’ (6 year old) ‘Everyone is special – thats the truth – but when I was small I thought its not fair when someone got a present and I didn’t’ (7 year old) Dramatic improvements in children taking responsibility for actions and being less defiant over the year of the project. Learning Objectives Understanding of method and approach to building empathy with babies Full understanding of background to this approach Practical advice received as to how to set up baby project in classrooms across school Who Is It For ? Teachers School leaders Project Coordinators Social Care Course Content We will provide theoretical and evidence back ground to impact of this work. We will describe existing UK school based work. We will inspire staff in attendance to want to actively engage in this work There may even be a baby to hold!!

Unlocking English GCSE Success for Dyslexic and neurodivergent learners FREE Parents information Evening 4th September at 7:30pm (UK time) | Hosted by Paloma Forde, Dyslexia & Neurodiversity Specialist Welcome to my Information Evening Being held Sept 4th at 7.30pm This event is specifically for parents with teens either Year 10 or 11 who are studying English Lit and Eng Lang GCSE  who want to understand how my structured, targeted study skills can make all the difference and help their teen to unlock their full potential.  In this free info session, I’ll be sharing exactly how I support dyslexic and neurodivergent teens through the challenges of GCSE English Language & Literature with a proven, structured Study Skills Programme. This event is for you if your teen: ✅ Is going into Year 10 or 11 ✅ Struggles to revise or stay organised ✅ Finds the GCSE English syllabus overwhelming ✅ Has tried traditional tutoring but still feels “behind” ✅ Needs strategies tailored to a neurodivergent brain In this free parents info session, I’ll be covering: Why traditional revision doesn’t work for many dyslexic learners Exactly what happens in our weekly study skills sessions  How they’re specifically structured for dyslexic and neurodivergent learners How we use visualisation, structure and memory strategies to make content stick How I help students go from confused to confident An explanation of the 2 classroom levels which will be offered (Which you can access from as little as £20 per session) Plus you’ll get a sneak peek at all the resources included in my Google Classroom hub These sessions aren't English lessons. They're a game-changing support system for teens who learn differently - but deserve to thrive just the same. Click the BOOKING form to secure your place for the Parent Info Evening on 4th Sept at 7.30pm. This is for parents of students going into Year 10 or 11, who are struggling with GCSE English - or who just need a better, more structured way to revise that actually works for them. I know you want the best for your child. You don’t have to watch them fall behind. There is another way - and I can’t wait to show it to you. Join me live on Thursday 4th Sept at 7.30pm! Spots are limited so I can keep the session personal and interactive — don’t wait to sign up. Ps - By signing up your email will automatically be added to my mailing list. You can unsubscribe anytime. xx

This workshop gives an opportunity to focus on the emotional needs of girls and how to meet these. We lift the lid on a less well explored inclusion issue, meeting the emotional needs of girls. Everyone knows a girl or woman. They may be pupil, daughter, sister, parent or partner. Course Category Meeting emotional needs Behaviour and Relationships Inclusion Early Years Description This workshop gives an opportunity to focus on the emotional needs of girls and how to meet these. We lift the lid on a less well explored inclusion issue, meeting the emotional needs of girls. Everyone knows a girl or woman. They may be pupil, daughter, sister, parent or partner. Girls will often withdraw, attack or even hurt themselves when under emotional stress and this is not always obvious in the way it is with boys. 1 in 4 women experience domestic violence and every week 2 women are killed by a current or ex partner. Whilst the world assumes girls have no problems processing their emotions, we lift the lid on this and question what is really happening for girls this century? Testimonials Learning Objectives Increased understanding of girls’ emotional needs Access to a wider range of practical strategies to impact on meeting emotional and behaviour problems Deeper understanding of core values surrounding inclusion Opportunity to reflect on professional attitudes and behaviour towards girls and their emotional challenges New skills and processes to make girls’ inclusion and achievement more successful Who Is It For ? Early years and school based practitioners Key workers Teaching Assistants with support roles Heads and deputies SENCOs Advanced skills teachers Primary and secondary classroom teachers Parents Local Authority support services Course Content The course explores the questions : Is there an invisible problem with girls? What can we do to meet the emotional needs of girls? What helps? What should our priority be with girls? This workshop will explore: Cultural and historical expectations of girls in our society Shared experiences of teaching and parenting girls Circle of Courage as a way of understanding emotional needs Fathers, mothers and daughters Solution Circle Problem Solving around girls’ needs What girls really need If you you want something similar, but not gender specific try: FRESH APPROACHES TO BEHAVIOUR AND RELATIONSHIPS or you may like: RESTORATIVE INTERVENTIONS

No one ever said that being a parent was easy, but when on earth did being a parent get so blooming hard? From conflicting work and school/nursery schedules to the multitude of clubs, activities and socialising opportunities filling up your calendar. It's a lot. And that's before we talk about the basic stuff needed to run a household and get everyone where they need to be AND all the 'quality time' and emotional stuff that all your social media guru's keep reminding you about. If you collapse into bed exhausted every night, no wonder! If your 'stuff' is constantly at the back of the line, well, that's just how it is. Right?   And then there are the holidays. The annual headache that never seems to improve. The mental gymnastics and juggling involved should surely be an Olympic sport. But, here we are, and yet again, you've got too many weeks to cover and not enough annual leave to make it work. Simply making it through will be a triumph. When you do eventually get your time 'away' you'll be too drained to really enjoy it before it's back to the merry-go-round to start it all again. But stop. What if there was a way to create space in the chaos? To breathe through the strain and find ease? To change very little but get a HUGE return? If you are thinking 'yes' then this little workshop might be just what you need! We won't be telling you anything you don't already know, we won't be sharing schmaltzy fluff that sounds great but means nothing either. We'll be talking about practical down to earth stuff, in a down to earth and compassionate way. Even better? Our workshop is FREE at the moment so that we can make sure it's useful by getting your help AND we've included a pick and mix assortment of thought provoking exercises to help get you thinking. We hope that you find it all helpful

Teaching you how to treat your child should the worst occur Children can be present, though parents will remain responsible for them throughout 2.5 - 3 hr sessions Course Contents: What to do if your child goes unconscious How to check if they are breathing normally or not If they are, how to put them in the recovery position If they are not, how to start CPR and use an AED (defibrillator) What to do if your child were to choke What to do if they were to get burnt How to treat minor injuries (dependent on available time) Past Sessions: Sessions in the past have been paid for by a local charity, enabling parents to access the training for free We're happy to put on sessions for your group, playgroup, charity, or simply for you and your children We're always happy to have little ones come along They can either play around, or join us - they usually prefer to join us and play with the manikins, even trying out CPR! You will, of course, remain fully responsible for them while they are there Accreditation: These sessions are tailored to the needs of parents and are therefore not accredited. We can, however, give a CPD Certificate if that is helpful to you. If you'd like an Ofqual regulated course, why not do our Basic Life Support for Adults and Children course, Emergency Paediatric First Aid or Paediatric First Aid?

Understand the needs of children who have a parent with a mental illness in this DfE-assured course for Senior Mental Health Leads.

Description Baby Massage Diploma  The diploma course in Baby Massage is designed to teach you the skills and knowledge you require to teach and practice baby massage. It will give you comprehensive knowledge about wellbeing and health benefits like cognitive, physiological, social, and emotional development. Baby Massage Diploma course starts with the practice's history and introduces you to the personalities who have done influential work in the field before discussing massage techniques. Along with the history and influential personalities, recent research findings and current trends in the field are also discussed. The course also includes case studies that show how stimulating massage is and the positive changes to the baby. There is a broad acceptance of the need for a new mother and her baby to have physical contact after birth. This provides a feeling of reassurance to the baby and the mother, which creates a bond. Mutual attachment, touching, and bonding plays crucial roles in child-parent relationships. They should continue to be practised from the birth of the child onwards. The diploma course in Baby Massage explains these different areas and how massaging provides help. It includes techniques practised by various cultures that promote the bond between a child and their parent. In addition to its effect on bonding, massaging babies has many other benefits. It provides relaxation not only for the child but for the parent too and can help them sleep better. This also provides a chance for non-parent family members and friends to bond with the babies. This builds confidence when it comes to taking care of the baby. Other than these, there are other well-known health benefits. All of these are taught in detail by the course. Taking care of a baby and any course dealing with how to do that in one way or the other would be incomplete without information about babies' development, growth, reflexes, and behaviours. This course provides all of that. This additional portion will help you develop a well-rounded knowledge regarding infants' emotions, physiology, and development. The baby needs to be comfortable, should feel safe, and be happy during massages. The course will teach you how to prepare the baby for a massage. Massaging babies is an excellent therapy for infants with unique or additional requirements. It enriches the parent-child bond and provides physical, emotional, social, and psychological benefits. This course takes you through all the various benefits and includes how massages can help children who are still growing, providing a great massage routine that includes all family members. Massage techniques become much better when oils are used. However, caution must be taken before applying any oil to infants. Some things are to be done, and some are to be avoided. All this will be included in the course- what oil is appropriate for what kind of massage, steps and products to avoid, and important information regarding the use of essential oils. You may sign up for the course by providing better care for your child or other children you care for in mind. The course will help you with that, but it also includes information for those who want to open a practice where baby massage is provided as a service. Important information regarding writing business plans, how to market the practice, the legal aspect of the business world, and the processes involved in running training sessions or workshops. The Baby Massage Diploma course is for everyone who wants to learn the correct way to practice baby massage, whether for their children or for others who offer therapeutic services and want to expand what their business can offer, such as spa owners and childcare practitioners. The course will also provide a better understanding of babies in general, how their little minds process their surroundings, how their bodies develop, and how these processes can benefit from massages so that babies' development is healthy and positive. What you will learn   1: How to approach massage  2: Truly Knowing Your Baby  3: Getting Ready to Massage  4: Different Strokes  5: Premature babies, New-borns, Older babies and Toddlers  6: Developing a massage routine  7: Massaging for Problems and Common Ailments  8: Massage for developmental and emotional issues  9: Massaging for babies with high risk  10: Special Techniques of massage Course Outcomes After completing the course, you will receive a diploma certificate and an academic transcript from Elearn college. Assessment Each unit concludes with a multiple-choice examination. This exercise will help you recall the major aspects covered in the unit and help you ensure that you have not missed anything important in the unit. The results are readily available, which will help you see your mistakes and look at the topic once again. If the result is satisfactory, it is a green light for you to proceed to the next chapter. Accreditation Elearn College is a registered Ed-tech company under the UK Register of Learning( Ref No:10062668). After completing a course, you will be able to download the certificate and the transcript of the course from the website. For the learners who require a hard copy of the certificate and transcript, we will post it for them for an additional charge.