Courses for Parents and Carers | Carterhatch Infant School and Children's Centres

Online Courses for Parents and Carers

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Holistic Health and Herbal Medicine This course aims to assist the learner in understanding the benefits of a holistic approach to health and how to use lifestyle, nutrition, herbal medicine as well as alternative healthcare pratices to improve health and wellbeing generally . Apart from gaining valuable insight into the world of herbs and herbal medicine, learners will also gain an understanding of how various body systems work such as the digestive and nervous systems. They will also gain an understanding of the importance of sleep and how stress and the immune system are linked and how the use of natural approaches can improve health and well being.

First Steps in ESOL 1 In this ESOL class we will talk about our everyday lives (for example, shopping, health, where you live). You will start to learn about the alphabet and numbers. You will practise asking for and giving basic personal information about yourself. You will learn new words and start to develop your reading and skills.

An Introduction to Autism This course, An Introduction to Autism, introduces the autism spectrum (a description of the fact that whilst all individuals with autism share some core characteristics, they also have their own unique profile of strengths and weaknesses), how it is experienced by different individuals and families, and why it is a global concern. This course explains how ideas about autism have evolved and explores diagnosis, causes, intervention and life-span development.

Child and Adolescent Mental Well-being Learners will gain an insight and understanding into mental health and wellbeing in children and young people whilst discussing the impact of ill mental health disorders. Students will be introduced to different aspects of mental health disorders, improving mental health and wellbeing as well as building on your knowledge of the various forms of support available to children and young people.

Initial Assessment for the Level 3 Diploma - Working in Early Years In this session we will assess your suitability for the Level 3 Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) Diploma accredited by CACHE / NCFE.

Forgotten Heroes: The Story of the Early Black Football Pioneers In Sheffield May 1997 two guys were discussing a BBC Look North item about the world's first black professional footballer, Arthur Wharton. They thought it was Leeds United's Albert Johanneson in the 60s, yet 70 years earlier, was Arthur, the first black player in the Football League when he played for Sheffield United at Sunderland in February 1895. Football Unites, Racism Divides (FURD) has been uncovering and spreading the hidden stories of football's Black Pioneers since its inception in 1995, beginning with leading a campaign to build a headstone on Arthur's unmarked grave in 1997. The story of the first black professional and world record sprint champion, had been forgotten since his death in 1930. Arthur's achievements prove there was a black presence at the dawn of the professional game, and we will explore his story in detail, as well as Walter Tull, Albert Johanneson and other black pioneers, many of whom were unknown outside of their club.

Introduction to SEND - Tuesday 2nd November Neurological disorders prevent the development of areas of the brain which controls movement as well as sensory perceptions and psychological disorders effects thoughts, behaviours and emotions. This course will increase learner’s knowledge of the differences between the disorders, with aims of identifying the impact of these disorders, complications with introduction into the importance of diagnosis.

Preparing for a level 3 qualification to Work in a Support Role in Schools - Start date 4th November 2021 This short course will help you prepare for a level 3 qualification to work in a support role in schools, for example working as a Teaching Assistant. The course will support you in understanding the study skills needed for a level 3 qualification, such as time management, referencing and help you in creating learning tools to demonstrate your knowledge. It will help you to analyse and evaluate level 3 tasks effectively. This qualification can enable you to progress on to the CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning certification which is awarded by the most recognised awarding body for the care and education sectors.

Preparing for a level 3 qualification to work in a support role in schools - Start date - 13th September 2021 This short course will help you prepare for a level 3 qualification to work in a support role in schools, for example working as a Teaching Assistant. The course will support you in understanding the study skills needed for a level 3 qualification, such as time management, referencing and help you in creating learning tools to demonstrate your knowledge. It will help you to analyse and evaluate level 3 tasks effectively. This qualification can enable you to progress on to the CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning certification which is awarded by the most recognised awarding body for the care and education sectors.