Family Learning: Supporting Your Own Mental Wellbeing

Looking after your own mental health and well-being is an important part of being a parent and carer. Parenting is a full-time job - as well as the rewards it can also be tiring and stressful. If you feel low or stressed - it can feel even harder.

This fascinating course will help you focus on the things which make a difference for you - one size definitely doesn’t fit all!

Learning activities may include:

• Top tips on maintaining positive relationships


• Identifying and dealing with issues the Covid-19 Pandemic has brought


• Exploring family dynamics and practicing the art of Coaching and Negotiation


• Fun activities to improve your personal health and well-being;


• Learning simple mindfulness techniques to restore balance in your life


• Looking at what other support is available in your local area

Some of the skills you gain on this course could help increase your opportunities for employment or working within the community.

Learning takes place in a friendly classroom setting, which is a great place for social interaction and helping you meet new people.

All our courses are made up of elements of speaking & listening, reading?and writing, and you will work using these elements throughout the course.

Practice at home and completion of homework is advisable to enhance your learning experience.

There are no Pre-course admission sessions or interviews in order to enrol on this course.You will need to enrol in advance.

There is no exam, or qualification attached to this class.

This course is for parents, grandparents and carers of children under 16.

This course is fully funded as part of the Family Learning provision.

Skills and learning offer Family Learning courses and workshops and other personal development courses – please visit our website for more information. 

Other courses at the next levels may be offered by Skills & Learning or other local providers. 

Need support planning your next steps? Our experienced Careers Advisors at Skills & Learning can offer personalised guidance on choosing the right course, exploring career paths, developing interview skills, updating your CV and much more. Book a FREE appointment today and get the support you need to achieve your goals. Visit: https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/learning-with-us/next-steps/. Call us at 01202 123444 for more information.

English, maths and computing skills: all of our courses support the development of relevant English, maths and computing skills.

Refunds: please see details of our cancellation policy in our Terms and Conditions on our website www.skillsandlearningace.com/policies/terms-and-conditions or in our brochure.

Attendance: before enrolling you should ensure that you can attend all classes offered as far as possible.

Places on courses: many of our courses are in high demand. If you have been offered a place but no longer require it, please advise us immediately as you may be preventing another learner from taking the place. Where learners do not attend the first session, without having given prior notice, Skills & Learning reserve the right to offer the place on the course to another learner; you will not be eligible for a refund it it is outside of the terms outlined in our cancellation policy.

Fully funded learners: if you have been offered a fully funded place on a course and no longer require it, you must advise us before the course starts so that your place can be offered to someone else. We reserve the right to withdraw future offers of fully funded places if you regularly do not start or complete funded courses.

Home study: you will be required to do significant study at home between sessions to assist with your learning and progress.

Qualification Levels: there is further information about qualification levels on our website.

Proof of identity: please bring photographic ID and your National Insurance number with you to your first session. You will also need to provide it for any external examinations you take.

Off-site activities: with some courses, there may be the opportunity for off-site enrichment activities at additional cost, for example: gallery, museum or exhibition visits. Where this is an integral part of the course, your tutor will discuss the arrangements with you during your induction.

Parking at centres: parking at centres may be limited; please be prepared to use on street parking or pay and display car parks. For information regarding each centre, please visit the venue section of our website www.skillsandlearningace.com/our-centres/.

Refreshments: tea/coffee or vending machine(s) are available at some venues. Further information can be found in the venue section of our website www.skillsandlearningace.com/our-centres/.

Unspent Criminal Convictions we require learners to disclose any unspent criminal convictions. Please refer to www.skillsandlearningace.com/policies/disclosure-of-unspent-convictions.

If you have any accessibility or disability issues that we need to accommodate or if you think you may need any other support to complete your chosen course, please contact: 01202 123444 or e-mail enquiries@salbcp.com. All enquiries are treated in confidence.