Parenting Programmes and Courses
Please find information below about parenting programmes and educational courses available to you and your families:
Stories, Music and Movement for pre-schoolers - Free course for Parents
Christmas Pack for Parents
EarlyBird 2024
About the Programme:
The National Autistic Society EarlyBird (parents whose children are aged up to 5) and EarlyBirdPlus (parents whose children are aged 5-9) are programmes for families whose child/children have a diagnosis or are likely to receive a diagnosis of autism. Through the EarlyBird programme, parents and carers will learn more about autism. Two carers from each family can attend the 8-week programme and discover new ways to support their child, following a diagnosis.
Topics Covered Include:
- Improving communications and interactions with children under five
- Using structure to support their child in a range of settings and situations
- Developing basic play and social skills
- Understanding and supporting their child's behaviour
Gill Stoll and Chantelle Harries are the National Autistic Society EarlyBird trainers for Riverside School. We work with parents and carers of autistic children.
The group sessions will be held at Phoenix Community Centre, 84 London Road, Crookhorn, PO7 5QB
Commencing at times 9:30-12am on:
- Tuesday 23rd January 2024
- Tuesday 30th January 2024
- Tuesday 6th February 2024
- Tuesday 20th February 2024
- Tuesday 27th February 2024
- Tuesday 5th March 2024
- Tuesday 12th March 2024
- Tuesday 19th March 2024
The following group sessions will then be held at Riverside Community Special School, Scratchface Lane, PO7 5QD
Commencing at times 5pm-7:30pm on:
- Thursday 25th January 2024
- Thursday 1st February 2024
- Thursday 8th February 2024
- Thursday 22nd February 2024
- Thursday 29th February 2024
- Thursday 7th March 2024
- Thursday 14th March 2024
- Thursday 21st March 2024
We ask for a voluntary donation of £35. This covers the cost of your copy of the EarlyBird Parent Book. Parents and carers should be able to commit to all sessions. Please email Chantelle.Harries@riverside.hants.sch.uk or gill.stoll@riverside.hants.sch.uk for more information and to sign up.
Early Bird Plus
About the Programme:
EarlyBirdPlus (parents whose children are aged 5-9) are programmes for families whose child/children have a diagnosis or are likely to receive a diagnosis of autism. Through the EarlyBirdPlus programme, parents and carers will learn more about autism. Two carers from each family can attend the 8-week programme and discover new ways to support their child, following a diagnosis.
Topics Covered Include:
- Improving communications and interactions with children, Using structure to support their child in a range of settings and situations
- Developing basic play and social skills
- Understanding and supporting their child's behaviour
Early Birds Plus will be held at Purbrook Infants School, Aldermoor Road, Purbrook PO7 5NG. Commencing weekly 9:30-11:30:
- Week 1: Thursday 25th January 2024
- Week 2: Thursday 1st Febuary 2024
- Week 3: Thursday 8th Febuary 2024
- HALF TERM
- Week 4: Thursday 22nd Febuary 2024
- Week 5: Thursday 29th Febuary 2024
- Week 6: Thursday 7th March 2024
- Week 7: Thursday 14th March 2024
- Week 8: Thursday 21st March 2024
We ask for a voluntary donation of £35. This covers the cost of your copy of the EarlyBird Parent Book. Parents and carers should be able to commit to all sessions, to secure a placement please email gill.stoll@riverside.hants.sch.uk
Timid to Tiger 2023
Does your child struggle with Anxiety?
Do they worry about everything?
Lots of children have worries and anxieties that make their lives difficult.
TIMID TO TIGER is a free, 7-week parenting course that looks at different ways and strategies to reduce and manage these feelings, helping everyone to overcome their fears and worries.
Date: Starting Wednesday 24th January 2024 9.30am – 11:30am
Purbrook Infants School, Waterlooville, PO7 5NQ
If you would like to know more or to reserve a place, please contact:
Gill Stoll Home School Link Worker
Office: 02392 250138
Mobile: 07944666079
Email: gill.stoll@riverside.hants.sch.uk
Havant and Waterlooville Get Together with parent carers of children and young people with additional needs.
"Our Get Togethers are a chance to share experiences, discuss local issues, and enjoy an informal session with other local parents. There will be regular guest speakers, tea/coffee/biscuits, support each other in your roles as parent carers."
By Hampshire Parent Carer Network (www.hpcn.org.uk)
Contact: participation@hpcn.org.uk
Hampshire Parent and Carer Network | Calendar (hpcn.org.uk)
Hampshire Parent and Carer Network | Get Togethers (hpcn.org.uk)