Parent Group Leader Training
Family Links’ Parent Group Leader Training is for those working formally or informally with parents, carers and families. The training offers
- a thorough introduction to the principles and practice of the Nurturing Programme
- facilitation skills training for group work
- resources including The Parenting Puzzle book, Parent Group Leader handbook, DVD and the Nurturing Game for families. Click here to read more about the Parent Group Leader Handbook
- recognition as a Family Links Parent Group Leader upon successful completion of the course
The course takes place over 5 days: 4 days initial training and a refresher day 1 year later.
Assessment is based on the key roles outlined in the National Occupational Standards for Work with Parents and involves:
- attendance
- observed participation within the experience of the group
- observed presentation and group work skills
The training includes
- large and small group work
- pairs work
- role play
- activities from the Nurturing Programme
To remain licensed to practise PGLs must also attend a refresher day 12 months later
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Team PGL Training
Ideal if you have a group of 12-16 practitioners who require training
- 2 trainers will come to your chosen venue
- Price includes 4-day training, refresher day after 12 months, materials and all trainers expenses
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Individual PGL Training
Ideal for smaller numbers. A minimum of 2 Parent Group Leaders are required to run parent groups
- 4 day courses run in Hull and Oxford and elsewhere according to demand
- practitioners can attend as an individual or with their co-facilitator
The next dates are:
Oxford
3, 4, 10 & 11 May 2012
Cookstown, Northern Ireland
20 - 23 March 2012 - Fully booked
28 - 31 May 2012
London
20, 21, 27 & 28 June 2012
Contact Zoe Birchall via email or on 01865 405 641 for Oxford, London and Cookstown course details
Leeds
14, 15, 21 & 22 June 2012
Contact Sandra McAlpin via email or on 01482 504 330 for Hull and Leeds course details
