Overview
This course was commissioned and funded by Adult and Community Learning, West Berkshire Council and will be lead by specialist parenting practitioner Helen Cattermole. After booking a ticket you MUST complete a West Berkshire Council Community Learning enrolment form. You can do so here: https://www.westberks.gov.uk/communitylearningenrolment
Creche available. Please contact the Calcot and East Family Hub on 0118 9456157.
Our facilitators are parents of children or young people with special educational needs and have a background in health or education.
12pm – 2pm (you are welcome to bring a packed lunch)
There is no session during half term.
An additional parent/carer from the same family may attend at no cost with the expectation that they will share course materials.
Event outline
Topics covered:
- Helping self esteem
- Coping with feelings
- Understanding and managing behaviour
- Home-school difficulties
- The wider family
- Sleep challenges
Facilitators
Helen Cattermole
Parenting & Sleep Practitioner
Helen is a registered nurse in learning disabilities (RNLD) and worked as a challenging behaviour specialist nurse within the Berkshire Foundation Healthcare Trust, supporting adults with learning disabilities, as well as their families and carers. Now, Helen works for Parenting Special Children, where she delivers training on various topics, including sleep management, the "Who's In Charge?" program, Autism, "Time Out for Special Needs," and provides one-on-one clinics.
Attending details
Please book a ticket for each person attending. On booking you will receive a confirmation email.
After booking a ticket you MUST complete a West Berkshire Council Community Learning enrolment form. You can do so here: https://www.westberks.gov.uk/communitylearningenrolment
Parking restrictions: a ‘School Street Zone‘ applies in Royal Avenue, Curtis Road, and Gatcomb Close from 2:30 – 3:30 pm, and no parking is allowed on the school site itself during these hours.
Many of our events have waiting lists. If you are no longer able to attend please let us know so we can offer your place to someone else.
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