Opportunities for Parents & Carers

A reminder that as SJF parents and carers you are invited to complete any of the free online ‘Level 2’ CACHE/TQUK/NCFE accredited courses listed below, which are being funded by the government. These are facilitated by ‘The Aim Group’ and are targeted at those of you wanting to gain a better understanding of the key issues around young people's mental health and wellbeing.

1. Understanding Autism

• learn how individuals process sensory information and understand characteristics
• learn how speech, language and communication differ in people with Autism

2. Understanding Children and Young Peoples Mental Health

• understand factors which may affect young people’s mental health
• understand the impact of these factors and how to support children

3. Understanding Behaviour that Challenges

• learn how to support positive behaviour
• understand the importance of effective communication and how to manage challenging behaviour

4. Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties

• understanding the characteristics of ADHD, ADD, Dyslexia & Dyscalculia
• understanding the importance of early diagnosis, assessment methods available to diagnose learning difficulties

Typically the courses will be completed over a ten-week period, though this depends on how you engage. Though there are no exams, essays or end of course assessments, courses are equivalent to a GCSE Grade C standard, so some comprehensive answers will be required for different questions. Parents/carers can do as many courses as they like, but just one at a time, and to be eligible, they must be one of the following:    

• aged 19 or over on or before 31st August 2021    
• UK/EU resident for 3+ years    
• not already on a Government funded course (an apprenticeship for example)    

The courses are free, but a drop-out fee can be charged if someone enrols and then makes no attempt to complete the course without a valid reason. Extensions will be granted for valid reasons and/or if someone has additional needs. Click here to complete the registration and you will then be contacted by someone who will explain how the enrolment works and answer any questions that you might have.