Our community focused approach, led by Action for Children, aims to convey to parents, carers and families, key messages about baby brain development using trusted messengers. Our fully funded (free) course supports anyone whose community role brings them into contact with children aged 0-2 years and their parent/carers. Learning together, we share understanding of baby brain development, bonding and resilience, building confidence in passing this information on to parents /carers and communities.

The training covers;

Understanding the importance of baby brain development, especially during the vital 0-2 years. We share the most up to date, evidence-based information in an accessible way. This course is about sharing and learning together.
Building confidence in passing this information on widely. Did you know that only a third of parents know this information? We want it to be ‘all our business’.
Supporting resilience. How you can help parents by looking after yourself, encouraging parents to look after themselves, so that they can look after their children.
Tools for being in relationships with others, including Dan Hughes PACE.
Signposting you to evidence-based resources that you can easily pass onto parents.
Risk and trauma in the early years, and how to build resilience for lifelong skills.
Self-care for wellbeing – recognising if you are not alright then you are not as available for the child / carer.

The training is for toddler group leaders and volunteers, childminders, foster carers, peer supporters and anyone whose role brings them into contact with children aged 0-2 years and their carers and community members/ volunteers who link in with families with children aged 0-2.

How will it be delivered:

A blended learning approach consisting of: digital, face to face interactive workshops; video learning and podcasts; and self-led learning fully supported by digital training notes, and trainer availability.

The dates and times are:

Session 1 - Wednesday 1st May, Sticklepath Family Hub, Sticklepath Primary School, Woodville Estate, Barnstaple, EX31 2HH

Session 2 - Wednesday 8th May, Sticklepath Family Hub, Sticklepath Primary School, Woodville Estate, Barnstaple, EX31 2HH

Session 3 - Wednesday 15th May, Group Peer learning week (via Fred our learning platform)

Session 4 - Wednesday 22nd May, Sticklepath Family Hub, Sticklepath Primary School, Woodville Estate, Barnstaple, EX31 2HH

Session 5 - Wednesday 29th May, Group Peer learning week (via Fred our learning platform)

Session 6 - Wednesday 5th June, Sticklepath Family Hub, Sticklepath Primary School, Woodville Estate, Barnstaple, EX31 2HH

Session 7 - Wednesday 3rd July, Sticklepath Family Hub, Sticklepath Primary School, Woodville Estate, Barnstaple, EX31 2HH

Sessions 1 - 6 are from 10.30am until 12.45pm. Session 7 is from 10.30am until 12pm.

You will need to have access to Teams, via a laptop/ desktop / tablet.

Places are limited to 6, so you need to register soon.

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We hope you’re able to join us!

Building Babies Brains - Community Champions