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Free online courses for parents and carers
- 0-1 Years
- 1-5 Years
- 5-11 Years
- 11-19 Years
- SEND
- Child development and growing up
We know that parenting at any stage can be a challenge. From reading baby cues to toddler tantrums, growing independence to teenage emotions. That's why 'In Our Place' offers free courses to help you understand how best to support your child.
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How a parenting course can help
If you’re struggling with an aspect of your child’s behaviour, or simply want to be prepared for the changes ahead, these courses are for you.
The courses are:
- completely free
- designed by experts in collaboration with parents
- split into bite-size chunks that you can complete at your own pace
- interactive, including videos and quizzes
- accessible on mobile devices
It is an easy way to add to your parenting knowledge whenever you get a spare few minutes. It could be on the bus to work, waiting at the school gate or during a TV advert break.
You can either read or listen to the course content, and the courses are available in multiple languages.
Who the courses are aimed at
These courses are for you if you are:
- pregnant, or your partner is pregnant
- a parent or carer of a child aged 0 to 19
- a teenager (there are specific courses just for you)
What courses are available
Choose from a range of courses including:
- understanding your baby
- understanding your child: from toddler to teenager
- understanding your child with additional needs
- understand your child's mental health and wellbeing
- understanding your teenager's brain
- understanding your feelings - for teenagers only
- understanding your relationships
Last reviewed: 22 April, 2024
