Early Years
Parenting Support
There are no courses on offer at present.
Courses that may be available 2012-13:
Solihull Approach - The First Five Years; Solihull Approach - The School Years
Two day foundation course (a fortnight apart) introducing 'The Solihull Approach' method of working with parents and carers. The emphasis is on enabling parents to identify clearly their problem and assisting them to find practical solutions. The principles are the same for both age ranges – the resource folders have age-appropriate material.
Target group: Public health nurses/health visitors, other health staff, children's service workers, primary mental health workers, social workers and others working on early intervention with parents experiencing difficulties.
The foundation course is a pre-requisite to a follow-on ‘Parent Group Facilitator’ training day
More information about the Solihull Approach is available from Julia Nelson on 01463 711176
Baby Massage Instructor Training
Three day course which equips those working with parents/carers of 0-1s with the skills to demonstrate baby massage techniques. Feedback shows that massage can aid sleep, relieve symptoms of colic and constipation and relax both infant and parent. Instruction can be offered 1:1 or in groups.
Please note, applicants without a nursing background will be required to learn a short additional paper on basic physiology
Target group: Public health nurses/health visitors, other health staff, children's service workers, others working on early intervention with parents of 0-1s experiencing difficulties.
For more information about any of these courses, please contact Julia Nelson, Early Years Health Development Officer, NHS Highland Tel. 01463 711176
