Communication, problem solving and managing challenging behaviour are just a few of the skills involved in parenting or caring.
We have a range of courses available to parents, grandparents and carers to increase their ability to support their child’s learning and enhance parenting skills.
Our courses also encourage families to work and learn together in a fun and safe environment.
Take a look at our full range of courses below.
See drop down menus below for more information.
This course is for adults who would like to improve their first aid skills and create a safe environment for children in the home. It will centre on first aid procedures, ways to create a safe home, resuscitation skills, how to handle an emergency situation, dealing with child related emergencies and more. This course is taught in-person so you can ask questions and get feedback freely.
This course is suitable for those who would like to improve their First Aid skills and create a safe environment in their home.
The structure and delivery of the course’s curriculum will enable you to develop your skills in creating and maintaining a safer home, developing basic first aid skills for yourself and your family, as well as supporting your own progression to further learning.
Each week we will work on different skills. The course covers:
After this course has finished you may like to join in with other Family Learning courses or adult learning courses, including Functional Skills English, Maths or ICT. You will be given information about other courses and guidance during this course.
| Venue | Date / Weeks | Time |
| Coleridge | 11th March - 1st April, 4 weeks | 1pm - 3pm |
| McNay St | 22nd April - 20th May, 5 weeks | 10am - 12pm |
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This course is free of charge.
If you require help with the form please contact us on 01325 405601, 07932 869325 or l&[email protected].
This course is for parent or carers that are looking to develop their skills in maintaining a happy and healthy home. You will learn how to use a variety of skills to support your child at home and school, whilst developing your self-esteem and mindfulness. This course is taught in-person so you can ask questions and get feedback freely.
The course is for parents, grandparents and carers of children. It is an introduction to Family Learning.
The structure and delivery of the course’s curriculum will enable you to develop your skills in maintaining a happy and healthy home, developing self-esteem for yourself and your family, support your children at school, and support your own progression to further learning, such as Functional Skills English.
Each week, we will work on different skills. The course covers:
After this course has finished you may like to join in with other Family Learning courses or adult learning courses, including Functional Skills English, Maths or ICT. You will be given information about other courses and guidance during this course.
| Venue | Date / Weeks | Time |
| McNay Street | 3rd June to 1st July, 5 weeks | 10am to 12pm |
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This course is free of charge.
If you require help with the form please contact us on 01325 405601, 07932 869325 or l&[email protected].
Intensive Support is a unique service offered by Learning & Skills. Our tutors work with your family in your home or another venue chosen by you.
We provide a holistic approach to learning, looking at the whole family and the support required to ensure learning needs are met for all family members.
This learning could include: Family Safety, Positive Parenting, Online Safety, Family Health and Happiness, Happy Families and much more.
"The Learning & Skills Team play a vital role in supporting our Local Community and I cannot thank them enough for the support that they have given to me, to the Health Visiting Team and to some of the Families that we work with within our service" - Jennifer C - Harrogate and district NHS foundation trust.
To be eligible for this course you must live in Darlington and the Tees Valley area.
Please click here for a referral form
Intensive Support leaflet [pdf document]
This course is for adults with children up to the age of 11 years old or learners looking to boost their CV for a career in schools. You will learn how to identify effective parenting strategies, support self-esteem, use positive communication skills and much more. This course is taught in-person so you can ask questions and get feedback freely.
This unaccredited course is suitable for parents and carers of children up to the age of 11 years old. It may also be suitable for those who are looking to gain skills useful when working towards volunteering in schools or for progression on to other courses.
A basic level of English is useful.
The structure and delivery of the course’s curriculum will enable you to develop your parenting skills to support children’s learning and wellbeing. This course also aims to support you in progressing on to the next level course and to further learning opportunities.
Each week a different topic will be covered. Topics include:
You are encouraged to share appropriate personal knowledge, skills and experiences within a respectful and confidential environment.
After this course has finished you may like to join in with other Family Learning courses or adult learning courses, including Functional Skills English, Maths or ICT. You will be given information about other courses and guidance during this course.
| Venue | Date / Weeks | Time |
| McNay Street | 6th March - 27th March, 5 weeks | 12:45pm - 2:45pm |
| McNay Street | 24th April - 22nd May, 5 weeks | 12:45pm - 2:45pm |
| McNay Street | 5th June - 3rd July, 5 weeks | 12:45pm - 2:45pm |
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This course is free of charge.
If you require help with the form please contact us on 01325 405601, 07932 869325 or l&[email protected].
These sessions are for parents and carers with children aged 2-5 years old who wish to spend quality time learning through play together. Within the Darlington Children’s Library, you will take part in activities such as crafts, pretend play, jigsaws, and games, all linked to our book theme of the week. While taking part in these activities you will support your child’s language development and learn how this links to early reading skills. This course is tutored in-person so you can ask questions and get feedback freely.
Parents, grandparents, and carers of children aged 2-5 years who wish to attend an interactive, playful session, which will help their child develop good language skills and a love of books.
The enthusiasm to learn about and develop skills that will help their child.
The structure and delivery of the course’s curriculum will enable you to help your child develop a love of books. It aims to improve parent’s confidence and ability regarding the way they support and encourage their child’s reading skills.
Each week, we will work on different skills. These include:
After this course has finished you may like to join in with other Family Learning courses or adult learning courses, including Functional Skills English, Maths or ICT. You will be given information about other courses and guidance during this course.
Please contact us for more information
Please bring:
This course is free of charge.
If you require help with the form please contact us on 01325 405601, 07932 869325 or l&[email protected].
If you have any queries about our parenting and caring courses, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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