Funded courses available for parents and carers
by Educate Magazine January 16, 2020 · Education News
Professionals working with families in Merseyside can benefit from funded Youth Connect 5 (YC5) courses that will run from December to March 2020.
Developed in response to ‘Future in Mind’ (FiM), a report that contains recommendations from a group of agencies and organisations jointly chaired by NHS England and the Department of Health, whilst supporting Local Transformation Plans and emotional health and wellbeing strategies, YC5 adopts a prevention approach by up-skilling families and carers.
Speaking about the course, Tony Niemen, mental health promotion worker at Merseyside Youth Association said: “Parents and carers play a pivotal role in promoting the knowledge, skills and environment that can help children cope with adversity.
“We recognise parents as experts on their children; this course is designed to be supportive and build on the knowledge, skills and expertise that some parents and carers already possess.”
The course will also ensure parents and carers are familiar with how to access information, support and services available to them. More information on Youth Connect 5 can be found at www.youthconnect5.org.uk
