Our high-quality Time Out for Parents facilitator training will equip you with the skills, knowledge and confidence to work effectively in groups with parents.
On completion you will be licensed to deliver our popular range of Time Out for Parents courses.
Being a parent can be both rewarding and challenging, and all parents at times will benefit from others coming alongside them as they bring up their children. Our practical and accessible Time Out for Parents courses are evidence-based and will equip and support parents through the various stages of parenthood.
For more information read our facilitator training booklet and Theory of Change document. The training is CPD accredited.
'The courses are user-friendly and have clear and helpful content, with amazing feedback from parents and huge impact shown positively on the pre and post-data.'
About our online training
Our practical and interactive facilitator training has been delivered to more than 1,500 people, from schools, community groups, local authorities and other statutory agencies.
The training is a combination of online learning, on our Care for the Family Learning Hub, and group sessions with our trainers on Zoom.
If you would like your team to attend our facilitator training as a group, please contact us to discuss online and face-to-face in-house training options.
To be licensed to run our core range of Time Out for Parents courses you need to complete both part one and part two training.
When you have completed the training you will receive ongoing support by phone and email with our Community Training team, and through our dedicated web pages, facilitator newsletters and Facebook group.
Part One
Focuses on the skills to run a group well by giving you the knowledge, skills and confidence to work with groups of parents.
- Key underpinning theory and knowledge about group dynamics and the facilitator role
- An understanding of different learning styles and their place in delivering course material
- An opportunity to practise facilitating in a small group
Delegates have two weeks to complete the required online learning, which must be completed before the Zoom sessions.
Part One group sessions with the trainers are over two days:
- Day one: 9.30am – 2.30pm
- Day two: 9.30am – 12.45pm
Part Two
Focuses on equipping you to work in partnership with parents.
- Giving you an opportunity to reflect on your own beliefs, values and attitudes
- Providing underpinning knowledge of key theories on the parent-child relationship
- Exploring practical and positive parenting strategies
Delegates have two weeks to complete the required online learning, which must be completed before the Zoom sessions.
Part Two group session with the trainers is one day:
- Day one: 9.30am – 2.30pm
'The trainers brought a wealth of knowledge, woven with personal examples and illustrations that ‘earthed’ the content and made it relevant, interesting and valuable.'
Book your training
Part one dates
Part one – Online learning
- Thursday 9 January to Monday 27 January 2025
Part one – Live sessions
- Tuesday 28 January – 9.30am-2.30pm
- Thursday 30 January – 9.30am-12.45pm
Prices
- Statutory sector/individuals: £230
- Voluntary sector/churches: £155
Part one – Online learning
- Friday 14 February to Sunday 2 March 2025
Part one – Live sessions
- Monday 3 March – 9.30am-2.30pm
- Wednesday 5 March – 9.30am-12.45pm
Prices
- Statutory sector/individuals: £230
- Voluntary sector/churches: £155
Part One – Online learning
- Tuesday 15 April to Friday 2 May
Part one – Live sessions
- Saturday 3 May – 9.30am-2.30pm
- Saturday 17 May – 9.30am-12.45pm
Prices
- Statutory sector/individuals: £240
- Voluntary sector/churches: £160
Part One – Online learning
- Thursday 15 May to Monday 2 June
Part one – Live sessions
- Tuesday 3 June – 9.30am-2.30pm
- Thursday 5 June – 9.30am-12.45pm
Prices
- Statutory sector/individuals: £240
- Voluntary sector/churches: £160
Part two dates
Part two – Online learning
- Thursday 30 January to Wednesday 12 February 2025
Part two – Live session
- Thursday 13 February – 9.30am-2.30pm
Prices
- Statutory sector/individuals: £115
- Voluntary sector/churches: £80
Part two – Online learning
- Thursday 27 February to Tuesday 18 March 2025
Part two – Live session
- Wednesday 19 March – 9.30am-2.30pm
Prices
- Statutory sector/individuals: £115
- Voluntary sector/churches: £80
Part two – Online learning
- Tuesday 20 May to Friday 6 June
Part two – Live session
- Saturday 7 June – 9.30am-2.30pm
Prices
- Statutory sector/individuals: £120
- Voluntary sector/churches: £80
Part two – Online learning
- Thursday 29 May to Monday 16 June
Part two – Live session
- Tuesday 17 June – 9.30am-2.30pm
Prices
- Statutory sector/individuals: £120
- Voluntary sector/churches: £80
'Excellent training by informative, confident trainers. Superb range of delivery styles keeping the group engaged.'
Children with additional needs training
To deliver our specialist course you will also need to attend this extra online training.
CPD
Care for the Family is an accredited CPD provider with CPDSO. CPD helps equip you to do your work to recognised standards and maintain them. Once you have completed the Part One and Part Two training you will qualify for a nationally recognised CPD certificate for 15 hours.
More information
If you are an organisation and would like your team to attend our facilitator training as a group, please contact us to discuss online and face-to-face in-house training options.
If you have completed appropriate prior training with a recognised provider, it may not be necessary for you to attend Part One and/or Part Two of the training in order to gain a core facilitator licence.
Our trainers are widely experienced with a range of backgrounds in education, health and social care. They are qualified to the equivalent of the Level 3 Award in Education and Training, and Work with Parents, and have practical experience of working with groups, supporting parents and running parenting courses.
Read our online training terms and conditions.
Care for the Family’s primary purpose is to strengthen family life in the UK. While this training is available online, unfortunately, on this occasion, we are unable to take bookings from anyone who is residing outside the UK.
