This 2 day workshop is intended for trained facilitators who’ve had a break before or between delivering the programme to parents. The refresher workshop will also help facilitators who do not feel confident about their understanding or delivery of the curriculum.
This training is essential for facilitators who are going to embark on delivering SFSC as part of the Together research study and for these participants the training is free of charge.
Aims
The workshop aims to:
revisit the evidence and concepts that inform SFSC
review the SFSC curriculum and the methods used to deliver it to parents
provide an opportunity to practice delivery.
Qualifications and experience needed
Delegates must have completed the five day SFSC training course.
Format of the day
This tried and tested workshop will include:
interactive exercises
exploration of evidence on parenting and the outcomes for children
modelling of effective practice in programme delivery
signposting to other support and resources
opportunities for individuals to practice and reflect on how they can implement best practice.
Materials
Participants will receive a copy of the latest edition of the SFSC facilitator manual with USB memory stick, worth £100 if they do not already have a current copy.
Outcomes of the training
By the end of the 2 day workshop participants will:
demonstrate improved understanding of how parents can improve the outcomes for their children
understand how to deliver SFSC to all parents
demonstrate how they can deliver SFSC using best practice
demonstrate how to create and maintain a safe and supportive environment for learning to take place
understand the importance of maintaining the fidelity of the SFSC programme
Additional benefits
Benefits of the day include:
better able to meet the requirements of the National Occupational Standards for Working with Parents
better respond to the changing environment for early years education as a result of the Nutbrown review (2012) Foundations for Quality
learning for continuous professional development; and
opportunity to meet others, often from different agencies but with shared interests.
