This FREE short course is intended for anyone who looks after children or may be interested to work with children.

On the course you will understand and encourage simple wellbeing habits for children and also nurture positive behaviours and lifestyles for the whole family. The course will explore simple tips and ideas you can try at home or when out and about with children.

There is opportunity to meet and socialise with others in the group, in a friendly, relaxed environment and free refreshments.

Learners with any special needs can discuss these with the tutor at the information session to ensure that the course is suitable or can be adapted for their needs.

This course provides a step towards opening a range of opportunities for further learning or work.
See our 'What to do next' section for more information.

 

 

This course is for 5 weeks, please check you can attend every session for the whole course.
If these dates or times are not suitable, we will be offering more courses later in the year.

Once you've registered your interest, you will receive emails from us to keep you updated and to provide you with more information.

At the first session, bring your ID and the tutor will offer you details about the course, and a chance to ask any questions.

Learners must be aged 19 or over from 1st August 2026.

Unfortunately you will not be eligible to enrol on this course if you live in Wolverhampton, Walsall, Sandwell, Dudley, Solihull or Birmingham.

The course is FREE for those who are eligible to enrol on the course.

Donnington Community Hub

The venue has some limited parking with nearby off road parking available.

The building is wheelchair accessible. A café is available with refreshments on site.

Donnington Hub, St Matthews Road, Donnington TF2 7RB

Richard.Overton@telford.gov.uk
01952 382202

Home - Donnington Partnership Charitable Trust

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At the end of the session the tutor will advise you on further learning opportunities. You can search for more courses on Learn Telford which we regularly update with details of new courses throughout the year.

Learners can also progress onto other child related courses including Child Development Level 1 & 2, Supporting Children's Learning Level 1, Dyslexia Awareness Level 2.

You may also be interested in our work preparation courses in Mentoring Level 1, and Customer Service Introduction Level, Level 1 and Level 2, Computing for Jobseekers Introduction Level, Level 1 and Level 2.

For learners looking for work or who want a change in career, we can offer you advice to guide you in the right direction and opportunities to gain qualifications in English and maths in Functional Skills up to Level 2.

If you are looking to work with children or a thinking of career change, below are some career opportunities to support the skills learnt on this course i.e. understand child development, behaviour, communication, and strategies for supporting positive behaviour.

Possible career paths include:

• Teaching Assistant
• Learning Support Assistant
• Nursery Assistant / Early Years Practitioner
• Childcare Worker
• School Midday Supervisor
• Family Support Worker
• Youth Support Worker
• Children's Centre Worker
• Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Assistant
• Playworker

 

Opening Hours 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday

Telephone: 01952 382888

Email: support@learntelford.ac.uk

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