We often get asked for details on the support that is available to families living in and around York; so we have put together this list of local organisations which we hope you will find useful.
Read MoreLiz Mould is a teacher and a parent who has been teaching in primary schools for 11 years. We invited Liz to talk to us about her experience of homeschooling.
Read MoreEaster is one of the most important holidays in the Christian calendar and is recognised around the globe. This year celebrations are likely to be very different as we stay at home in order to halt the spread of coronavirus.
We have come up with some ideas and activities to help make the Easter weekend that little bit special during the lockdown and to ensure that those who want to celebrate its true meaning can do so.
Read More“Thank you! I wish I could have done this years ago but very grateful to have the opportunity now. Feeling really confident that this will help me support my kids. LIFE CHANGING! So many useful tips and strategies were given and it was so nice to meet other parents too”
Read More“Things are a heck of a lot better at home now. I’d recommend this course to anyone!”
Read MoreIt can be hard to know what to say or do when a young person you're working with is feeling very anxious, and even more challenging if they have a panic attack. So, here is our collection of easy ways to help.
Read More“I find that I learn most from the group discussions. I have picked up hints and tips not only from the course tutors and the handouts we are given, but from discussions with the other parents on the course. It’s such a positive and caring environment, everyone supports each other and there is no judgement at all.”
Read MoreThose old cliches about 'you can't pour from an empty jug' are absolutely true. How can we keep giving when there is nothing left to give?
Read MoreIt is true that all children have their moments of being challenging - episodes like having a tantrum about bed time, or refusing to do maths homework spring to mind! However, there is a difference between the usual tantrums associated with children growing up and learning about rules and boundaries, and what is classed as ‘challenging behaviour’.
Read MoreNew dates are now available for booking in Selby and Scarborough on our FREE Essential Skills for Working with Children and Young People course.
Read More“It is not about removing risk, it is more about shoring up the resources to deal with it.”
Read MoreThis week, we spoke to Steph, a Lead Teaching Assistant from London: "The best thing about my role? Seeing our students learn life skills, and the pure joy they experience when they have the light bulb moment."
Read More"So often within children and young people's services, input is short lived. This is in massive contrast to the mentoring where I can meet with a young person every week for a year - allowing real connections to form." - This week, we had a chat with Joy, learning about her experiences working with children and young people as a volunteer Mentor.
Read More"There's always something new to learn, and every child, family and situation is different, so every day is different and brings a new challenge. I love knowing a child is safer or happier because of my work."
Read More"I had the interview on Friday and got the job ten minutes after the interview. To say I was stunned was an understatement!"
Read More“I’ve found the courses really, really good. It’s been a great first step back into the world of learning and education because it’s friendly, informal, and a lot of people that have come on the Essential Skills for Working with Children and Young People course have similar experiences to me."
Read MoreNew free Essential Skills for Working With Children and Young People courses open for bookings. All thanks to En:Able grant funding.
Read MoreStudies show that children who read regularly perform better across the curriculum, developing a broader vocabulary and increasing their general knowledge.
Read More"I will now consider working with children in education. Thank you so much for the great three weeks of inspiring me"
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