HAF Toolkit for parents and carers
Learning, training, and work
Support with learning and skills for parents, carers, and families.
Family Learning
Free courses and workshops from Bucks Adult Learning to support parents with helping their child's education and development from 18 months to 14 years. Learning through play and giving confidence in helping with school subjects and well-being.
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Free parenting programmes and resources
The Family Hubs parenting programmes will help you develop new and existing parenting skills, offer advice and build your confidence as parents of children from toddlers to teens.
Parents as First Teachers (PAFT)
Parents as First Teachers is a voluntary programme is free to all parents and carers of babies and preschool children (0 to 5 years), and is designed to enhance child development and school achievement.
Your involvement can begin as soon as you know you are pregnant. There are home visits available for some families and monthly group meetings available for all families.
If you are looking for work, but cannot find the right opportunity then consider employment with supported training via an Apprenticeship.
Apprenticeships via local employers or training providers include:
- schools
- nurseries
- office
- accounting
- health care sector
Vocational qualification opportunities are through blended or distance learning such as:
- bookkeeping
- accountancy
- early years
- health and social care
Contact us for the full list of courses available.
Free courses for targeted learners to help you:
- learn new skills
- be more confident
- meet new people
- become a volunteer
- get a qualification
- support with moving into work
Subjects include:
- Maths
- English (including ESOL)
- Digital skills
- Health and wellbeing
- Cookery/budgeting
- Employability skills
For more information please contact: