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professional development working with challenging parents
All staff working in education occasionally encounter difficult or demanding parents, perhaps parents who are under a great deal of strain or in very difficult family situations, or who have unhelpful ways of relating to others. Such parents may behave aggressively or even violently. This course explores a range of strategies and practical approaches that both teaching and support staff may find help in such situations.The course includes four informative modules and two tutor-marked assignments to check your understanding. All tutors are experienced educators who have experience of working with parents in educational settings. Study topics include: understanding difficult and challenging behaviour in parents; handling meetings with difficult parents; defusing aggression;recording key information and events; legal responsibilities; impacts on children and young people; understanding the emotional impact of aggression and threats of violence. Includes all study materials, course textbook, Dealing with Difficult People, and full tutorial support. Students have up to twelve months to complete this course, allowing them to work through the modules at their own pace. On successful completion of the course students are awarded a certificate of course completion. why choose us? Our courses are updated frequently to ensure they include the latest research, idea and techniques. Our tutorial support is second-to-none. When you enrol on the course you are assigned an experienced personal tutor who will work with you all the way through. Tutors are available by e-mail at any time to offer support, advice or if you would just like a chat about how the course is going - including weekends, bank holidays and evenings! We see this level of support as central to the success of our courses. If you would prefer to chat to your tutor you can arrange a call back through the main office at a mutually convenient time.
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spreading the cost of your courseYou can spread the cost of your course using our instalment plan. Pay only the deposit when you enrol and spread the rest of your course fee over 6 monthly payments. There is a £20 administration fee if you choose this option. Total cost: £252.63 plus £20; deposit - £55; six monthly instalments - £32.94. You will only be charged the deposit when you enrol. For telephone enrolments call: 01896 860661. Learning Curve is one of the UK's leading distance learning providers. All of our home study courses include study material, which is sent out in an attractive, hardwearing folder, essential course books and full tutorial support. We are accredited by the Open and Distance Learning Quality Council, members of the Association of British Correspondence Colleges, and registered as providers with the Learning Skills Council. |
