Parent Themed Workshops

All sessions start at 10.30am and finish at 12.30pm, refreshments will be provided on arrival.

All sessions parents will have a BSL interpreter and these sessions are for both Deaf and hearing parents.

Supporting Siblings – Wednesday, 24^th February 2010

Speaker: Valerie Copenhagen (NDCS)

Subject Matter:

• Family relationships
• A sibling perspective
• Findings from the recent NDCS consultation
• Engaging extended family members
• Best practices

Parenting Skills Course, Taster Morning– Wednesday, 31^st March 2010

Speakers: Raena Raja & Zobia (NDCS)

Subject Matter:

·         Recognise the importance of self-esteem and identify ways of building their self-esteem

·         Recognise what high self-esteem can do for their children

·         Understand what a parent’s needs are and the importance of having those needs met

·         Identify how building self-esteem benefits their relationship with their deaf child

·         Describe behaviour rather than labelling

·         Use descriptive praise to raise self-esteem and change behaviour

Safeguarding & Internet– Wednesday, 26^th May 2010

Speakers: Karen Simpson/Dani Sive (Frank Barnes School)

Subject Matter:

• Accessing the internet
• Age appropriate areas
• Parental Control
• Inappropriate websites e.g. chat rooms
• Being safe on the internet
• Children’s awareness of the internet

Any queries, please do not hesitate in contacting Catherine Drew, deafstudies@fbarnes.camden.sch.uk

* All sessions are free!