Community Education

Introduction to Parenting Skills Step 2

Course content & format

This is a 1 session a week programme for 6 weeks. This course is a follow-on course from step 1 and is intended to build on skills previously learnt. You will learn skills to identify issues that affect children and their parent, and tools to help you in your relationship with your child.

Your learning experience

The course will deliver

· Discovering your parenting style

· Setting the boundaries

· Keys to positive parenting

· Managing children’s behaviour

· Keeping children safe

· The importance of communication

· Handling conflict

Entry qualifications

Please see here for our Standard Entry Qualifications. Please note some of our technical qualifications have different requirements, please contact admissions for further information.


None, but should have completed the Step 1 course

How is this course assessed?

· You will be assessed through a variety of assessment methods including discussions, activities and personal reflection.

What can I do next?

· Next course in this suite of learning is Time out for Parents Step 3