Surrey Family Learning

Dad Matters Surrey are excited to be offering another free, online, Surrey-wide new dad workshop! 🎉
If you're an expectant or new dad with a baby under 12 weeks old join them to answer any questions you might have and learn more about:
🔸 Bonding and attachment
🔸 Mum’s and dad’s mental health and wellbeing
🔸 Coping with a crying baby
🔸 Supporting your partner
🔸 Where to go for help, advice and support
This could be your first baby or perhaps you’re just looking for reassurance - either way this workshop will help build your confidence and give you an opportunity to connect with other dads.
📍 Online via Teams
🗓 Monday, August 24th
⏰ 7pm - 8.30pm
If you know a new dad, tag them below, they might just be interested!
➡️ Sign up for free here: NDWAugust24.eventbrite.co.uk

🎒 Is your child starting school this September? 🎒

Starting Reception is an exciting milestone, but it can bring plenty of questions and worries for both children and parents.

Join our free online workshop and discover practical, research-informed ways to help your child feel confident, independent and ready for their next big adventure.

In this friendly and interactive session, you will:

✅ Understand what school readiness really means
✅ Learn what schools look for when children start Reception
✅ Explore the EYFS and key developmental milestones
✅ Support your child's emotional wellbeing and confidence
✅ Build resilience and independence
✅ Manage separation anxiety and drop-off routines
✅ Encourage problem-solving and frustration tolerance
✅ Create positive routines for a smooth transition to school

💬 Share experiences, reflect with other parents and carers, and pick up practical tips you can start using straight away.

👉 Enrol now and give your child the best start to their school journey. Link in comments ⬇️

It is National Reading Year 📚

Which means its the perfect time to join our FREE online storybook workshops for parents and carers. Discover how storybooks can help develop emotional resilience, empathy and mindfulness, while giving you the confidence to support your child at home.

You will learn:

✅ How to support your child’s wellbeing through reading together
✅ Fun, practical ways to develop emotional skills
✅ Tips to help manage and support your child’s anxiety

Our one-day workshops give you simple, effective tools you can use straight away.

BOOK your free place today! Link in comments ⬇️

🌟 Save the date for enrolments opening for courses starting in September 2026! 🌟

Wednesday 24 June
Autumn term courses and workshops will be available to view on our website.

Wednesday 1 July
Enrolments for Autumn courses and workshops will open at 9am, including online enrolment.

Wednesday 8 July
Enrolments for our Pathway to Wellbeing courses will open at 9am.

Courses and workshops start from Monday 7 September, and run through to mid-December, both online and at our seven centres.

Discover a new hobby, develop your skills, or take the next step towards your personal or professional goals.

Save the date and do something for you!

Looking for support, advice, or ways to feel more confident as a parent or carer?👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Surrey Family Learning is offering a fantastic range of FREE courses and workshops designed to help you build a happier, healthier family life 💛

Whether you would like support with your child or teenager’s behaviour, emotions, development, or learning, our friendly and supportive sessions are here to help.

Summer courses and workshops are now open for online booking!🌟

Courses include:
✔ Parenting – understand children’s behaviour, anxiety, mental health, school life, and transitions
✔ Parenting Teenagers – learn more about teenage behaviour, wellbeing, and navigating key stages such as Year 11
✔ Literacy – discover how books and reading can support emotions, confidence, and learning

Join us online and gain practical tips, support, and confidence for family life.

👉 Enrol on your free course today! Link in comments ⬇️

Free Courses for Parents and Carers 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Looking for ways to support your child and feel more confident at home? Surrey Family Learning offers a fantastic range of FREE courses and workshops to help you build a happier, healthier family life.

Whether you need support with behaviour, learning, or wellbeing, our friendly and tailored sessions are here to help you feel more confident and connected.

🌞 Summer courses are now open for online booking!

✔️ Parenting – Understand behaviour, anxiety, mental health, and school transitions
✔️ Parenting Teenagers – Navigate teenage years, including key stages like Year 11
✔️ Maths – Learn the methods used in schools today
✔️ Literacy – Support your child’s emotions and learning through books
✔️ Cookery – Create healthy, family-friendly meals together

👉 Enrol today and support your family’s learning journey. Link in comments ⬇️

Help your teenager navigate their next steps!

Is your child in Year 10 or 11? 🎓

Our FREE online 'Navigating the options after year 11' workshop is available to support you with post-16 options with your child.

From college and apprenticeships to training and work, this session will help you better understand the choices available and how to support your child with their next steps.

You will learn about:
⚫ College, apprenticeships, training and work pathways
⚫ Course levels and qualifications
⚫ Applications, deadlines and funding support
⚫ Common myths around post-16 choices

By the end of the session, you will feel more informed, confident and ready to support your child’s future.

👉 Help your child prepare for what comes next. Enrol today. Link in comments ⬇️

📚 Learner Achievement Spotlight 📚

We love celebrating what our learners go on to achieve, and this is a wonderful example of learning in action.

One of our long-standing learners, Michelle, has recently published her second children’s book, 'The Worry Box Monster.' 🧡
A story that connects beautifully with themes of wellbeing, emotional literacy and family learning.

Michelle has attended drawing and illustration courses, supported by tutor Sophie Artemis, for over 10 years. In this time, she has developed the skills, confidence and creative voice needed to turn an idea into a published book. Michelle has shared how adult learning has been truly life-changing and opened the door to opportunities such as future library and school readings.

👏 Huge congratulations on this fantastic milestone!
📖 Find her published book here: https://orlo.uk/AGqGE

Meet our new tutor

🌟 Tutor Spotlight: Fiona Yard 🌟

Meet Fiona Yard, one of our dedicated Family Learning Tutors.

With extensive experience in education, SEND support, safeguarding and family learning, Fiona is passionate about helping children and families thrive. Her supportive and approachable teaching style helps create inclusive learning environments where parents and carers can build confidence and develop practical skills.

This year, Fiona will be delivering:

📚 Build emotional resilience with storybooks
💚 Empower your child with supportive approaches to manage anxiety

She will also be supporting parents throughout the new academic year to deepen their understanding of their child’s education and development.

👉 Support your child’s wellbeing and confidence. Link in comments ⬇️