Supporting Behaviours that Challenge Offer

This family learning programme is for parents and carers in Knowsley whose children present with challenging behaviours.

The programme consists of four sessions delivered over three sessions. Contact us for the next available dates.

Our Supporting Behaviours that Challenge Learning Programme is commissioned by Knowsley Council.

There are two parts to the programme:

PART ONE: The Supporting Behaviours that Challenge Learning Programme explores what often lies behind behaviours that can be challenging and offers strategies to support our children and young people. Over the two days, we will look at the following (while also tailoring the content to you and your family):

Considering the behaviours that challenge parents/carers at home and how to approach them.	Find ways to become more responsive and less reactive to challenges.
Think about the values that should underpin how we manage behaviour at home.	Building communication skills.
Discuss the importance of building a good relationship with our child/young person.	Create a climate at home to encourage positive behaviour from our child / young person.
Consider how we can create an effective environment within the home.	Planning to reduce more high-level behaviour.

PART TWO The Neurodevelopmental Conditions Learning Programme supports families who think their child's behaviour could be because of autism, ADHD, sensory processing difficulty or a particular learning delay. Over six half-day sessions, you'll learn about these neurodevelopmental conditions and strategies to support the difficulties your child may present.

How to access the programmes.

Your child doesn't need to have a diagnosis for you to attend; we welcome anyone concerned about their child's behaviour to come along and learn more about different neurodevelopmental conditions and associated mental health needs.

Please email us to book your place.

Support for children and young people

Once you have attended either of these learning programmes, your child can access support to help them better understand themselves and their behaviour:
ND and Me – Understanding Me - Small groups for children aged 8-11 to help them better understand themselves and manage their behaviours.

Behaviours that Challenge Coaching for Young People (11-18) - upon completion of the Behaviours that Challenge programme for Parents and Carers the young person has the option of accessing our 1-2-1 coaching programme, which supports them to understand their neurodiversity and better manage their reactions to situations that they find challenging or difficult.

Coaching for young people aged 18-25 - To better understand themselves, promote positive decision making and manage difficulties that may affect their behaviour, neurodiverse young people, in Knowlsey, aged 18-25 who are presenting with behaviours that challenge can register their interest to attend without their parents/carers attending either of the learning programmes beforehand.

Click here to download the accessibility process.

For professionals

Professionals working with families in Knowsley struggling with behaviours that challenge can access workshops to help them better understand the cause of the behaviours.
We will work with local agencies, including children's centres, the Youth Offending Service, Positive Behaviour Support, Child Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), looked after children's teams, schools and colleges.

If you are a Knowsley agency that wishes to discuss someone they are working with, please contact us to request a coaching registration form.