Positive Family Foundations Online | Family Learning

Positive Family Foundations is a free online parenting course from Coventry Family Learning, providing practical, evidence-based advice to help parents and carers better understand their primary-aged child's behaviour, wellbeing and development.

Positive Family Foundations Online Course | Coventry Family Learning

• Dates: Weekly videos sent every Monday from 21st September 2026 (10-week course)

• Time: Watch at a time that suits you

• Location: Online

• Suitable for: Parents and carers with primary-aged children

• Price: Free

• Booking: Enrol on the course here

• Contact: aeslifeskills@coventry.gov.uk | 024 7697 5200

Positive Family Foundations is a nurture-based online programme designed to help parents and carers build strong, positive relationships with their children. Over 10 weeks, you'll receive a 30-minute video every Monday, packed with practical advice and evidence-based strategies that you can watch whenever it suits your schedule.

The course explores how children develop and interact with their carers, helping parents better understand challenging behaviour while promoting emotional wellbeing and positive family relationships. It draws on brain development, attachment theory, sensory needs and emotional regulation to provide useful techniques that can be applied in everyday family life.

Throughout the course you'll:

• Receive a weekly 30-minute video by email

• Learn practical strategies to support behaviour, wellbeing and mental health

• Explore brain development, attachment theory, sensory needs and emotional regulation

• Discover techniques such as Emotion Coaching to positively influence behaviour

• Learn through the principles of PACE – Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy

• Receive digital resources to support your learning

• Have the opportunity to ask questions by email throughout the course

This flexible online course allows you to learn at your own pace, making it ideal for busy parents and carers who want practical, supportive guidance to help their children thrive. Enrol on the course here