Understanding Anxiety
Course Summary
Course Code: HO4A72EO25
Start Date: Thursday 16 April 2026
Start Time and Lesson Duration: 09:00 for 2.00 hours
Duration: 1 lessons over 1 week(s)
Location: Birch Primary School
Fee: Free Help
Description
We'd like to invite parents and carers to a relaxed and informative session at Birch Primary all about understanding children's anxieties and how we can support them. During this workshop, we'll explore what anxiety can look like in children, why it happens, and the practical strategies we use in school to help pupils feel safe, confident, and more in control. You'll also gain simple ideas you can use at home to reassure and guide your child through worrying moments. We hope you can join us as we work together to support our children's wellbeing and emotional resilience.
What is this course about?
An adults only course to support you, and assist you with understanding your children. This course will be delivered in person.
Who is the course for?
Parents/carers and grandparents of school aged children living in Essex.
What can I expect to learn?
Tips and strategies on making parenting as stress free as possible.
How will I learn?
This course is being in person. The sessions will be facilitated by the tutor in an informal and relaxed environment.
How will I know how well I am doing?
You will be given tutor feedback at the end of each task. The tutor will work with you to support you with any individual issues that you may be experiencing.
Will I have to do any work at home?
There will be tasks set to do with your child and then to report back to your tutor.
What will I need to provide?
Just yourself.
Are there any other costs?
There are no extra costs associated with this course.
What can I do next?
When you finish this course we will provide you with details about what programmes you can move on to next.
Further information
For all enquiries regarding this course please contact aclfamilylearning@essex.gov.uk
Location
Birch Primary School
School Hill
Birch
Colchester
CO2 0LZ