For ten years Parents for Inclusion has offered a flexible training course to parents of disabled children. The course gives parents disability equality training and the skills, knowledge and support to facilitate inclusive lives for their young people. Parents learn how to take a lead in building inclusive communities.

 

Through an apprenticeship (learning by doing) parents build their skills and confidence to work on the 'Getting a Life' helpline, facilitate inclusion groups in schools or to become a trainer of our workshops and courses.

 

Our 'graduates' tell us that the Inclusion Training Pathway has changed their lives and that of their children as a consequence. At Parents for Inclusion we know just how much the parents who have trained with us have learnt and achieved: What brilliant allies they have become to their young people, to disabled people as well as to other parents and what changes - big and small - they have effected in their families and communities.

 

One parent, who started on the Inclusion Training Pathway last autumn to become an inclusion group facilitator, says:

 

"The most important thing I took away from the training with Parents for Inclusion is this: When I look at my son now I think 'yes, you are my child! The problems you and we encounter are the problems of the world and of other people. Together we can find solutions, which work for you and which respect you.' I have also learnt to deal with issues, particularly regarding my son's education more positively. The training gave me the knowledge to address what was not right and gave me the confidence to stand up for my son in a constructive way. Meeting other parents and linking up with each other is the best cure for feeling alone and isolated - always."

We are now in a position to take the Inclusion Training Pathway through an accreditation process with the Open College Network, so that the participants will be formally recognised for their achievements. 

 

The first accredited Inclusion Training Pathway course started in January 2009 and will last 15 to 18 months. You will be attending training days, learn skills by becoming an apprentice with the current Parents for Inclusion facilitators, do some study in your own time and plan your own project. Allow 6-8 hours per week during term time for this course. You will be supported in your learning in small mentor groups.  The training days are held in London.

 
You will gain credits for your efforts, which in turn will be nationally recognised by employers and further education training providers.

 

Download an Inclusion Pathway flyer
(4 pages folded)

 

 

This project is funded by City Bridge Trust

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