The first few months of life are crucial for children to develop attachments and learn about emotions and social interactions in their family. This lays the foundations for future social, emotional and cognitive development. Children who do not have secure relationships early in life are at greater risk of significant mental health problems, educational difficulties or conduct disorders.

An understanding of attachment as described by British psychoanalyst John Bowlby and others is essential learning for all those working with children and parents: this training is suitable for teachers and educators, health and social care workers, foster carers.

The aim of this one day course is to enable practitioners to:

• Describe the key concepts of attachment theory
• Identify patterns of secure and insecure attachment, and their effects on children
• Explain patterns of attachment and impact on parenting styles
• Explore ways of creating a secure base for their organisation and families

Refreshments will be available throughout the day, please note that lunch will not be provided.

If you have any questions please contact the training team on 01273 420973 or email [email protected]

Invoice Terms

All course places will be invoiced within 14 days of booking. payment is due within 30 days of the invoice date, or before the course takes place.

Cancellation Policy

Attendee cancellations must be emailed to [email protected]

Places cancelled more than 4 weeks before the course start date will receive a full refund, those cancelled between 2 and 4 weeks will receive  50% refund. Places cancelled with less than two weeks notice will not be refunded, every attempt will be made to transfer the place to another course on a different date.

Cancellation by Safety Net

Safety Net reserves the right to cancel or postpone a course in the event of there being insufficient bookings to make it viable to run the session. In the event of a cancellation or postponement we will endeavour to inform all participants a minimum of a week before the course is due to take place, although please be aware that this is not always possible. All course fees will be reimbursed in full, or if you prefer the payment will be transferred in full to another Safety Net course on a different date. Safety Net shall not accept liability for any consequential loss and will have no liability to reimburse any other costs that may have been incurred such as transport, accommodation etc.