Register for free online courses for families

Bringing up children is a lot of fun but can also have its challenges. There are times when receiving some advice can be helpful.

If you are a Surrey resident, you can have free access to online parenting courses that include top tips from childcare, education and NHS health experts.

There are a number of courses available, the key topics are:

  • Understanding your pregnancy
  • Understanding your baby
  • Understanding your child
  • Understanding your teenager
  • Understanding your child with additional needs

The online courses contain advice relevant to expectant parents, parents, grandparents and carers of children of all ages including those with Additional Needs and Disabilities (AND).


About the online courses for parents

Access to the courses is unlimited with no expiry date, so you can return as and when you need and want to. Each course has between 9 and 11 sessions, which last roughly 20 minutes each. There are also activities that can be carried out between courses.

The courses are available in other languages including Urdu, Chinese and Polish.


How to register for the courses?

Registration is quick and easy. Go to the Ourplace online learning website and use the access code 'ACORN' to get your free courses.

Register for our online courses

These courses are provided by the Solihull Approach and brought to you by Surrey County Council and Children and Family Health Surrey.


Recent feedback received about the courses

Very interesting, I have already recommended it to two people I know whom I think it would help.

"Thank you for the great resources and course. I have got some new insights into my children's world!"


Other courses and advice

See our Parenting courses and advice page for more free courses and advice.


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