Family Thrive Course Leader

Course Outcomes

This training will equip you to lead Thrive’s six-session programme, Family Thrive: Empowering parents and carers, in your setting.

You will gain the skills, language and resources to deliver the programme with confidence and clarity, sharing Thrive’s relational approach in ways that are accessible, engaging and meaningful for parents and carers.

You will learn how to create a warm, inclusive learning space that welcomes parents and carers of children and young people at all stages of development and abilities. The course supports you to meet the varying needs and experiences of families, helping them to feel seen, valued and better able to support their children’s emotional growth.

You will also strengthen your skills in group facilitation, relational delivery and co-regulation, enabling you to lead sessions that build understanding and connection.

Who is it for?

This course is designed for Thrive Licensed Practitioners who want to share Thrive with parents and carers in their setting or service.

It is suitable for those working in schools, early years settings, alternative provision, family support, pastoral care or other roles where connection with families is key. Whether you are a teaching assistant, SENDCO, therapist, family worker or teacher, this course offers a structured and supportive way to extend your Thrive practice and reach more families.

Family Thrive Course Leader is also an ideal stepping stone towards becoming a Thrive Licensed Trainer.

What you'll learn

Would you like to deepen your Thrive practice and build stronger relationships with families? Are you looking for a structured, confidence-building way to lead parent and carer groups in your setting?

This course gives you the skills to deliver the Family Thrive programme with confidence. You will learn how to share Thrive theory in ways that feel relevant and manageable for parents and carers, and how to guide them through reflective, practical sessions that support connection and understanding at home.

You will learn how to:

• Facilitate engaging, inclusive sessions using the Family Thrive manual
• Present ideas clearly and in ways that are easy to understand
• Support parents and carers of children and young people across all age ranges
• Use metaphor, storytelling and visuals to explain core Thrive concepts
• Maintain a calm, connected group space that supports learning
• Manage questions or concerns with curiosity and confidence

Course structure

This blended course includes:

E-learning module (3 hours)

• Explore the purpose and shape of each session
• Watch model teaches and reflect on effective delivery
• Practise adapting materials and planning your own sessions

Virtual session 1

• Build familiarity with the Family Thrive programme
• Learn how to manage group sessions, logistics and co-delivery
• Begin practising short segments of course delivery

Virtual session 2

• Deliver activities in small groups using the Family Thrive manual
• Explore group energy, emotional regulation and facilitation presence
• Reflect on what builds confidence and connection

Virtual session 3

• Consolidate learning through final peer presentations
• Think through how to prepare your setting and build engagement
• Leave with a full set of tools and clear next steps