"EPEC and Being a Parent Course"

I signed up on a whim to train on the EPEC course being held last year and I'm so pleased I did it. I am a stay-at-home Mum and with my little one in morning nursery I was feeling a little lost and undervalued. I wanted to go back to work but also didnt want to miss out on the school pickups and afternoons with my youngest.

The EPEC course was well delivered in a down to earth and practical way. I felt well supported to then deliver the Being a Parent Course (BAP) to parents at Mansfield Woodhouse Childrens Centre.  Through small changes and with me being busy training or planning, my husband has begin to realise that when I do go back to work, the childcare situation will have to change, which has been important in increasing my confidence.

I had previously applied for evening jobs and found that the gaps in my work history from having my children were preventing me from even getting an interview! I was feeling useless, but the EPEC course and delivering the BAP course helped me to realise that I can help other parents who are feeling the same as me, and had experienced the same situations as I have. I'm looking forward to delivering the next course!