However, schools are finding it harder to offer timely support because:
Family First is a 12-week, online programme designed to help parents support their children with their emotions and behaviour.
The programme:
You set up a family on our system by entering a few quick details and they're immediately ready to start.
The programme follows a simple 3-step process.
Family First: Behaviour Secrets for Parents is a 12-week programme that's delivered online.
It's carefully paced and follows a logical order... so before you know it, your families will be using a set of 'behaviour secrets' that work together to boost children's happiness, emotional security and behaviour.
Families don't have time to waste - so we've condensed all this information into short, easy-to-follow videos and quizzes.
Each Family First:Behaviour Secrets video jumps right in with a practical, tested strategy parents can start using immediately.
No more wading through content (endlessly repeating itself), looking for the good stuff.
Our no-nonsense approach will save families hours.
The difference with Family First and other programmes is we don't just give your families some strategies and say... over to you!
That's no way to learn 😢
Instead, we follow up with email messages that guide parents through the programme, week after week. It's like we're walking the path with them.
Families will get:
And all of this support can be provided instantly, to your families, for less than £2.39 per month.
The answer is no. Family First isn't trying to replace either of these professionals.
But here's the thing:
In a time when families have to wait for long periods to get support - and social distancing makes that work difficult - Family First means your school can immediately offer families twelve-weeks of support.
And if you have a family support worker or pastoral worker in school, you're free to use Family First as a framework to structure the more personal support you give your parents.
It gives you the best of both worlds.
Simon Currigan and Emma Shackleton are the co-founders of Beacon School Support.
Simon Currigan
Simon has over 12 years experience supporting over 60 schools across the Midlands. His work is focused on helping pupils who find it difficult to manage their emotions and behaviour.
That means he's got valuable, day-to-day experience of which strategies work best - and which to avoid.
Emma Shackleton
Emma is very experienced at supporting children with behaviour needs.
She's delivered training and support to schools throughout Birmingham for over 13 years and is very knowledgable about childhood development and behaviour. That makes her the perfect tutor for this programme.
Yes - but don't just take our word for it. Here's what schools and parents are saying about Family First.
"Family First has been transformational for our parents. It has improved parents' wellbeing and their relationships with their children, and has had a huge impact on children's behaviour both at home and in school. A huge success!"
For Family First for Schools
"Just watched Video 5 on The Power Of Limited Choices. It's great to see these strategies building - I love the extra little tips in the emails too. They've really changed how I deal with [my son]. It feels like we're building a little toolbox of strategies to pick out when we come up against a situation!"
For Family First
For only £23.99 per month, you can have up to 10 families on the programme at any one time.
When one family finishes the programme... you simply replace them with another!
Remember: everything is delivered online, so there's no waiting. You can have instant access to Family First for Schools and start helping your families today!
per month, excluding VAT
(£28.79 including VAT)
Here are our terms and conditions and terms of service.
Which families is Family First aimed at?
It's for parents of children from 3 to 11 whose children have difficulties managing their emotions or engage in negative behaviour. This is natural and happens to lots of parents.
How does the programme work?
It's a series of short, sharp videos and quizzes delivered over 12 weeks.
In each video, we'll guide your parents through a simple strategy or idea they can start using immediately.
As parents work through the programme, we'll give them extra advice and ideas by email to keep their momentum going.
How many families can we have on the programme?
You can have 10 families from your school using Family First at any one time.
When a family has finished with the programme, you can remove them and use that place for another family.
Do I have to wait until the programme has finished to stop a programme?
No - you're completely in control. You can stop and start programmes whenever you need to, as long as you don't exceed 10 users at the same time.
Do I need to be technically minded to use and manage the programme?
It's super-easy. There are three buttons: add a parent, delete a parent, and restart their email sequence (in case they need to return to the start of the programme).
Can I see the contents of Family First?
Yes - we also give you access to all the videos so you can review the content for youself.
What if I want to cancel? Am I locked in?
No. You're in complete control of your subscription. We hope you stay forever... but you can cancel at any time through the 'My Account' section of your dashboard.
Can I pay for my subscription by invoice?
No. Family First for Schools can only be purchased by card.