Breastfeeding and relationship building course

Early Years, Family Hubs and Sure Start staff

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The Breastfeeding and Relationship Building course for Early Years, Family Hubs and Sure Start staff concentrates on the basics of breastfeeding and the importance of supporting strong, loving bonds between babies and their parents.

Implementing Baby Friendly standards within early years settings and adopting a child rights approach will be considered in depth.

Quotes from participants

“Very good course – could do with this for every staff member.”

“The facilitators pitched this just right, treated us like adults and co professionals.”

“I loved the discussion around hormones and the importance of the role they play for baby and mum.”

Accessing the course

Courses are delivered on Microsoft Teams. To see the next available course dates and download a booking form, please visit the courses page.

  • Part 1: E-learning & observing a breastfeed and
  • Part 2: Two virtually taught days

As each part of the programme builds on previous content, it is very important for your overall learning experience that you complete all of the elements.

Open courses

To book, please visit our courses page which includes important information on  technological requirements and course availability. For any queries, please contact the Baby Friendly office at [email protected]

Please note that our services are usually booked up several months in advance and your first preferred date may not always be available.

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