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Why this training matters
In the UK, fewer than 30 specialised parent–infant teams exist, meaning most babies will never have access to expert support. Yet 1 in 5 mothers and 1 in 10 fathers experience perinatal mental health difficulties. The early relationship between parent and baby is the most powerful protective factor we have and everyone working with families can help strengthen it.
• 42% of CAMHS services in England will not see a child under two.
• The long-term cost to society from perinatal mental health difficulties is £8.1 billion per year.
• Early relational support saves money and changes lives.
The PAIR L1 Training Course is your opportunity to appreciate, act and advocate, to see the world through the baby’s eyes and respond in ways that protect and nurture the caregiving relationship and environment. This CPD accredited training has been developed for all individuals working with infants and their parent/s/caregivers from pregnancy to the second year of life, to supportparent/s/caregiver to promote healthy infant development. It is informed by research, theory and evidence-based practice, and designed to raise standards of care for families by supporting all staff to optimize their learning and skills.
“Interesting, educative and Interactive. The course content was excellent and it made me think about my own experiences of being a parent, and in particular how neurodiversity effects parent and child relationships.
— PAIR L1 participant, Dorset
Make your impact count
This session sits at the heart of the UK’s commitment to give every child the Best Start in Life. It aligns with national and global priorities:
• UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 – Good Health and Wellbeing
• NHS Long Term Plan – Early intervention for perinatal and infant mental health
• Family Hubs & Start for Life Programme – Integrated help for every family
• Healthy Child Programme – Universal prevention and early support
It’s about you and the real difference you make every time you meet a parent and baby.
Who should attend
Anyone working with or alongside families, especially those supporting children under two:
Family Hub and Children’s Centre teams • Midwives • Health Visitors • Early Years Practitioners • Social Care Staff • Community Volunteers • Peer Supporters
About DorPIP
DorPIP (Dorset Parent Infant Partnership) is an award-winning specialist charity helping parents and babies build strong, loving relationships from conception to age two. We work across Dorset through Family Hubs, NHS partnerships, and community networks to deliver early, relationship-based support that transforms lives. As the leading voice for Infant Mental Health in Dorset, our training connects policy to practice, helping every professional play their part in giving babies the best start in life.
Practical details
Duration: All day, Approximately 7 hours.
Format: Live, interactive session (online)
Certificate: Issued on completion
Investment: £97 per person
In person or online training delivered in 2 parts over one day.
Part 1 Mandatory training – Infant Mental Health knowledge and skills
Part 2 Personal and Professional development – Attachment theory in practice
Pre course self-assessment – self guided, time to complete estimated 40 minutes. Responses are collated to identify the cohorts’ learning strengths and knowledge gaps. Must be returned 3 days prior to attendance. The Self-assessment against the IMHCF will help you identify what knowledge and skills you have already acquired thorough your role and training and where there may be areas where you would like to enhance your knowledge and skills so that you can work effectively with parent/s/caregivers and babies at your practice level.
Find out more → www.dorpip.org.uk/training-courses