Here are some answers to questions you may have about the connected kids course.
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If you are completely new to meditation (or have tried a bit of yoga/mindfulness) then before you dive in, try our Mindful parenting course. It will give you some tools for you and your family.
Kids like to copy the adults around them... and your teens may think it's a bit hypocritical of you trying to get them to meditate when you don't!
The course is offered online so you can fit it in around your parent and work schedule. Mindfulness Parenting Course>>>
The online course lets you determine your own start date. It has the same content as the classes. The professional level online includes an online, live classroom with the founder Lorraine E Murray.
The in-class course allows you to interact and ask the trainer questions during the course, and sometimes we add in extra information that is appropriate to the needs of the group.
Please note that during the lockdown of COVID-19 online only is available. You can book a course date but this will be transferred online if the in-class is cancelled - or we'll refund you.
Foundation level is for parents/carers who want to create meditations specific to meeting their kids/teens needs.
Professional level is for those who want to become a Certified Kids/Teens Meditation Teacher.
With each level of the course you receive a certificate
- Foundation online/workshop - certificate of completion/attendance
- Professional Level online - Connected Kids Tutor certificate for insurance - approved by IICT and Balens UK
Our course is designed to help you teach all age groups (toddlers to teens). Even in foundation level you'll learn how to create bespoke meditations for your kids/teens whatever their age or ability.
The professional level covers working with special education needs and trauma in children.
Have a look at our training programme here. Connected Kids Programme>>>
At the moment, courses take place in the UK and Ireland.
The venue info is available here - Venue info >>>
Please note that during the lockdown of COVID-19 online only is available. You can book a course date but this will be transferred online if the in-class is cancelled - or we'll refund you.
You can find it here. Next course available >>>
Please note that during the lockdown of COVID-19 online only is available. You can book a course date but this will be transferred online if the in-class is cancelled - or we'll refund you.
If you give us 4 weeks notice you can transfer to another date.
If less than 4 weeks notice...it's at our discretion and will involve an admin fee. You may be able to take the online course instead.
If we cancel the course then you will receive a full refund or the option to take the course on another date or online.
We include mindfulness as part of our Connected Kids programme,
However we offer a wider range of meditation styles to suit different needs and abilities of children and teens - especially those with additional support needs or trauma.
We limit the size of the classes to 10 people to ensure the trainer can support students through their experience.
The normal size of any group is 8.
Our online classroom has a maximum of 5 per class
Connected Kids Ltd is a training school, insured by Balens UK. This allows us to certify our courses (that they have checked for content, delivery and assessment). It also means that you can get insurance to teach (after you complete the professional level.
IICT (International Institute for Complementary Therapists) recognise us as an approved training provider and they cover 26 countries worldwide
We are a training school member of IMTA (International Meditation Teachers Association)
Our online course was given a silver award from Mom's choice awards
No, our course only covers teaching children (1 to 17).
However in after you complete the professional training, you can find out more about becoming a Trainer level - you learn how to teach the Connected Kids programme to adults.
The professional teaching stage offers you this the skills you need - you can speak to one of our Tutors/students about the course too if this helps?
We frequently receive emails and requests for people to teach kids meditation. Some of our Tutors choose to be listed on our website register after they qualify.
We cover all types of meditation – mindfulness, mandalas, labyrinths, guided meditation, yogas, mudras and more.
Foundation is mainly some mindfulness and guided meditation.
In the professional level, we introduce many more tools listed above. and expand on mindfulness Plus we give training in how to work with kids with special educational needs.
Yes to qualify you would complete the assessment listed on the professional training.
We give you 12 months to complete and submit your work. If you don't meet the standard grade, we give lots of feedback and guidance and the chance to resubmit.
You can also book a 121 to refresh and extend your submission time.
Yes... we discuss this on the professional training
After the training you are part of an active, supportive group of people who all want to help each other teach kids meditation!
You can set up group session/meditation courses for kids and run them independently- or you may do some 121 work with kids/families too.
Foundation - we give you 6 months access but most people do it in 2 months. There is approx 18 to 20 hours of material over 5 modules.
Professional level - we give you 12 months access but most people do it in 3-6. there is approx 48 hours of material over 13 modules. (For info the professional level auto includes the foundation course). You will also attend 3 monthly online live classrooms with the founder.
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Spread the cost payment plan>>>
Yes - but you can save money using our ETP package
Yes for the foundation online course - use the code NOBOOK when you make the online course purchase.
Yes.
Drop us an email and we can arrange this.
Foundation workshop/online is payment in full to secure your place.
Professional level workshop is a deposit
Professional level online payment in full.
Yes for the online professional course - use the code NOBOOKCK when you make the online course purchase.
In the UK you can ask your job centre if there are any career development loans?
You could ask your employer to fund (or part-fund) the course?
If self employed, the cost is tax-deductible
You don't need one.
We use Paypal to process our payments, but you can pay using a normal debit/credit card (just click through the paypal link and you'll see the option to do this).
Just drop us an email and we'll advise how you can do this.
Remember to tell us which course, level and date you wish to attend (or if online).
After you book in, check your email as we'll send you bank details.
If you don't see an email from us, then check your spam folder.
After 48 hours drop us an email (your place isn't confirmed until payment is received).