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Our training packages
Our comprehensive, evidence-based service includes:
Peer Support Training Package B
This comprehensive package includes continued project management by qualified NCT counsellors and will enable you to develop a sustainable breastfeeding peer support network in your area.
As above plus:
Personal development
There are numerous possibilities of career development pathways for peer supporters within the NCT structure including a Breastfeeding Counselling Diploma and then a Bachelor of Education degree to become a breastfeeding tutor. Both qualifications are affiliated to the University of Bedfordshire.
- flexible programmes to work with local mothers and their specific experiences
- enabling supporters to develop parent centred listening skills
- specific sessions for local health professionals to facilitate close working relationships with peer supporters
- working in partnership with health professionals to deliver local services
- regular ongoing contact and support for peer supporters and health professionals
- access to a referral system for mothers who need further support via our national helpline and local breastfeeding counsellors
Peer Support Training Package A
This package will help you to develop a breastfeeding peer support network in your area. Qualified NCT counsellors will implement a peer support project structure which can then be managed by local health professionals.
- selection of peer supporters
- dedicated training sessions for local health professionals
- 16 hours of training and six follow up sessions for support and supervision
- evaluation and monitoring of trainees resulting in certification
- development of group materials
Peer Support Training Package B
This comprehensive package includes continued project management by qualified NCT counsellors and will enable you to develop a sustainable breastfeeding peer support network in your area.
As above plus:
- trained peer supporters covered by NCT insurance policy
- continued update and supervision sessions
- annual re-registration procedure to monitor and evaluate service
- continues support for the service from NCT as a national parenting organisation
Personal development
There are numerous possibilities of career development pathways for peer supporters within the NCT structure including a Breastfeeding Counselling Diploma and then a Bachelor of Education degree to become a breastfeeding tutor. Both qualifications are affiliated to the University of Bedfordshire.
