Parenting Older Teens (aged 13-16): February 2026

A standalone session as part of a suite of parent support sessions for parents of teenagers aged 13 – 16. Looking at the best ways of supporting your teen to navigate the next stage of their lives.

  • Parenting styles
  • What do teens really need from their parents?
  • Improving communication with teens.
  • Keeping them safe inside and outside of the home.
  • Encouraging positive body image
  • Developing positive behaviour strategies.

Entry requirements

  • PowerPoint presentation
  • Group discussion
  • Having access to paper and online resources
  • Reflection of how you are parenting 

Material required for the course

A pen and notebook

How is your progress checked

Self-evaluation at the end of the session.

Extra study required at home

Use the resources from the session at home to guide your parenting.

Assessment

You will be assessed by completing your self-evaluation.

Next steps

You will be able to access additional parent support sessions.

More information

This is a non-accredited course. You will not get a qualification.

Course details

Start date: Thursday 12 February 2026
When:
Thursday 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Duration: 1 day
Full fee: Free
Concessionary fee: Free
Location: Bracknell Open Learning Centre

Contact information

Community Learning Team

Email: community.learning@bracknell-forest.gov.uk for course information

Email: olc@bracknell-forest.gov.uk for room hire

Phone: 01344 354220