Growing Your Teenager course
Growing Your Teenager is a free course for parents living in the Horsham District with children that are starting secondary school in September 2025.
Delivered with support from Sussex Police and the West Sussex County Council Dedicated Schools Team, the course aims to help parents understand some of the challenges the teenage years present; and provide some useful tips and ideas to help you and your child navigate what can be a challenging time of life.
There are three evening sessions exploring:
- effective communication
- boundary setting
- understanding the teenage brain
- anxiety
- self esteem
Sessions will also include information around how to keep your young person safe online and in the community.
Course dates and how to book
The Grow Your Teenager course is three sessions.
Dates and booking link for Forest and Millais parents
If your child will be attending Forest or Millais in September, your Grow Your Teenager course sessions are:
- Session 1: Monday 7 July at Forest
- Session 2: Monday 15 September at Millais
- Session 3: Monday 22 September at Forest
Book a Forest and Millais course place
Dates and booking link for Tanbridge House and Bohunt parents
If your child will be attending Tanbridge House or Bohunt in September, your Grow Your Teenager course sessions are:
- Session 1: Thursday 17 July at Tanbridge House School
- Session 2: Thursday 11 September at Bohunt
- Session 3: Thursday 18 September at Tanbridge House School
Book a Tanbridge House and Bohunt place
Dates and booking link for The Weald parents
Dates for The Weald parents are currently being confirmed.
“It was brilliant. It was extremely reassuring to know there are local professional services out there to support parents and teens. Getting advice on communication with them and being aware of the main dangers to look out for going forward was really good. Really worthwhile, thank you.”
- Course attendee