Medway Adult Education

What will I learn on this course?
Learners will: 1. Understand the massage technique. 2. Identify baby's non-verbal cues. 2. Demonstrate at least one massage correctly.

Is this course suitable for me?
Babies should be 8 weeks old to crawling age. One child per adult.

Is there anything else I need to know about the course?
Should your baby have any health/medical concerns, GP consent should be sought before commencing the massage, Parents / carers are responsible for the welfare / massage of their baby. A patch test must be undertaken on you and your baby, to ensure that the oil used is suitable for use on your baby. To patch test: Apply a small amount of oil to your and your baby's wrist. Leave for 15 minutes then check for any redness or reactions to the oil. Please bring the following: • Oil to massage your baby – see separate leaflet • A towel / mat to lay baby on. • A cushion or pillow for you to sit on (optional)

Is there anything I need to bring?
Families will need to provide their own massage oil – see separate leaflet

What could I go on to do after this course?
Your tutor can talk to you about other subject related course available. Medway Adult Education works with many partners locally such as MidKent college and the University of Kent; information about their courses can be found in our studios, café and on Moodle. Medway has an exciting and wide-range of events, exhibitions and activities to inspire and help you make further progress - please see the community noticeboards in the Rochester centre and again on Moodle. Your tutor will be able to talk through with your individual progression options. If you wish to explore your learning, work or career options, you can speak to a fully trained careers advisor on 0800 100 900. https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk If you need further advice, please telephone 01634 338400.

How are digital skills used and enhanced on this course
Online research for keepsake projects or your tutor may show Youtube videos as examples.

Attendance Policy
In order to get the most out of your course you will need to attend as many sessions as possible. We recommend at least 80%. If you do have a holiday booked during term time please let the tutor know in advance so that we can help you catch up on missed sessions and ensure that you still achieve the course outcomes. If you are unavoidably ill or unable to attend please contact 01634 338400 so that we can let your tutor know, and so they can send you any work you may have missed.

Health and Safety
It is your responsibility to ensure that by participating in classes and activities from Medway Adult Education, you will be responsible for the welfare of your baby and will have completed the Infant Health Check and Oil Patch Test on you and your baby. The creators, owners and distributors of this site and the material available MAE are not responsible for any injuries you may experience as a result of your use of this site and the material contained here on. By remaining on this site and/or accessing and / or using any material, you are accepting that you have read, understood and agreed to follow these basic instructions.