Delivered by doctors, our course guides parents through the essentials of early childhood health and wellbeing
Nurture & Thrive: Health Essentials for ages 1-5
From chickenpox to CPR, our course covers health essentials that parents and carers of 1-5 year olds need to know.
Designed and delivered by GPs, our Nurture & Thrive course is a parenting essential. Learn, ask questions and Nurture Knowledge.
Our Course
As well as practical training on CPR, this one day course covers a wide range of common & serious childhood illnesses including:
Ear infections
Tonsillitis
Conjunctivitis
Meningitis
Threadworms
Chickenpox
Impetigo
Hand, Foot and Mouth disease
Croup
Scarlet Fever
Epistaxis (nose bleeds)
Febrile Convulsions
Our course is available both in person or online
If you’ve ever stayed up late researching your child’s symptoms online, questioned why your GP prescribed antibiotics for one illness but not another, or sought advice from friends or family, our course is for you.
As parents, we understand how overwhelming it can be to sift through the vast amount of information online and discern what is reliable.
Our mission at Nurture Knowledge is to provide a course that supports parents and carers by equipping them with the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions about their child's healthcare.
All of our courses are delivered by GPs and are based on the latest national guidelines. We have a strictly limited number of places (no more than 16 per course for our in person course) to ensure each attendee has the time and opportunity to fully benefit from the experience.
Nurture Knowledge was founded in 2024 by Dr. Ciaran Conway, a GP, Clinical Academic, and parent.
About Us
Dr Ciaran Conway
BMedSci, BMBS, DRCOG, DCH, MSc, FRCGP
Ciaran qualified as a doctor in 2011 and is an experienced NHS GP. He is a Senior Clinical Lecturer at a medical school and has two children aged 8 and 5.
Ciaran holds the Diploma in Child Health from the Royal College of Paediatrics and has a Masters degree in Medical Education. He was awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of GPs in 2023 and in 2025 he was selected for the prestigious NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme to further develop Nurture Knowledge.
FAQs
How many people can attend each in person course?
Our in person courses are limited to 16 places to ensure optimal learning opportunities for attendees.
Will I have the opportunity to ask questions?
Yes! There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions and discuss the content of the course. However, please note that we cannot discuss individual cases or offer medical advice - the course is for educational purposes only and is not a substitution for medical advice.
You can read our full terms and conditions here.
I have a disability and would like to attend your course - What should I do?
At Nurture Knowledge, we strive to be as inclusive as possible. Please contact us in advance of your course to discuss how we can best support you.
Are there refreshments available at the courses?
Yes, all our courses offer tea and coffee upon arrival and although lunch is not included, we ensure that all our venues are conveniently located near to somewhere where food can be purchased.
Can I bring my child to the course?
No, our in person courses are exclusively for individuals aged 18 and over. However, we offer a limited selection of online courses to provide flexibility, ensuring that those without childcare can still participate. Click here for more details.
Does the course include teaching on adult CPR too?
Yes. While the focus of this course is children ages 1-5, we feel that it is important that everyone is familiar with adult CPR too, so this is included as standard in each course.
Future Courses
Nurture & Thrive - Health Essentials for ages 1-5 is currently available in Gloucestershire, and online but will soon be available at several locations around the country.
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