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 starts at 09:30 and runs until 12:30 to fit in perfectly with busy lives!
Our forthcoming courses include:
Elkstone Studios, Gloucestershire, GL53 9PQ
Wednesday 3rd June 2026
Friday 10th July 2026
The Town Hall, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1EB
Wednesday 29th May 2026
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Our Course
Our course covers a wide range of common & serious childhood illnesses including:
CPR and defibrillator use
Choking
Ear infections
Tonsillitis
Conjunctivitis
Meningitis
Meningitis
Chickenpox
Impetigo
Hand, Foot and Mouth disease
We are also happy to be contacted to arrange bespoke sessions for baby & toddler groups. Get in touch to find out more!
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Our venues
Gloucestershire
The beautiful Elkstone Studios is home to our Gloucestershire courses.
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Bath
The elegant 1 Queen’s Square in central Bath is host of our Bath courses.
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Online
Why not join us from the comfort of your own home by attending one of our online courses:
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Frome & Westbury
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Other Venues
Other UK venues will be announced early in 2026. Join our waiting list to be the very first to hear!
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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 12 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
FAQs
How many people can attend each in person course?
Our in person courses are limited to 12 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.
Dr Ciaran Conway
BMedSci, BMBS, DRCOG, DCH, MSc, FRCGP
Ciaran qualified as a doctor in 2011 and is an experienced NHS GP practising in Gloucestershire. 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.
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