In reply to bobble off:
> I think I get the picture a nice mix of cams and nuts will see me safely up.
Ha ha - I'm afraid you've managed to set off the latest episode of one of UKC's less vitriolic running arguments.
> I definitely need some one to show me the ropes when it comes to trad ive seen instructional videos on setting anchors for belaying a second and building a top rope but you cant beat a actual person checking I've done it right.
Yeah, it's not rocket science but it's definitely one of the bits of climbing with the most scope for error.
> Another idea ive had especialy for my son is to top rope him while he practices placing protection, is this a thing??
It's certainly a thing. IMHO it's a bit of a faff and doesn't have much to commend it over just getting people to practice placing gear at or near ground level and then getting them on the sharp end on something very easy, but a lot of people seem to think otherwise.
Oh yeah, and at the risk of stating the obvious, there's one other thing - don't get too blinkered about Stanage. It's great, of course, particularly for low to middling grades, but there's a lot more to the Peak, from plenty of equally accessible and approachable bits to the big remote moorland crags where the walk-in and the solitude and the amazing location mean that even straightforward routes have a sense of adventure.