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Stepping up into Primary
Funding area Life Skills
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Who can join this course
Kent Family Learning courses and workshops are free for parents, carers and grandparents, who are aged 19 years and above and who live in Kent and are intended to help create a better family life. All courses are funded by the Education and Skills Funding Agency and are FREE to eligible learners. To be eligible you must be able to answer ’yes’ to BOTH statements below:
1. Have you been living in the UK or an EEA country continuously for at least 3 years prior to the learning start date, and
2. Are you a UK national, or Irish national or do you have pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme?
Please speak with us if you cannot answer ‘yes’ to both statements as you may be able to gain a place if you can provide suitable residency evidence.
Learners may enrol onto courses in this subject area, up to a maximum of 240 guided learning hours. Please refer to our Course details for the subject area, and guided learning hours assigned to this course.
If you have already reached the maximum guided learning hours in this subject area, please speak to your tutor or another member of our team about your next progression steps.
Is this course for me
Welcome to "Stepping Up into Primary" - a supportive space for parents to navigate the transition as their child enters primary school. This program offers a unique opportunity for parents to come together, share their thoughts, and gather practical advice on how to best prepare their child for this important milestone.
In "Stepping Up into Primary," parents will have the chance to engage in open and honest discussions with others who are experiencing similar emotions and concerns. Through shared experiences and awareness, participants will gain a deeper understanding of what to expect during this transition period and how to support their child effectively.
From practical tips for preparing for the first day of school to strategies for helping children adjust to their new environment, this program provides parents with the tools and knowledge they need to navigate this exciting yet sometimes daunting transition.