Kent Adult Education | Family Learning

Free* Family Learning Courses for Parents, Grandparents, Carers and Their Children

Family Learning courses are informative, practical and fun, offering a great opportunity for parents, grandparents, carers and their children to enjoy quality time together learning new skills or maybe rediscovering old ones. We run our courses in real-time online, in local schools, family hubs, faith venues and community centres.

*Subject to eligibility criteria.

Our Family Learning Courses

We offer a wide range of Family Learning courses, in real-time, online and in locations across Kent. These courses aim to support the health and wellbeing of families, allowing them to learn together in a creative and stimulating environment, supporting them to improve their English, Maths and language skills. With this new confidence and inspiration we aim to encourage families to take their next steps towards improving their family lives and chances.

Why Join a Family Learning Course?

Participating in a Family Learning course with Kent Adult Education offers numerous advantages:

Quality Time Together: Strengthen family bonds through shared learning experiences.
Boost Confidence: Both adults and children gain confidence in their abilities.
Support School Readiness: Help children develop key skills for school success.
Improve Adult Skills: Parents, grandparents and carers can enhance their own English, Maths and parenting skills.
Accessible and Inclusive: Courses are free (subject to eligibility).
Flexible Delivery: Choose from online or in-person sessions to fit your schedule.

These courses are not just educational but also fun, creative and community-focused, helping families grow and learn together in a supportive environment.

Elmer elephant craftwork made out of milk bottles

Family Learning Courses Available at Kent Adult Education

Kent Adult Education provides a wide selection of engaging courses that support both child development and parental involvement in learning. Some of the popular offerings include:

Supporting Your Child's Anxiety: Learn practical strategies to help your child manage stress and build emotional resilience.

Supporting ADHD in the Home: Learn practical strategies to support your child with ADHD at home, improve communication and create a calm, structured environment.

Stepping Up into Primary/Secondary: Prepare you child (and yourself!) for the transition into a new school environment.

Strategies to Support Your Child with English: Improve your own literacy skills while learning how to support your child's reading and writing.

Little Gardeners: A hands-on course where families explore gardening together, encouraging outdoor learning and environmental awareness.

Seasonal Crafts: Celebrate the seasons with creative projects that children and adults can enjoy together.

Story and Craft: Combine storytelling with themed crafts to boost literacy and creativity.

Outdoor Activities: Bird Feeders & Twig People: Fun, nature-based sessions that promote environmental learning and fine motor skills.

Puppet Making and Mask Making: Spark imagination and storytelling through creative arts and crafts.

Discover our upcoming Family Learning courses

Creative courses

Creative courses are an opportunity for parents and carers to have fun making an exciting craft with their child. There are a variety of courses, including two-hour tasters and three-week courses.

Family Learning Creative courses

Boy and girl writing, with teacher watching

English, Maths and Language (ESOL) courses

Courses are for adults who wish to become more involved in their children's learning and enable them to help children acquire English, Maths and language skills. Parents can improve their own skills in English, Maths and language and improve their ability to help their children. Courses are for adults (mothers, fathers, carers and guardians) who do not hold a current level 2 qualification in Maths and English, Grade 4 GCSE (formally Grade C) and above. All courses have an element of parent and child working together except those for adults only.

Family Learning English, Maths and Language (ESOL) courses

First Aid

First Aid courses are an opportunity for parents and carers to learn essential life saving skills. These courses are delivered online and face to face as a one-off workshop or a 3 week course.

Family Learning First Aid courses

Mum and dad helping daughters chop tomatoes

Health and Wellbeing

Our Health and Wellbeing courses are interactive and an opportunity for families to focus on healthy eating, fitness and mental health.

Family Learning Health and Wellbeing courses

Dad and son with hands on top of each others

Parenting courses

Our Parenting courses are not about being a perfect parent - more about discovering that other people's experiences are the same. Parenting courses are not intended to be interventions and the tutor will not tell parents 'how it's done'. Rather, they are discussion-based with time to share experiences, ideas, concerns and possible solutions.

Family Learning Parenting courses