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Family English, Maths and Language 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 (formally Grade C) and above. All courses have an element of parent and child working together except those for adults only.
Budding Writers (2.5 or 10 hours)
Developing imagination by engaging in writing an exciting story and provide quality time for families to share stories together. Encouraging parents and children to plan, discuss and write a story sharing their opinions and explaining their thoughts with the family creatively. Child's age range (years) 4-11.
For courses available in your child's school, children's centre or local community venue, contact us for more information.
Contact us for more informationChatter Matters (2 or 10 hours)
Understand the importance of talking to your baby, toddler or young child and learn about language development. Find out how you can help your child's speech by talking about everyday activities, playing games and having fun together. Child's age range (years) 2-5.
For courses available in your child's school, children's centre or local community venue, contact us for more information.
Contact us for more informationCooking on a Budget (10 or 12 hours)
Find out how to feed your family healthily and on a budget. Have a go at trying out new recipes on your own and with your children. Take the opportunity to taste new things and have fun cooking and tasting with your children. Child's age range (years) 3-11.
For courses available in your child's school, children's centre or local community venue, contact us for more information.
Contact us for more informationFamily English (12 hours)
Learn about the English curriculum and how it is taught in primary schools. Brush up on your own spelling, punctuation and grammar and have the opportunity to work towards a nationally recognised qualification. Child's age range (years) 4-11.
For courses available in your child's school, children's centre or local community venue, contact us for more information.
Contact us for more informationFamily Language - ESOL (12 hours plus)
For parents, carers and children whose first language is not English to practise speaking, listening, reading and writing. Improve your English to cope with everyday situations and find out how English is taught in schools in the UK. You can also work towards a recognised qualification. Child's age range (years) 4-11.
For courses available in your child's school, children's centre or local community venue, contact us for more information.
Contact us for more informationFamily Maths (12 hours plus)
Learn how your children are taught Maths at school. Brush up on your knowledge of mathematical terminology such as place value, estimate, different methods of calculation and problem solving. You can also work towards a nationally recognised qualification. Child's age range (years) 4-11.
For courses available in your child's school, children's centre or local community venue, contact us for more information.
Contact us for more informationFlying Start (15-25 hours)
Learn the ways that children are being/will be taught English and Maths in school during Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1. This will enable families to feel more confident about supporting their children's learning in these important early years. Child's age range (years) 3-5.
For courses available in your child's school, children's centre or local community venue, contact us for more information.
Contact us for more informationKeeping up with the Children (2.5 or 10 hours)
Learn about recent changes in the curriculum and how your children are taught at school. Understand how children are taught English (to read and write) and Maths, and how you can help them at home. Age range - adult.
For courses available in your child's school, children's centre or local community venue, contact us for more information.
Contact us for more informationNumber Sacks (15-25 hours)
This course will help parents and carers with their understanding of children's early mathematical development. Giving adults knowledge and skills to support their children's mathematical progression and engage with their children using mathematical games and activities. Child's age range (years) 3-7.
For courses available in your child's school, children's centre or local community venue, contact us for more information.
Contact us for more informationOur Family Scrapbook (15-25 hours)
This course helps to develop and promote positive family relationships by structuring and encouraging family experiences and then allowing learners to work with their children on a creative project to compile a family memory album. Child's age range (years) 3-5 or 6-11.
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Contact us for more informationParents Towards Employment (10 hours)
Look at how families may combine employment with family responsibilities. Consider how to make the most of your skills as parents and learn more about looking and applying for employment. There may be an opportunity to include a workshop with the National Careers Service at the end of the course. Age range - adult.
For courses available in your child's school, children's centre or local community venue, contact us for more information.
Contact us for more informationPuppet Making (2 hours)
Encourage your child's enjoyment of stories, by bringing them to life through creating puppets and props, and learn to use these effectively with your child. Child's age range (years) 4-11.
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Contact us for more informationStory Sacks (15 to 25 hours)
Help your child to enjoy English through creating a story sack. Fill it and learn to use it with your child, to support reading and to bring stories to life. Child's age range (years) 3-7.
For courses available in your child's school, children's centre or local community venue, contact us for more information.
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