Since 2001 over 11,000 families have taken part in a wide range of activities. They have found out the methods that are used to teach maths in school, learned about science and engineering, developed their skills using computers and explored the great outdoors.
Family Learning encourages parents, carers, grandparents and their children to learn together. Mothers, fathers, grandparents and carers play a crucial role in their children's learning. Family Learning supports intergenerational learning and promotes community cohesion through engaging and empowering families. All activities are suitable for mothers, fathers, grandparents and carers. Family Learning is delivered in primary, comprehensive schools, community venues and Children’s Centres.
Many mothers, fathers, grandparents and carers initially get involved through the motivation of helping their children and this is quickly succeeded by the development of their own skills and confidence. Activities not only improve the educational attainment of the child, but also the educational skills of the adult involved leading to them to gain qualifications including literacy and numeracy, volunteering and employment.
We work with our partners to ensure we have a variety of exciting and unusual activities for families to take part in. Throughout 2012 we will be working with a wide range of partners to enable us to offer innovative and creative activities for families in Gateshead. We will be working with:
• St Chad’s
• TDR, Team Valley
• Tyne and Wear Museums
• Children’s Centres
• Cooking4life
• Libraries
• Newcastle United Football Foundation
From January 2012 there are a wide range of activities taking place all across the borough of Gateshead. You can see more information on activities here|.
To view our interactive course directory here|or the PDF version here|
To book a place or for further information contact the Family Learning Team
Call: 0191 433 8678/ 8635/ 8549/ 8677 or email: familylearning@gateshead.gov.uk|