Family learning courses
Our heart is with the welfare and learning of children and their families. We encourage families to learn together while building family relationships and bonds. We work with parents and carers of all abilities to engage them in learning. The team aims to build confidence, skills and knowledge so parents can help their children with homework and understand school topics. Our courses are the first steps to gaining qualifications and getting a job. The majority of courses are free and are based in central Gateshead, schools and community venues.
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Starting school is a big step for both children and parents. Join our course to learn what to expect as your child begins full-time education in Reception.
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This course aims to support you in understanding the expectations of SATs tests at the end of Key Stage 2 and provide you will strategies to support your child with each SATs test at home.
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Our Spring Savings Course will help take control of your family's finances over the school holidays while making magical memories! This interactive course covers budgeting basics, creative ways to save, and planning free or low-cost days out.
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Do you want to get the most out of reading with your child? Story Sacks is a course that will help you develop your child's enjoyment of books. You will design and decorate a cloth bag using a beloved book.
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This course will help you to understand how you can save and set a budget for Christmas.
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Would you like to improve your English speaking and writing skills? Family ESOL classes will help you practise and enhance your English language skills in a fun way.
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This course will help you take your first steps into a career in childcare or support your young child at home better as a parent.
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This qualification will provide you with an understanding of the skills needed when babysitting. It includes your responsibilities to children you care for, your responsibilities to the parent(s) of the children, accident prevention and fire safety.
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You will look at various ways maths is taught in school, create resources together to help you support your child at home, and help you to understand modern maths methods alongside your child.
