Keeping up with the children workshop - English

A pen and piece of card saying lets learn english

Course Fee *FREE

Course Details:

This course is designed to inform parents/carers about how their children are taught English in Sandwell schools. It will help parents/carers to support their children with their English skills, develop their own English skills and improve their confidence with English.

The course is offered as separate workshops, where schools can select the workshops that would be most useful for their parents. Workshops can be offered in:

• Reading comprehension

• Punctuation

• Grammar

• Spelling strategies

• Literary devices

Additional workshops can be discussed.

Entry Requirements:

Learners will need to provide evidence that that they:

• Have been a resident of the UK for the past three years.

• Are aged 19 or over on 31st August 2023.

Location:

We deliver this couse in connection with local primary schools.  For more information contact the school directly.

We currently have this course due to take place at:

School Date
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If you are a primay school and would be interested in delivering this to your pupils and parents please Enquire Now​ for more information. 

The benefits of this course

Parents/Carers will have the opportunity to work in a supported environment away from the stresses of everyday family life.  You will have the opportunity to ask questions and improve your skills.  You will also be able to find out about a range of SAFL courses to continue your education.

Teaching:

All learning is supportive and safe and where professional teaching is individualised to the requirements of each learner. You will be taught in a classroom situation with one to one, paired and small group work and discussion.

How will progress be monitored and assessed?

Progress will be monitored through informal observation and group discussion. You will be asked to complete a feedback form.

Required Equipment:

Writing paper and a pen.

 

*Your course fees are paid for through the West Midlands Combined Authority, which is government funding.