This course can be accessed by all parents and carers with children in Year 1 in primary schools. The course will require learners to be able to follow verbal and written instructions in English at Entry Level 3 and above. Learners will be required to complete a course enrolment form before proceeding with the course which they can either do online before the course if the venue have a link, or on the day of the course with the teacher.
Start date:
Multiple dates
Course Overview
In Year 1, phonics will still be taught and most children will be reaching the final phonics phases. Unsure of how to support your child with phonics in Year 1? Then this is the course for you. In this 1 week course, find out more about phonics, discover ways of supporting phonics at home and explore how to make learning phonics fun. You will also explore various creative reading ideas to use at home.
This course is delivered online for 2 hour
What will I learn?
This is a practical and interactive course that is meant to be lots of fun whilst learning and developing important phonics and reading skills. Within the course, parents will take part in a range of activities designed to support your child’s phonics development and reading and writing skills.
By the end of the course, parents/carers will be able to: · Develop an understanding of what phonics is in Year 1 · Create phonics resources to use with children. · Explore reading activities to use with children.
How is the course delivered?
During the session you will have the opportunity to discuss your progress with the teacher and feedback will be provided to allow you to further develop your skills. You will also be encouraged to provide course feedback to your teacher and take part in end of course evaluation.
You will be asked to assess some key skills at the beginning of the course and again at the end so you are able to clearly see the progress you have made.
All the course work will be completed within the session. The teacher will provide you with links to additional resources to help you to continue learning after the session.
How will my learning be assessed?
This course is delivered Online– please check details before enrolling. You will be sent joining instructions through the email you have enrolled with. The teacher will support and guide the learners through the session so they are able to complete the learning activities.
Learning activities include: · Listening carefully to safety instructions and teacher guidance · Participation in practical activities · Links to recommended websites and apps will be given to aid independent learning
Additional Information
The Additional Learning Support Team work across college supporting students with a variety of learning needs in different ways. Support can be requested at enrolment or at any point throughout your course, please speak to your course teacher.
For more information on booking onto a course, telephone 0333 0031717 or visit the website www.lal.ac.uk
Potential Careers
We hope everyone who attends this course, enjoys it and continues to learn with Lancashire Adult Learning. Our Family Learning curriculum provides a range of courses designed to upskill parents/carers so they are able to support their children. Our courses often provide an opportunity for parents and carers to step back into education and have a second chance at a career or further learning. To find out more visit www.lal.ac.uk or call 0333 0031717.
Following completion of this course the following progression options are available in our Family Learning curriculum: · Story Workshop · Number Carrots · Making Multiplication Fun
Your teacher will be able to give you more information about these courses that can run in your school/local venue.
If you would like to attend further courses to boost your wellbeing with Lancashire Adult Learning please visit our website: https://www.lal.ac.uk/what-we-do/family-learning/
Lancashire Adult Learning run a range of courses, for more information please see the latest course brochure for details, or visit our website: https://www.lal.ac.uk/what-we-do/
For general information about other courses, contact us on the same number or check out the website www.lal.ac.uk
