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ALL FAMILY LEARNING COURSES ARE FREE!
All enrolments for Family Learning will be by telephone, please call 0116 454 1900 to enrol
All enrolments for Family Learning will be by telephone, please call 0116 454 1900 to enrol
What: Family Learning courses help Mums and Dads to learn new skills that will enable them to support their child’s learning, to help them do well at school and give pre-school aged children the best positive start.
Who: These courses are designed for parents and carers who would like to learn how their children learn and want to develop their confidence in supporting their children’s individual learning.
Why: Family Learning courses are about having fun and enjoying learning together as a family. Courses also enable you to meet other families with children the same age and share your experiences with other families as you learn.
Things to do in the summer holidays
Family Learning fun days October half term
Things to do in the summer holidays
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Summer holiday fun
If you want to explore ideas of places to go you can use the following weblinks:
Museum information: https://www.leicester.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/museums-and-galleries/#
On the 'Visit Leicester' website you can find information about the story of Leicester and many places to go: https://www.visitleicester.info/uncoverthestory
If you fancy some sports and activities to do together have a look at Active Leicester: https://www.leicester.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/sport-and-leisure/#
To find out what is happening in your local park look at the Parks and open Spaces website: https://www.leicester.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/parks-and-open-spaces/#
Find out about what is on offer at your local library here: https://www.leicester.gov.uk/your-community/libraries-and-community-centres/libraries/#
For information about the Summer Reading Challenge for 2021 click here: https://www.leicester.gov.uk/your-community/libraries-and-community-centres/libraries/children-and-young-people/summer-reading-challenge/
The Get up and Go activities in Children Young People and Family Centres is a virtual activity offer in 2021 – click here for more information: https://families.leicester.gov.uk/childrens-centres/get-up-and-go/
There are some opportunities targeted for families who receive free school meal and families who have a child with disabilities:
https://families.leicester.gov.uk/holiday-activities-and-food-programme/
https://families.leicester.gov.uk/disabled-children-summer-programme/
Whilst you are you could have a look at the range of courses Family Learning offer during a year.
If you would like more information about Family Learning courses in your child’s school you can call Alison Greet on 0115 4541888 or email alison.greet@leicester.gov.uk.
Family Learning fun days -
October half-term
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Have a look at the new Family Learning course guide for 2021/22:
Family Learning booklet 2021-2022 updated.pdfFoundation Years
These courses are for families with children aged 3 to 5 years
Getting Ready for School
Early Start
Learning through Play
Getting Ready for School
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Learning through Play
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Foundation Years - Click to view useful websites
Reading with your Child
Reading with your Child
Everybody's Reading
Story Sacks
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Alphablocks guide to phonics
More Alphablocks
BBC Bitesize:Key Stage 1 Phonics
Key Stage 1 Reading and Writing menu of topics
Key Stage 1 Grammar
Key Stage 1 Games to support English skills
Key Stage 2 Helpful learn and revise sorted by topic
Key Stage 2 Reading skills
Key Stage 2 Comprehension skills
Key Stage 3 Helpful learn and revise sorted by topic
Key Stage 3 Reading skills
Key Stage 3 Critical reading
Key Stage 3 Fiction texts
Key Stage 3 Non-fiction texts
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Further information coming soon
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Websites coming soon
Family Fun with English
Family Fun with English
Family Fun with English
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Family Fun with English
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Useful dictionary and thesaurus website
BBC Learning:English words and phrases for adults to help with everyday life
English for lower-intermediate level
English for intermediate level
English for upper-intermediate level Lingohack - children learn about protection from infection words for going back to school
Lingohack - words in the news
Current news, but in a simpler format
Family Health and Wellbeing
Helping your Child at Home - learning and staying safe online
Feed your Family
for a Fiver
for a Fiver
Family Health with
First Aid
First Aid
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Tips and advice for parents how to keep your child safe online
NSPCC advice on how to start a conversation with your child about online safety and get support
NSPCC online safety
Childline how to stay safe online
Google’s safety centre
Thinkuknow online and offline safety
How to stay safe online
Ideas for good homely meals children will like
Cooking with the little ones!
Tesco has some good recipes and ideas of things you can get the children involved in preparing too!
Food a fact of life - free resources for teaching young people aged 3 to 16 about where food comes from, cooking and healthy eating
NHS change for life – a must have!
Good ideas for budget friendly mid-week meals
Too Busy to be Bored
Learning after Lockdown - Being the Best Coach for your Kids
Crafty Christmas
Summer holiday fun
If you want to explore ideas of places to go you can use the following weblinks:
Museum information: https://www.leicester.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/museums-and-galleries/#
On the 'Visit Leicester' website you can find information about the story of Leicester and many places to go: https://www.visitleicester.info/uncoverthestory
If you fancy some sports and activities to do together have a look at Active Leicester: https://www.leicester.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/sport-and-leisure/#
To find out what is happening in your local park look at the Parks and open Spaces website: https://www.leicester.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/parks-and-open-spaces/#
Find out about what is on offer at your local library here: https://www.leicester.gov.uk/your-community/libraries-and-community-centres/libraries/#
For information about the Summer Reading Challenge for 2021 click here: https://www.leicester.gov.uk/your-community/libraries-and-community-centres/libraries/children-and-young-people/summer-reading-challenge/
The Get up and Go activities in Children Young People and Family Centres is a virtual activity offer in 2021 – click here for more information: https://families.leicester.gov.uk/childrens-centres/get-up-and-go/
There are some opportunities targeted for families who receive free school meal and families who have a child with disabilities:
https://families.leicester.gov.uk/holiday-activities-and-food-programme/
https://families.leicester.gov.uk/disabled-children-summer-programme/
Whilst you are you could have a look at the range of courses Family Learning offer during a year.
If you would like more information about Family Learning courses in your child’s school you can call Alison Greet on 0115 4541888 or email alison.greet@leicester.gov.uk.
Podcast that explores how healthy eating impacts on our mental health (for adults to listen to)
Tips to support your child’s mental health including links for parents concerned about their child’s mental health as they return to school after COVID19
Unicef and how to support your child’s mental health as they return to school during COVID-19
BBC useful video clips on mental health issues to use as conversation starters with your children
Simple meditation to calm everyone
Ten tips for a good night's sleep
NHS Live Well page has lots of tips on health and wellbeing
NHS Eat well guide with lots of tips and recipes that help you get your 5 a day
Information of free St John Ambulance first aid app for your mobile
CBeebies conversation starters with young children
BBC Bitesize topics to explore for starting primary school
NHS tips on a variety of health aspects for under fives
Good advice around Coronavirus for the whole family
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Helping your child at home with ...
Our "Helping your child at home with ..." suite of courses are for families with primary aged children across a range of school subjects.
All of the courses will help you to choose the best safe, trusted resources and activities that are available online to support your child in each subject.
Helping your child at home with Maths
Helping your child at home with English
Helping your child at home with Science
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Recognising small quantities
Games for early calculation strategies
Times tables
Mathematical enquiry reception to year 6
Games and activities years 1 to 6
More maths at home for 3 to 11 years
Educational puzzle apps by Mathematics Education Innovation
Tablet and desktop friendly games for 5 to 8 year olds
Fun games and activities for 3 to 14 year olds
Oxford Owl activities for 4 to 11 year olds
Maths for all age groups
Free games and activities Key Stage 2 CBeebies:Help your child to be epic at maths
Singalong activities
BBC Bitesize:Maths Key Stage 1
Maths Key Stage 2
Maths Key Stage 3
BBC Skillswise:Maths practise for adults
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Click here to view useful websites
Cambridge Dictionary
BBC Bitesize:Menu for foundation children split into useful topics: talking and listening, reading and writing
English Key Stage 1 English Key Stage 2 English Key Stage 3
BBC SkillswiseEnglish practise for adults
Have a look at our Reading Together websites for more support!
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Helping your child at home with Geography
Helping your child at home with
History
History
Click here to view useful websites
BBC link to the My Story video clips
BBC Horrible Histories page
BBC Bitesize:True Stories
Key Stage 1 Game ‘Back in time with...’ about exciting explorers
Key Stage 1 summary page to explore history through themes such as art and culture, education, food
Astonishing people who changed the world
All enrolments for Family Learning will be by telephone, please call 0116 4541900 to enrol.
If you would like extra information about the courses before you enrol, please email Alison.Greet@leicester.gov.uk or talk to your child’s school or local Children Young People and Family Centre to keep up to date with what is on offer in your local area.
Join our Family Learning Facebook Group for frequent updates on courses and tips for learning at home.
If you are having any issues with your Leicesterlearns account, Google Classroom or Google Meet, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page, email us on lasals@leicester.gov.uk
or call us on 0116 454 1900.
or call us on 0116 454 1900.