Step Forward: Help Your Child at School is a supportive 10-week online course for adults aged 19+, designed to help parents and carers feel more confident supporting their child’s learning, development and wellbeing during their primary school years.
You’ll gain practical strategies to support reading, phonics, numeracy, homework, confidence and emotional wellbeing, while developing a better understanding of your child’s educational journey. The course also explores effective communication with schools and ways to encourage positive routines and independence at home.
What You’ll Learn
During the course, you will:
- Understand how children learn and develop
- Support phonics, reading and early literacy skills
- Help build confidence in maths and numeracy
- Encourage positive learning habits and routines
- Support homework and independent learning
- Build your child’s confidence, resilience and self-esteem
- Promote emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour
- Communicate effectively with teachers and school staff
- Understand where to access additional support when needed
Course Details
- Duration: 10 weeks
- Delivery: Online
- Study Time: Approximately 3 hours per week
- Age: 19+
- Cost: £25
- Suitable For: Parents and carers of primary school-aged children
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for parents and carers who:
- Want practical ways to support learning at home
- Would like to understand phonics and early reading
- Need ideas for supporting maths and numeracy
- Want to help their child develop confidence and independence
- Are looking for strategies to support behaviour and wellbeing
- Would like to strengthen communication with their child’s school
Progression
By the end of the course, you will have a greater understanding of how to support your child’s learning and development, along with practical strategies you can use at home. The course can also provide a starting point for further family learning, parenting, wellbeing or community-based courses.
