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Maths and English

East Kent College Course Content Students will be studying maths or English in mixed ability groups over 16 weeks. They will be assessed during the first few weeks and will then work towards an exam at entry level (beginners) or level 1 or 2. Further assessments are planned during the course and students are given feedback throughout the term. Level 2 is excellent preparation for GCSE and will enable students to progress to more advanced college courses and some university courses. Maths Topics covered will include properties of shape, charts and graphs, measurement and scale, problem-solving, fractions, decimals and percentages etc. There is a mix of practi-cal work, group work and whole class challenge. Students are offered weekly homework and reflect on their own progress after each session. There is one exam that takes place on the final week. It lasts between 1 and 2 hours depending on the level. If the student is not ready for their exam, they can delay. Successful students will receive a City and Guilds certificate in Functional Skills. English Students will study 3 elements for English: reading, writing and speaking and listening. Topics covered include letter-writing, constructing an article or a report, punctuation, spelling and grammar. Reading includes comprehension, identifying features of texts, idioms and bias, tone and style. Students will also take part in formal and informal discussions and level 2 students will deliver a short presentation. There is an exam for each element and students will receive a Functional Skills certificate, if they pass all 3 exams. As with maths, regular homework is set and exams are planned when the student is ready. To put your name on the list please contact your local Children’s Centre and you will receive a call to confirm your place on the course.

Following feedback from holiday activities offered by Adult Education we have moved the timings to be slightly later and not over the lunchtime. Thank you,

If you have an idea that you would feel would be of interest to a group of at least 10 parents or you have attended something but want MORE then please let us know by contacting your local Children’s Centre.

Children Centre Duration Start Date

Time Information

Ray Allen Centre 16 weeks

9.30—11.30 English Course No crèche is provided.

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Time Information

The Willow Centre 16 weeks

9.30—11.30 Maths Course No crèche is provided.

And what next?

Ashford Children’s Centres

& Youth Hub Adult Learner Programme No 4

December 2019 – April 2020

Early Help & Preventative Services offers opportunities for all children, young people and their families.

www.kent.gov/earlyhelp

There are 6 Children’s Centres and a Youth Hub located across the Ashford District.

Contact Details

Bluebells Children’s Centre, School Road,Hothfield,TN26 1HA : 03000 418300 Little Explorers Children’s Centre, Recreation Ground Road, Tenterden, TN30 6RA : 03000 418400

Ray Allen Children’s Centre, Stanhope Road, Stanhope, TN23 5RN : 03000 418500 Sure Steps Children's Centre, Phoenix School Grounds, Belmont Road, Kennington,TN24 9LS : 03000 418600

Waterside Children’s Centre, Turner Close, Willesborough,TN24 0PQ: 03000 418700 The Willow Children’s Centre, Halstow Way, Off Brookfield Road, TN23 4EY : 03000 418800

Ashford Youth Hub, Mabledon Avenue, TN24 8BJ : 03000 417567

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Introduction to Adult Learning

Welcome to Ashford Children’s Centre Adult Learning Programme in Partnership with Kent Adult Education service. We have some really innovative courses on offer that will build on your existing parenting skills. We also offer courses to support you in your personal development. Our courses are unique. The tutor will not tell parents “how it’s done”, instead they are discussion-based with time to share experiences, ideas, concerns and explore possible solutions together. We understand that going back to learning can be scary for some people, with this in mind every course has a member of staff linked to it, to support you and remove any barriers you have to learning. We also offer limited free child care during courses in the form of crèches. All staff are qualified and experienced Childcare professionals to meet the individual need of every child and are DBS Checked. Please be aware that if your child is attending the crèche, please attend the settling in session to complete paperwork and allow your child to explore the crèche room. All courses where a crèche is offered to your child meet the week before the start of the course for children and parents to meet the Early Help Support Workers and become familiar with the crèche room. If you have any questions or would like to book your place on a course, simply contact your local Children’s Centre* today! All courses are confirmed with Adult Education one week before the start date, so please DON’T DELAY, BOOK TODAY. *Contact information for Children’s Centres is on the front page.

Enjoy a fabulous time together with your child, making pop bottle rockets. Feedback from previous rocket making session include: ‘Brilliant time that gave me lots of ideas of what to do with my children during the holidays’. ‘Fun, Fun and even more Fun!’ Lots of people here for fun, would like more like this’

If you would like to work with your children to learn more about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) in a fun and practical way then this is just for you! Great fun for you and your preschool children. Explore the wonders of our world by engaging in fun activities together such as building chocolate bridges or making and racing balloon buggies.

Rocket Making

Builders and Boffins

Children Centre Duration Start Date Time Information

Ray Allen Centre 4 weeks 04.03.20 - 25.03.20 26.02.19

12.45 — 2.45 12.45 — 1.45

Book now to guarantee your place. Suitable for children aged 2 1/2 + Settling in Creche


Ray Allen Centre 1 weeks 19.2.20 12.45 — 2.45 This term time session will be great fun for 3 years + and their parent/carer. Adults and children do this session together.

Managing Children’s Behaviour

This is an opportunity to learn about why children behave in certain ways and how you as their parent can positively influence your own children’s behaviour. You will be able to take part in discussions with other parents exploring topics and situations as well as trying out new strategies at home and talk about how these worked. Why not improve your family life and your relationship with your children? There is no magic wand provided, but you might notice a difference in yourself and your children.


Ray Allen Centre 4 weeks 29.4.20 — 20.5.20 22.4.20

12.45—2.45 12.45—1.45

Contact your local centre to reserve your place, and also any creche places that you need. Crèche settling-in session

First Aid for Families

Come and learn about……. • The emergency procedure and making an emergency phone call • How to place a casualty into the recovery position • How to use the primary survey • How to recognise and treat choking • How to treat and monitor bleeding, minor bruising and burns • How to practice cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Feedback from previous attendees: ‘We enjoyed all of this, Paul was amazing and we felt that we could ask anything’ ‘Great course and I think every parent needs a chance to learn this’

If you have a child under 1 and only want to learn CPR please look out for the next Save A Babies Life opportunity in a Centre near you.


Ray Allen—Course 2 Settling In Creche

3 weeks 1 week

15.1.20—29.1.20 8.1.20

12.45 —2.45 12.45 —1.45

Increase your confidence in how you manage minor injuries and how to respond in more serious situations. Carers with children who have health conditions will be given priority. Please attend the Crèche settling-in session so that your children are more settled whilst you learn.

Baby Signing

Makaton is a language programme using signs and symbols to help babies, children and adults to communicate.

Research has shown that signs and gestures are easier to learn than spoken words. Baby Signing, if used regularly will encourage babies and children to let others know what they want, make choices, share information and understand more.

This is a 5 week course for parents/carers with children aged 4 - 24 months. This is a certified course and parents must attend all 5 sessions in order to gain the certificate.

Book your place now for your local Children’s Centre. If you cannot get to one of the venues listed, please phone and let us know your local Centre and we will try and arrange a course near you.

Is English your second language? Would you like to: Speak, write and read more English? Make daily life such as talking to doctors, schools, job centres and shop assistants easier? Get help with daily tasks such as how to fill in forms? Build your confidence and make new friends?

This course is for you!


Time Information

Waterside Suresteps

5 weeks 5 weeks

14.1.20 - 11.2.20 26.2.20 - 25.03.20 15.1.20 - 12.02.20 26.2.20 - 25.03.20

9.30 — 10.30 9.30 — 10.30 1.45 - 2.45pm 1.45 - 2.45pm

This is a certified course and all sessions must be attended to receive a certificate. Children accompany their parent/carer during the group to learn together. If you have twins or more than one child who is attending with you, please try and bring a friend or family member so that each of your children can enjoy this together. Please place your name on the waiting list with your up to date contact information and which centre you want to attend. You will be contacted and offered a place closer to the starting date.

ESOL—English as a second language


Willow 6 weeks 24.1.20 -6.3.20 17.1.20

9.45 - 11.45 9.45 - 10.30

Adult learning opportunity— limited creche space Settling in Creche

Easter Crafts

This is a time for cutting and sticking, tearing and sharing.

If you and your children like spending time making things together then come along to a special Easter session. Feedback from previous sessions We now hold holiday sessions slightly later to allow you time for lunch before we start.

The course aims to support families to understand and enjoy healthy eating by planning and creating a balanced packed lunch/picnic meal with a variety of food groups. Content will include the following:

• Discuss the contents of typical packed lunches/picnics. • Learn about main food groups. • Plan the 'perfect' packed lunch/picnic for a pre-schooler/ child/adult. • Understand the importance of kitchen safety including the safe use of equipment. • Make a variety of wraps, pitta pockets and sandwiches. • Compare different breads and fillings. • Try new foods and share preferences.

Foodtastic


Waterside Little Explorers

1 weeks 1 week

5.2.20 12.2.20

12.45 — 2.45 12.45 — 2.45

Preschool aged children. Parents and Children enjoy this activity together.


Sure Steps Willow

1 weeks 1 week

8.4.20 15.4.20

1.00 — 3.00 1.00 — 3.00

Age range of 3—11 years. Parents and Children enjoy this activity together.

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