What’s this course about?   

The purpose of this course is to help you develop confidence in using and explaining scientific terms, get creative as a family and develop a sense of awe and wonder to promote enthusiasm for learning.  

Course format:   

This is an online course where you’ll learn together and take part in practical group activities, all in a relaxed and friendly environment.   

Who will benefit from attending?   

This course is for parents and carers who want to support their child/children with their learning of science.  

What will I learn?   

• Learn Scientific terms     

• Discover science experiments you can create using items you have in the home  

• Learn how to develop a sense of awe and wonder, to promote enthusiasm for science  

How long is the course?   

This is run as a single 2-hour session, with some activities to do at home to help you practise your skills.   

Will I be assessed?   

You will be required to complete some paperwork during this course. This will record and support your learning journey and successes.   Venue: BA12 6EW Mere. 

Courses are no cost to learners who meet the eligibility criteria:

Learners must be aged 19+ on 31 August 2024 to learn with Family and Community Learning this academic year.  Learners must also have a Wiltshire postcode and either have lived in the UK/EU for three years or meet certain residency requirements (for example, certain types of immigration status are exempt from the three-year residency rule).  Learners must also be able to tick one of the following criteria:

• On a lower income, earning less than £25,000 a year.
• In receipt of benefits (other than child benefit).
• Care leaver, refugee, foster carer, carer, military family / ex-armed forces personnel, learning difficulty or disability, or have school-aged children who receive free school meals.
• Not in work and looking to go into work, now or in the future.

If you do not feel you fit within the criteria, we may still be able to help.  Please get in touch with us to discuss this further.

Click here to enrol: https://workwiltshire.co.uk/enrolment/

Or to contact us call 01225 770478 or email familyandcommunitylearning@wiltshire.gov.uk

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