What is this course about? 

The purpose of this course is to develop confidence levels and understanding of time. You will learn how to tell the time in different formats and calculate how much time is needed to complete plans and personal tasks. You will develop confidence in how to organise your time and make the most of your day.  You will look at what to do if there is a problem and how those problems can be solved. 

Course format:     

This course will be delivered face to face. This will be done in a small group, with support 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 adults who wish to improve their independence and find out how to take control of making the best of their environment in order to work towards developing their skills in other ways such as employment, volunteering or community engagement.  

 What will I learn?     

• Recognise numbers and time on a 12 hour clock. 

• Recognise numbers and time on a 24 hour clock. 

• Calculate timing necessary to complete a task at home. 

• Determine which bus to catch to attend an appointment and timings. 

• Understand which tasks are completed at certain times of the day. 

• State how many routine tasks are completed each day. 

• Plan a day trip using public transport timetables. 

How long is the course?     

This is run as 2-hour sessions over 5 weeks, with some activities to do at home to help you practise your skills.     

Will I be assessed?     

You will be required to complete some tasks using paperwork during this course. You will also be asked to take part in Q&A sessions. Support will be provided if you need it. This will be recorded by your tutor and will support your learning journey and successes.     

Entry Requirements:

Family and Community Learning courses are funded by the Education and Skills Funding Agency. Courses are no cost to learners if they are 19 years old before 31st August, have a Wiltshire postcode, and have been a resident in UK/EU for 3+years (or have certain immigration status) and if you can tick any of these criteria:

Receiving Universal Credit.

Receiving Employment Support Allowance (ESA).

Receiving Job Seekers Allowance (JSA).

Receiving another benefit (other than child benefit) e.g. housing benefit, income support, pension credit, PIP, DLA.

Have school-aged child / children who qualify for Free School Meals.

Currently unemployed and would like to work in the future.

Have refugee status.

Foster Carer

Care Leaver

Carer

Military Family

Ex-Armed Forces Personnel

Have a Learning Difficulty or Disability.

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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Venue: The Riverbank, The Olympiad, Chippenham SN15 3PA