Family Learning - Maths - How to Support Your Child's Learning

Course intent

You will develop your skills and knowledge of maths, the language of maths and the terms used in school so you can understand your child’s schoolwork. This will be positive for your family.

What will I learn?

.This FREE online two-week course (2-hour session) for parents and carers of primary aged children will help you improve your own skills and understand what method is being taught in your child’s school, which will mean that you will be able to improve your child’s confidence and skills with maths.

• Learn about how maths is taught
• Learn to use maths vocabulary
• Play maths games

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

.If you are a parent/carer of a child aged 4-11, this workshop will help you understand the maths and language your child will use at school. This will be delivered online via Zoom.

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

.You will need to:

• Have your camera on
• Provide a mobile phone number and email address when you enrol so that we can contact you about your course.
• Please attend all sessions
• A reliable internet connection
• A computer/laptop/tablet or phone with a fully updated browser (preferably Google Chrome), microphone and camera
• A pen and paper
• Check your email for detailed joining instructions two days before course starts.
• Fill out the `Getting to know you` form and fill out `Tell us what you think` form
• Contact us on family.learning@surreycc.gov.uk if you have any questions

What can I do when I finish the course?

.At the end of this workshop, we will give you details of what you can move on to next, for example volunteering, further courses with Surrey Adult Learning, such as ESOL or Maths, or a join a college or get a job

Additional information

.We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class.

We value and support equality, diversity and inclusion by promoting fairness and respect at all times.

How to enrol

You can't currently enrol online for this course, so please call 0300 200 1044 to express your interest or to make an enquiry for further information.

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