Family Learning - Settling into Secondary School Workshop for ESOL Parents

Course intent

Develop your skills and knowledge to help you to be more active in the support of your children’s learning and development; and positively impact on your life and that of your family.

What will I learn?

On this FREE online (2-hour) workshop you will work with the tutor and other ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) parents and carers to improve your understanding of secondary education in England and to learn how you can support your child who has just started in secondary education. You will also improve your English language skills. You will cover a range of topics that may include:

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

If you are a parent who is new to the UK or went to school in another country, you will develop your skills and knowledge in understanding the secondary school system and gain practical ideas to try with your children. This will be positive for your family wellbeing. This will be delivered online via

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

You will need to:

• Have my 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 `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 course, we will give you details of what you can move on to next, for example volunteering, further courses with Surrey Adult Learning, a college or employment

  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.

  How to enrol

  Our courses are for adult learners aged 19 or over. If you are under 19, please call 0300 200 1044.

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