Course aim
To show how children learn English at school and how to support my children's learning at home. The course is for learners who use English as a second language.

Course Outcomes
Find out how children learn English at school. Find out information about the English education system. Find out how playing games with my child can help develop my child's English Language skills. Gain new skills, knowledge and confidence in a positive learning environment.

How will the course be taught?
Resources for each session will be available on Classroom and include lots of practical elements. You will get more from the course if you expect to do some practice between sessions. If this is an online course, please check the email confirmation for the link to join your Google Classroom. This information is also on �My Account� when you are logged in to the Adult Learning website. Find �How to use Google Classroom� at https://getgoing.nccadultlearning.ac.uk/it-tips/google-classroom

What do I need to bring / have ready?
All resources will be on Google Classroom, but please to have a pen and notepad ready to make notes. In face-to-face sessions, laptops or tablets will be provided for you to use. If this is an online course, a laptop, PC or tablet and a stable internet connection will be needed.

Health and Safety / Online Safety
Your tutor will give you information about Health and Safety on the first session. To report suspected scams, or for information on preventing scams, call the Citizens Advice on 03454 04 05 06.

Further support and progression
If you need help whilst on a course with us, our Learner Support Advisor is available to discuss your needs. We offer a range of services, subject to eligibility, which can include practical support and/or financial assistance to ensure you feel fully supported while learning with us. For more information contact alsreferrals@northnorthants.gov.uk or call 01536 859050 (answerphone available). Visit our website https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/adult-learning/fees-and-refunds for further information about our fees and concessions. Your tutor will inform you of further learning opportunities and progression during your course.

Further Information
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/skillswise - online reading, writing and numeracy resources for adults https://literacytrust.org.uk/parents-and-families/ - ideas and resources to support your children�s developing English skills from 0 to 11 years www.northamptoncollege.ac.uk - information on further courses