Families are guided through fun, flexible hands-on activities to nurture a love of animals and the natural world. Designed to support child development, health and wellbeing and a connection to nature.
Aims of Course
Staffordshire parents/carers aged 19+ and their children aged 3-8 years (although this is flexible)
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course, just an interest in the topic.
Course Content
This course celebrates the wonders of the animal world, through shared activities and inspiring resources. Starting close to home, we will explore the joy of pets and wildlife in our gardens and communities, to then journey around the world to consider more exotic animals and endangered species.
How you will learn?
This is an online course held over 4 weeks. We provide you with engaging learning material through themed weekly email packs and access to digital resources. You can try the activities and explore the resources in your own time.
Learner support
Two tutors will guide this course and provide expert support wherever needed. We offer choice and flexibility to provide a quality learning experience. We can work together to ensure the course is accessible and works for you. We offer a personal approach to our courses and are on hand to help and support throughout. Through WhatsApp groups and online platforms, we encourage learners to help each other, to create a supportive online learning environment.
Course Assessments
There are no formal assessments as part of this course. We ask for weekly feedback to encourage regular reflection. There are two compulsory final feedback forms to complete at the end of the course. Your family will receive a certificate of achievement at the end of this course.
Learning Materials
We provide you with engaging learning material through themed weekly email packs and access to digital resources. You can try the activities and explore the resources in your own time. At the very start of the course we provide a ‘resource’ list. Each week there might be a few things you need to try the ideas, however we encourage you to reuse, recycle, adapt or borrow, before buying anything new!
What can learners progress onto next?
Many learners move onto other Community Learning courses, join local groups at their libraries and Family Hubs, or even set up their own groups to develop their connection and continue learning. We provide ideas for next steps throughout the course tailored to individual interests and aspirations too.
Location, Dates and Times
28/02/2025 to 27/03/2025, Fridays
Weekly email packs are sent at around 10.00am each Friday. These can be completed flexibly throughout the week.
Course fees
There are no course fees.
Who delivers this course?
Community Forest Services
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How to enrol on this course and find out more?
Please contact Rebecca Banks on:
Telephone 07525 120117
