Who is the course aimed at?

For parents/carers who would like to support their children with their maths homework and build confidence in their own number skills.

Entry requirements

Staffordshire Moorlands Parents/Carers aged 19+ No other mandatory pre-entry requirements

Course content

You will learn how to support your children at various ages and stages of their school life with key maths topics, which are practised at home. Topics taught will be mapped to the current Key Stage 2, 3 and 4 maths curriculum and will include subjects covering mental arithmetic skills and methods.

Learning methods

Supportive and friendly classes; 121 support; everyday maths activities; You will be encouraged to discuss the topics being delivered with class friends during the session and outside of the session too.

Learning Support

Learning support is available and learning takes place in small supportive groups

Course assessments

Your tutor will get to know you and your individual needs from the outset of the course. A friendly number skills check will help you and the tutor find out about your needs. Your tutor will monitor your progress. You will be encouraged to ask questions.

Learning materials

Workbooks and worksheets for completion of the topics being delivered throughout the programme. Mini white boards, calculators, Powerpoint, Ipads. These will all be provided for you

What can learners do next after this course?

Throughout your course you will be provided with information, advice and guidance about other courses and learning opportunities. Such as progression onto an accredited Functional Skills Maths Programme.

Dates, locations and times

These courses are by referral only. Please contact the provider directly for further details.

Staffordshire Moorlands 

13/01/2025 – 10/02/2025, 4.30pm til 5.30pm and 5.30pm til 6.30pm, Mondays and

24/02/2025 – 24/03/2025, 4.30pm til 5.30pm and 5.30pm til 6.30pm, Mondays at:

Buxton and Leek College, Stockwell Street, Leek ST13 8DP

14/01/2025 – 11/02/2025, 10.00am til 11.00am, Tuesdays and

25/02/2025 – 25/03/2025, 10.00am til 11.00am, Tuesdays at:

Salvation Army, Salisbury Street, Leek ST13 5EE

Are there any fees?

This course is fully funded so there are no course fees.

Who delivers this course?

All of our courses are delivered by expert local learning partners across Staffordshire. This specific course is delivered by Buxton and Leek College.

How to enrol on this course and find out more?

Please speak direct to our provider of this course who will happily discuss with you how to be referred  onto this or a related course.

Lyndsey Mollison

Telephone: 0800 074 0099

Email: enquiries@blc.ac.uk