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Secrets of the Season – Winter

Discover the beauty of the season! Immerse yourself in the wonders of winter, through this online course, full of cosy connections to enjoy as a family.

Who is the course aimed at?

Staffordshire parents and carers with children of all ages

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, just an interest in the topic

Course Content

This course guides families through how to make the most of this magical time of year, through a range of creative activities and simple, seasonal ideas. Drawing upon the Hygge ethos, you will learn how to connect with the season and embrace the darker, cosy winter months, to support the health, wellbeing and happiness of the whole family.

Learning methods

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

Your tutor guides this course and provides expert support wherever needed. We offer choice and flexibility to provide a quality learning experience. We 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 do next/progress onto?

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.

Dates and times

Online learning delivery

22/11/2024- 20/12/2024, Fridays

Emails are sent out at around 10:00am each week. Activities can be completed flexibly during the week

Are there any fees?

This course is fully funded and therefore there are no course fees.

Who delivers this course?

Community Forest Services

www.facebook.com/CommunityForestServicesLtd

How to enrol on this course and find out more?

Telephone: Rebecca Banks 07525 120117

Email: communityforestservices@gmail.com

To enrol on this course call 07525 120117

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Further questions?

If you have any questions or want further advice about any aspect of adult community learning in Staffordshire, then please contact us:

Contact details

Staffordshire Community Learning Team

Staffordshire County Council, 2 Staffordshire Place, Stafford, ST16 2DH

Phone:

01785 278770

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