You Can Do It!

A new unit based learning programme from the Skills for Families Life and Work team

Responding to the changing demands and

circumstances of all involved in Family and Adult 1 Engaging
First Steps to -
with Learning
2

First Steps to -
Helping Your Child learn
Learning, our new flexible unit approach involves
the five First Step areas outlined opposite. Developing Hand Knitting Skills Making and Using Story Sacks
Planning and Participating in Short Walks Understanding Play
Mixing and matching units from any of these five Developing Creative Writing Skills Working with Your Child to Develop Literacy Skills
Love Food Hate Waste Working with Your Child to Develop Numeracy Skills
areas enables us to offer bespoke workshops, Cooking Skills in the Kitchen Supporting a Child with Writing
courses and qualifications tailored to meet Healthy Eating Supporting a Child with Reading
the varying needs and interests of your families. Health and Wellbeing Introduction to Developing Language and Communication
Personal Budgeting and Managing Money Skills in Children
Active Citizenship in the Local Community Using Art/Craft Activities with Children and Young People
We offer you: Help your Child with ... (designed for any curriculum area
e.g. Science)
Workshops:
1-3 sessions offering introductory or themed
approaches 3

First Steps to -
Creating a Confident Family:
4

First Steps to -
Improving Maths, English and IT
e.g. Science, maths, literacy or money management.
Functional Skills Maths (Full qualification)
Short 6 session courses: Family First Aid
Functional Skills English (Full qualification)
Developing Personal Confidence and Self Awareness
Involving one or two units Personal Development Skills
Maths Unit qualifications
e.g. Developing parenting skills + Developing English Unit qualifications
Developing Parenting Skills
I.T. Communication Fundamentals
confidence Improving Own Learning and Performance
Using the Internet
Family ESOL

5
Longer 12-18 sessions:
Involving 2+ units and/or functional First Steps to -
maths or English qualifications. Employment For more information contact:
To start, simply tell us your requirements or choose Preparing for Work
Monica McDermott
Developing Teamwork and Communication Skills
one from the 30 + ready-made units then let us Developing Presentation Skills
Senior Officer - Curriculum Quality and Progression
know and we will contact you to begin planning. monica.mcdermott@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Preparing for an Interview
0151 356 6736
Building a Personal Career Portfolio
Personal Career Planning
Recognising Employment Opportunities