Fathers Matter

About the Tutor: Tim Baker

View all courses taught by Tim Baker here

This is an online course delivered using Zoom, in real time with live interaction with your tutor and fellow learners. Learners will join the class from home and be able to exchange and interact with other learners as they would in the classroom (speaking and listening).
There will be discussion and demonstration. You will have opportunities to discuss and ask questions - this is an interactive course with the Tutor present throughout.

Content will include all/some of the following:

• The opportunity for parents to build their confidence in their journey as fathers.
• Explore age-appropriate expectations.
• Recognise how important it is to grow with our children at the different stages of their lives.
• Ideas for activities that improve children’s listening and attention.
• Support for reducing parental conflict.
• Discover the benefits of learning through play.

The tutor will facilitate and encourage discussion in a secure environment, the expectations and concerns of the learners will be used to inform the sessions as the course progresses to meet learners' needs.

Laptop, tablet or Smart phone with the Zoom app installed. There is no subscription required.
Pen and paper.

FEML (Family English, Maths and Language) courses.
There may be the opportunity to progress onto an accredited course such as:
- Childcare and - Parents to be and Parenting

To book a place please visit kentadulteducation.co.uk and click on ‘Course Areas’ then click on ‘Family Courses’. If you have any queries please call 03000 415888 or email BusinessSupportTeam@kent.gov.uk and leave your name and a contact number.
Before the class starts, the tutor will have sent you by email an invitation to join, which will be a simple weblink to click. The system is free, secure and easy to use. Should you have questions about the required equipment, please do not hesitate to contact us by telephone or by email.

Additional Information
By participating in this online/live class you accept and understand that Family Learning activities involve potentially hazardous tools and equipment and that such activity carries the risk of injury. You understand that it is your responsibility to judge your and your children’s motor skills and physical ability.

It is your responsibility to ensure that by participating in classes and activities from Kent Adult Education, you will not exceed your and your family’s limits while performing such activity, and you will select the appropriate environment and level of task for your and your family’s skills and abilities.

You understand that in creative and physical activities you and your children will need to be suitably dressed, will need protect your work surface and be mindful of the correct Health & Safety processes. KAE is not responsible for damage to items in your house/home or persons.

KAE are not responsible for any injuries you or your children may experience as a result of your attendance of this course. By remaining enrolled on this course, you are accepting that you have read, understood and agreed to follow these basic instructions.