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Stepping up into Secondary
Funding area Life Skills
Book your place
To enrol on this course please enter your course enrolment password into the box below.
Check your eligibility
You must meet the entry requirements for the course
- You must be a UK national, or an Irish national, or an EEA national with pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement scheme
- You must have been resident in the UK or an EEA country continuously for the 3 years preceding the start date of your course. For learners living in the Greater London Authority area only you must have valid permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months in duration from the start date of your course.
- You must be aged 19 or over as at the 31st August 2024 for courses in the 2024/25 academic year
- You must agree to commit to and complete an Individual Learning Plan in agreement with your course tutor
Who can join this course
Kent Family Learning courses and workshops are free for parents, carers and grandparents, who are aged 19 years and above and who live in Kent and are intended to help create a better family life. All courses are funded by the Education and Skills Funding Agency and are FREE to eligible learners. To be eligible you must be able to answer ’yes’ to BOTH statements below:
1. Have you been living in the UK or an EEA country continuously for at least 3 years prior to the learning start date, and
2. Are you a UK national, or Irish national or do you have pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme?
Please speak with us if you cannot answer ‘yes’ to both statements as you may be able to gain a place if you can provide suitable residency evidence.
Learners may enrol onto courses in this subject area, up to a maximum of 240 guided learning hours. Please refer to our Course details for the subject area, and guided learning hours assigned to this course.
If you have already reached the maximum guided learning hours in this subject area, please speak to your tutor or another member of our team about your next progression steps.
Is this course for me
Welcome to "Stepping Up to Secondary" – a supportive space for parents to navigate the transition as their child enters secondary school. This program offers a unique opportunity for parents and carers to come together, share their thoughts, and gather practical advice on how to best prepare their child for this important milestone.
In "Stepping Up to Secondary," parents will have the chance to engage in open and honest discussions with others who are experiencing similar emotions and concerns. Through shared experiences and insights, participants will gain a deeper understanding of what to expect during this transition period and how to support their child effectively.
From practical tips for preparing for the first day of secondary school to strategies for helping children adjust to their new environment, this program provides parents with the tools and knowledge they need to navigate this exciting yet sometimes daunting transition.
Joining your course
Delivered online
If you require any information about joining this online course then please call 03000 41 22 22 and quote the Course Code ONL/149740/P/PF.