FREE online course – Foyer Families

Foyer Families FREE online course runs for 16 weeks.

If you’re a parent or carer who’s looking to build confidence and learn new skills then our online course “Foyer Families” is just for you.

“Foyer Families” – FREE online course starts on Tuesday 24th August within Aberdeenshire and runs for 16 weeks.

It’s a great opportunity to gain important skills and ​accredited qualifications while cultivating a meaningful team experience– at a pace that works well for people with young children and busy lives!

FREE online course – Foyer Families is a 16-week fully funded programme created and delivered by Aberdeen Foyer which will help you to:

• Achieve accredited learning and employability skills
• Progress into further education and employment​
• Support your child’s development​ through learning and play
• Improve the health and wellbeing of yourself and your family

FREE online Course dates 
This course will run from the 24th of August 2021 to the 10th of December 2021
Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
9.30am to 2.30pm

Aberdeen Foyer is working in partnership with North East Scotland College to deliver a City & Guilds Extended Level 1 Certificate in Employability skills. REHIS Food Hygiene and Pediatric First Aid certificates will also be available during the course. Child development workshops will also be delivered.

Additional support such as childcare provision and access to digital kit can also be provided during the course.

The course will be delivered online with access to course leaders and personalised support.

Is this course for me?

If you Are a parents/carer with children under 12 looking to do any of the following:​

• ​Develop personal confidence ​​
• Meet other parents ​and contribute to shared learning
• Take part in a meaningful team experience ​​
• Obtain accredited qualifications
• Learn how to further support your child’s learning and play in everyday life ​
• Consider if further education, training, or work is a possibility for you ​​

Then this FREE online course is for you.

As part of Foyer Families you’ll complete 5 City and Guilds units:

• Building personal confidence
• Contributing to healthy living
• Effective skills and qualities for learning and work
• Coping with change
• Managing personal finance
• A range of course related activities to boost productivity, team building and personal confidence
• You will also gain a broader understanding of how learning and play contributes to child development.
• Attend wellbeing sessions including: Mindfulness, Stretch and Tone and Tai Chi
• Be invited to course-related talks from a range of external organisations and partners

FREE online Course Content

Week 1/2: Getting to know you
A chance to get to know one another and set the foundation for an exciting journey with Foyer Families.

Week 3/4: Building personal confidence
Working together to understand personal confidence, while branching out into related activities to help build your own personal confidence.

Week 4/5: Contributing to own healthy living
Looking closely at what contributes to a healthy lifestyle. Guided cooking sessions and Food Hygiene will be used to support your learning along with a range of relevant activities.

Week 6/7: Effective skills and qualities
Working together to highlight and build upon existing skills to prepare you for the working and learning environment.

Week 8/9: Managing personal finance
Focusing on planning and preparation you will gain the skills to develop budget plans and financial inclusion sessions will help you to manage your finances.

Week 10/11/12: Coping with change
Encourages you to explore the different types of change, including the impact of change and strategies to help you to cope with change.

Week 13/14: Skills development
Helping you to build your CV for potential job opportunities and preparing you for mock interviews and build progression pathways.

Week 15/16: What’s next?
Reviewing 16-week programme with discussion about future steps and finally your graduation!

Katie Summers (Aberdeenshire)​ M: 07979 199 896​
katie.summers@aberdeenfoyer.com

We can even help with childcare and digital kit if needed.
If you think this might be for you, or a family member/friend – then please get in touch by emailing