English in the Primary School

English in the Primary School is a Family Learning course for parents/carers with children in Nursery, Reception, Year 1, Year 2 or Year 3.

This FREE course is hosted by Coventry City Council and is designed to promote strong positive relationships within families, enabling parents and carers to support their children's' learning and development.

In the course we will:

• Find out how your children are taught to read in school
• Learn phonics words and phrases your children use in school, such as ‘blending’ and ‘CVC’
• Look at other areas of the curriculum such as grammar, punctuation, spelling and handwriting
• Give you free resources and suggestions of games /apps your children can play

Where: There are 2 English courses this Summer Term:

1. An online course to download and watch wherever and whenever suits you
2. A face-to-face course at Southfields Old School in Hillfields on Thursdays from 12.30-2.30 pm (creche available for pre-school children)

When: Week beginning 26/4/21, lasting for 9 weeks.

Price: The course is completely FREE.

How: Head to the website and search for ‘Family Learning'.

To find out more contact:

• kate.steventon@coventry.gov.uk or 024 7697 8730
• steve.withers@coventry.gov.uk or 024 7697 1301

You can join up until week 3 of the course.