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'Clare Family Learning Project holds a key position in Ireland for the development of family literacy and numeracy provision (p62)....' 

'The programme is clearly successful in reaching parents not already engaged in learning and where the children need extra support (p223).'

Clare Family Learning Project was used as a case study in this EU Commission report on Family Literacy in Europe. Carpentieri, J., Fairfax-Cholmeley, K., Litster, J., Vorhaus, J. (2011) Family literacy in Europe: using parental support initiatives to enhance early literacy development. London: NRDC, Institute of Education. © 2011 NRDC, Institute Of Education, London.

The National Economic and Social Forum (2009), Child Literacy and Social Inclusion report focused on the implementation of the Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools (DEIS) programme. The report cites  ' One striking example of good practice in family literacy work is that of the Clare Family Learning Project… (p136).' Child Literacy and Social Inclusion: Implementation Issues, Report 39 (2009). National Economic and Social Forum.

History

Parents in 1994 attending literacy classes requested help with their childrens' homework. The project grew out of this need. The work was developed and nurtured by the Clare Adult Basic Education Service. Clare Family Learning Resource Pack was published in 2000 to support parents helping their children's emerging literacy and numeracy skills. As courses were piloted, research carried out and resources published, the Clare Family Learning Project became nationally renowned for its programmes, training and materials!

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The project recognises that family learning is based on the principle that awareness of opportunities for learning in everyday home and community activities raises confidence and contributes to literacy and numeracy development across generations.

Courses help parents, carers, grandparents:

  • recognise they are their children's first and most important educators

  • realise the value of their home as a learning place

  • support their children's learning

  • make links between home and school

  • build confidence to develop their own literacy and numeracy skills

  • foster the notion of life-long learning

The programmes are supported by the Adult Education Service of Co Clare VEC and Clare Adult Basic Education Service. Funded by the Department of Education and Science with assistance from the European Social Fund as part of the National Development Plan 2007-2013.

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