Clare Family Learning Project

Winter 2007 ‹ Back to News

Growth of Family Learning in Clare this term

• Large increase in demand for English Language support from primary schools. Migrant parents need to understand the Irish school system and the language of school and learning.
• Very successful Fun Science Experiments with Dads and Lads in two locations.
• Great interest from Parents in Supporting Your 1st year students Maths at 2nd Level - four Programmes around the county.
• First group of FETAC Level 3 accredited Family Learning participants were presented with their certificates in October.
• New materials and resources for Tutors to use with learners displayed at a Family Learning In-service December 17th.
• The project would like to welcome the new part-time tutors on board this term and a special welcome to Clare Sheahan who is the new Family Learning Resource Tutor.