Family learning and parenting

Funded courses for adults and families

Welcome to the exciting new area of Adult Education at West Sussex County Council! Our mission is to provide engaging courses that encourage families to communicate, have fun and develop confidence while learning new skills together.

Current offerings

We have a variety of courses available across the county, including:

  • Reading as a family
  • Family fun in nature
  • First aid
Learn more and register (external link)

Upcoming events

Join us for the Family Learning Festival! This national event celebrates the joy of learning within families. This year, we will host free, spooky workshops during the half-term break that aim to ‘inspire curiosity’ and encourage family fun. These 2-hour workshops will include seasonal arts and crafts for all ages.

 

Learn more and register (external link)

 

Coming soon

Some examples of Family learning courses we are developing include:

  • Cooking together as a family
  • Family first aid
  • Family fire safety
  • Fun with maths
  • Understanding the English education system
  • Preparing for primary and secondary school
  • Supporting your anxious child
  • Understanding teenagers
  • Boosting your child's self-esteem
  • Family resilience
  • Managing tantrums and meltdowns
  • Autism awareness

This website will be updated regularly with new courses and start dates. If you have any questions, email us at familylearning@westsussex.gov.uk.

We look forward to helping your family learn and grow together.