Digital Skills for Families
Subject Area
Digital
Student Type
Adults
Study Mode
Part Time
Course Type
Adult Further Education
What is the course about?
This practical and supportive short course is designed to help parents and carers build confidence in using everyday digital tools, while learning how to keep their children safe online. This will include getting to grips with ‘school portals’ – the digital platforms used by schools to keep in touch with parents and carers.
Why should I choose the course?
This short adult course is ideal if you would like to improve your digital skills in a relaxed and friendly setting. Whether you are completely new to technology or looking to build on existing knowledge, you will be supported each step of the way as you learn to keep yourself and your family safe online.
What will I learn?
Over the 5-week course, you will develop a range of useful digital skills that can be applied both at home and in everyday life. Topics include:
- How to use email confidently, complete online forms, and navigate school portals
- Creating and editing documents using Microsoft Word and Google Docs
- Understanding online safety, including how to protect your family, recognise risks, and support your children in using the internet safely
By the end of the course, you will feel more confident using technology and better equipped to support your child’s online safety.
What will the course lead on to?
After completing this course, you may like to continue developing your digital skills on another of the college’s short courses. To see what’s currently available, visit: https://wvr.ac.uk/subject-areas/digitalÂ
What support is available?
We have a team of staff dedicated to providing learning support if it is required and a Wellbeing Team that are on hand to offer guidance, support, and help when needed.
Additionally, eligible students can access a wide range of finance and funding support
to help them during their time at college. For more information, please visit: https://wvr.ac.uk/college-life/financial-support
Why should I choose to study the course at Warrington & Vale Royal College?
At Warrington & Vale Royal College, you will benefit from a welcoming and inclusive learning environment, experienced tutors, and practical courses designed to fit around your life. Our focus is on helping you gain real, useful skills that make a difference to you and your family.
What are the entry requirements?
There are no entry requirements for this course. It will be particularly useful for you if you are a parent or carer of a child, interested in learning more about keeping them safe online and better understanding school portals.
You must be aged 19 or over to enrol on an adult course.
What are my funding options?
For information relating to funding, please contact our friendly Learner Services Team on 01925 494 400 or learner.services@wvr.ac.ukÂ
Are there any additional costs associated with the course?
There are no additional costs associated with course.
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