Every family has the potential to learn, grow and succeed together. The SMARTT Family Learning programme is designed to bring parents, carers and children together in a fun, engaging and supportive environment where everyone develops valuable life skills.

Our fully funded, bite-sized courses are designed to empower families with practical knowledge, strengthen relationships and build confidence both at home and in school. Whether you’re exploring the outdoors, learning digital skills, understanding your child’s education or planning healthier meals on a budget, SMARTT helps families take positive steps together.

SMARTT Family Learning | Free Family Courses in Durham – Engaging Minds

Learning should be exciting, interactive and enjoyable for everyone. Our Engaging Minds sessions introduce families to digital learning through creative activities that develop confidence and essential technology skills.

What you’ll learn

• PowerPoint Interactive Games
  • Learn how to create engaging PowerPoint presentations.
  • Design simple interactive quizzes and educational games.
  • Build confidence using presentation software for learning and creativity.
• Interactive Educational Video Lessons
  • Discover how to use PC video software.
  • Create simple educational videos together.
  • Learn editing techniques and storytelling through digital media.

These sessions encourage creativity, teamwork and digital confidence while helping families enjoy learning together.

Understanding the School Curriculum

Many parents want to support their children’s education but can sometimes feel unsure about the language or teaching methods used in today’s classrooms. Our curriculum sessions are designed to make learning clear, accessible and enjoyable.

Objective

To help parents understand the terminology, teaching strategies and classroom methods used in schools for teaching English and Mathematics, giving them the confidence to support learning at home.

Topics include

Literacy & Communication

Families will enjoy learning together through:

• Reading together
• Sharing family stories and history
• Writing journals
• Learning rhymes and poems
• Building vocabulary
• Improving speaking and listening skills

Understanding Key Educational Terms

We’ll explain common school terminology including:

• Phonics
• Guided Reading
• Comprehension Strategies
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Problem Solving

Parents will gain practical strategies they can use at home to reinforce classroom learning in a relaxed and supportive way.

SMARTT Family Learning | Free Family Courses in Durham

Throughout every SMARTT course:

• Adults and children learn new skills together.
• Parents build confidence in supporting their child’s education.
• Children enjoy positive learning experiences with their family.
• Families strengthen communication and relationships.
• Learning becomes enjoyable rather than stressful.

When families learn together, everyone benefits.

Team Building for Stronger Families

Working together develops trust, confidence and communication.

Our family activities include:

• Problem-solving challenges
• Team-building games
• Family first aid activities
• Cooperative learning tasks

These practical experiences help adults feel more confident supporting their children’s learning while encouraging children to develop resilience, communication and teamwork.

Benefits for children

• Improved confidence
• Better communication skills
• Stronger problem-solving abilities
• Improved health and wellbeing
• Active lifestyles
• Greater independence

Budgeting & Financial Literacy

Good financial habits begin at home. Our Budget-Friendly Meal Planning & Cooking sessions help families make healthy choices while managing household budgets.

Planning Nutritious Meals on a Budget

Families will learn practical ways to reduce costs without compromising on nutrition.

Tips include

• Plan Your Meals Ahead
  Create a weekly meal plan to avoid impulse purchases and reduce food waste.
• Focus on Whole Foods
  Fresh fruit, vegetables, whole grains and legumes provide excellent nutrition while remaining budget-friendly.
• Cook at Home
  Home-cooked meals are often healthier, more affordable and bring families together.
• Use Seasonal Produce
  Seasonal fruit and vegetables are usually fresher, tastier and less expensive.
• Limit Processed and Packaged Foods
  These often cost more while providing fewer nutritional benefits.
• Prepare Simple Meals
  Learn easy recipes using fewer ingredients that still provide healthy, balanced nutrition.

Families also gain practical skills in meal preparation, shopping on a budget and reducing household food waste.

SMARTT Family Learning | Free Family Courses in Durham

Family Active Adventures

Our Family Active programme encourages parents and children to explore the outdoors while learning together through fun and engaging activities.

Families will enjoy:

• Cooperative outdoor games
• Map reading skills
• Orienteering challenges
• Navigation activities
• Teamwork exercises
• Problem-solving tasks in outdoor environments

These sessions promote active lifestyles while encouraging confidence, resilience and communication.

Families will achieve

• Learning new outdoor skills together
• Increased confidence
• Improved teamwork
• Better communication
• Stronger family relationships
• Greater confidence supporting children’s learning

Benefits for children

• Promotes health and wellbeing
• Encourages physical activity
• Develops resilience
• Improves problem-solving skills
• Builds confidence
• Supports social development

SMARTT Family Learning | Free Family Courses in Durham

Why Choose SMARTT Family Learning?

Our courses are designed around real family life, providing practical knowledge that can be used every day.

We offer

• Family-focused learning
• Fully funded courses
• Flexible bite-sized sessions
• Practical, engaging activities
• Digital skills development
• Support with understanding the school curriculum
• Budgeting and healthy cooking skills
• Outdoor learning experiences
• Opportunities to build confidence together

Join the SMARTT Family Learning Programme

Whether you’re looking to better support your child’s education, improve digital skills, become more confident with budgeting or simply enjoy quality learning time together, SMARTT Family Learning provides a welcoming environment where every family can thrive.

Together, we’ll build confidence, develop new skills and create lasting memories through learning, teamwork and fun.

SMARTT Family Learning | Free Family Courses in Durham – Do it the SMARTT way.

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