This course is designed for non-native English speakers to assist with daily activities in Wiltshire and the United Kingdom. It covers key topics such as understanding the education system, family and child-related laws, navigating local transport, and interpreting local signs. Additionally, learners will explore the history, culture, and geography of their local area to foster a sense of belonging and inclusion.
ESOL for Family Life in Wiltshire
Study Mode
Part Time
Start Date, Location
May 2025, Chippenham
Jan 2025, Trowbridge
May 2025, Trowbridge
Apr 2025, Salisbury
Duration
22 weeks
Cost
£40.00
Course Overview
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What will I learn?
The following shows a breakdown of the subjects covered each week in this course designed to help with family life in Wiltshire:
Week 1 Understanding what living in Wiltshire looks like
Week 2 What to do in Wiltshire i.e. community groups
Week 3 The culture of Wiltshire – the different towns and its history
Week 4 Geographics of Wiltshire
Week 5 the Agriculture of Wiltshire
Week 6 UK Education system and schools in Wiltshire
Week 7 Free activities and resources in Wiltshire
Week 8 UK Laws for children and families
Week 9 Traveling in Wiltshire Buses & Trains
Week 10 Walks and canal paths
Week 1 Understanding what living in Wiltshire looks like
Week 2 What to do in Wiltshire i.e. community groups
Week 3 The culture of Wiltshire – the different towns and its history
Week 4 Geographics of Wiltshire
Week 5 the Agriculture of Wiltshire
Week 6 UK Education system and schools in Wiltshire
Week 7 Free activities and resources in Wiltshire
Week 8 UK Laws for children and families
Week 9 Traveling in Wiltshire Buses & Trains
Week 10 Walks and canal paths
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements associated with this course.
Study, Assessment and Qualifications
Assessment is informal, based on your personal targets and the learning outcomes and will be undertaken regularly with you by the course tutor.
Additional Costs and Information
This course will take place at the Chippenham Campus:
01.05.25 – 10.07.25, Thursday at 09:30-12:30
This course will take place at the Salisbury Campus:
30.04.25 – 09.07.25, Wednesday at 09:30-12:30
This course will take place at the Trowbridge Campus:
17.01.25 – 11.07.25, Friday at 09:30-12:30
02.05.25-18.07.25, Friday at 13:00-16:00
To be eligible for the Free fundable programme, you must be aged 19+ and in receipt of benefit or on a low wage income and must have lived in the UK for the last three years. You must currently reside in England. Should you need any additional information before applying please do contact us on busdev@wiltshire.ac.uk.
01.05.25 – 10.07.25, Thursday at 09:30-12:30
This course will take place at the Salisbury Campus:
30.04.25 – 09.07.25, Wednesday at 09:30-12:30
This course will take place at the Trowbridge Campus:
17.01.25 – 11.07.25, Friday at 09:30-12:30
02.05.25-18.07.25, Friday at 13:00-16:00
To be eligible for the Free fundable programme, you must be aged 19+ and in receipt of benefit or on a low wage income and must have lived in the UK for the last three years. You must currently reside in England. Should you need any additional information before applying please do contact us on busdev@wiltshire.ac.uk.
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