Courses

Courses for Parents and Carers of Children and Teenagers

Building Resilience in your Child (Pre-School age)

Aimed at parents of pre-school children, this course looks at the elements of resilience in children and how we can support children in emotional growth. Help build your confidence in talking to preschool children about feelings and explore realistic expectations of yourself and your child.

course code
FL2517
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
places
 9
Start
14 Apr 2026 (Spring)
Weeks
2 weeks
Times
Tuesday 19:30-21:00

where
WBC Remote Learning 
fees
total fee for this course £15.00   (concessions free)

This course requires you to follow an application process.


Building Resilience in your Child (Primary School age)

Aimed at parents of primary aged schools, this course looks at building resilience in primary aged children and helping them deal with their emotions.

course code
FL2516
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
places
 9
Start
28 Apr 2026 (Spring)
Weeks
2 weeks
Times
Tuesday 19:30-21:00

where
WBC Remote Learning 
fees
total fee for this course £15.00   (concessions free)

This course requires you to follow an application process.


course code
FL2522
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
places
 10
Start
09 Jun 2026 (Summer)
Weeks
2 weeks
Times
Tuesday 19:30-21:00

where
WBC Remote Learning 
fees
total fee for this course £15.00   (concessions free)

This course requires you to follow an application process.


course code
WaitListResilience
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
places
 79
Times and Dates
We plan our Family Learning courses at various times during the year, this is an enquiry placeholder entry. Please contact us here : adulteducation@wokingham.gov.uk to find out more or to let us know what you may be intererested in.

where
location to be advised
fees
total fee for this course £15.00   (concessions free)

This course requires you to follow an application process.


Help! Homework

Ideal for parents of children who are unfamiliar with the primary curriculum or who wish to know what language / methods to use to support their children’s homework.

course code
FL2523
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
places
 10
Start
17 Jun 2026 (Unconfirmed)
Weeks
One day
Times
Wednesday 10:00-12:00

where
Wokingham library  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £15.00   (concessions free)

This course requires you to follow an application process.


Introduction to KS2 Reading, Writing and Spelling

Gain confidence in how to support your child’s reading, writing, and spelling at home. Understand how these are taught in KS2 in schools today. Become clearer on what is expected by the end of each year (3, 4, 5 and 6) including the Year 6 SATs.

course code
FL2521
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
places
 7
Start
01 Jun 2026 (Summer)
Weeks
3 weeks
Times
Monday 09:30-12:30

where
Oakwood Centre  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £20.00   (concessions free)

This course requires you to follow an application process.


Introduction to Reception and KS1 Phonics, Reading, Writing and Spelling

Gain confidence in how to support your child’s phonics, reading, writing, and spelling at home. Understand how these are taught in Reception and KS1 in schools today. Become clearer on what is expected by the end of each year including the year 1 phonics screening.

course code
FL2520
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
places
 7
Start
06 May 2026 (Summer)
Weeks
3 weeks
Times
Wednesday 09:30-12:00

where
Wokingham library  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £20.00   (concessions free)

This course requires you to follow an application process.


Managing Your Child’s Anxiety (Primary School age)

Aimed at parents of primary school pupils, this course aims to give you a better understanding of anxiety and how it might present in children. The course looks to help you respond positively and how to help support your child.

course code
WaitListAnxiety
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
places
 84
Times and Dates
We plan our Family Learning courses at various times during the year, this is an enquiry placeholder entry. If there are no courses advertised, or none that suit your availability, you can register your interest by applying here.

where
location to be advised
fees
total fee for this course £15.00   (concessions free)

This course requires you to follow an application process.


Ready for Reception

NEW COURSE! Is your child ready to start school? What goes on in Reception year? How can you support your child’s learning at home? Find out more about how children learn and develop during Reception year, and what they are expected to know at the end.

course code
FL2519
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
places
 8
Start
28 Apr 2026 (Spring)
Weeks
One day
Times
Tuesday 10:00-12:00

where
School Green Centre Shinfield  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £10.00   (concessions free)

This course requires you to follow an application process.


Resilience and Anxiety in Teenagers

Aimed at parents of secondary school pupils. This course will look at how anxiety presents in teenagers, and techniques that can be used to combat it.

course code
FL2518
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
places
 10
Start
22 Apr 2026 (Spring)
Weeks
2 weeks
Times
Wednesday 19:30-21:00

where
WBC Remote Learning 
fees
total fee for this course £15.00   (concessions free)

This course requires you to follow an application process.


course code
FL2524
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
places
 10
Start
01 Jul 2026 (Summer)
Weeks
2 weeks
Times
Wednesday 19:30-21:00

where
WBC Remote Learning 
fees
total fee for this course £15.00   (concessions free)

This course requires you to follow an application process.


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