Family Learning Curriculum
PRE SACE
BUBS 'N' ME
This program, co-facilitated by a senior registered midwife, is designed to meet the needs of young first time Mums. The semester program, focusing on supporting a healthy pregnancy and early months of parenting is planned with input from course participants ensuring the needs of this diverse group are met. Many of the practicalities of parenting are demonstrated and discussed and Mums are given the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about the birth of their child. A critical outcome of this program is the capacity for social networking which contributes significantly to the reduction of post natal depression in single Mums who are often socially isolated.
PATHWAYS FOR YOUNG MUMS
Providing a re-engagement point for many of our Family Learning course participants, Pathways for Young Mums, supports and encourages young Mums to re-engage with education and form social networks in an informal and interactive learning environment. The program for Young Mums under 21 years of age provides learning experiences and activities which improve the self esteem of participants and raises awareness of local services which support the health and wellbeing of families.
PARENT LITERACY
Introduced in response to the literacy needs of parents engaged in other Family Learning subjects, Parent Literacy usues family friendly literacy genres e.g. shopping lists, menus, pamphlets, brochures, family magazines etc to improve the functional literacy of parents which in turn enables them to be more confident in engaging their children in literate behaviours.
SACE Stage 1 : Literacy for Work and the Community accreditation is available.
CHILDHOOD LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
This course recognises the role of parents as the child's first educators and addresses a child's early literacy/learning development by encouraging parents to engage in practical learning experiences which are transferable into the home setting. Parents gain an understanding of learning dispositions, vocabulary and language development and the importance of relationships in learning whilst engaging in hands on activities such as making children's books, singing and storytelling.
STAGE 1 & 2
FOOD & FINANCE
The Food and Finance program addresses household budgeting whilst promoting healthy eating habits for the family. A social worker and a teacher/accountant collaborate to provide 1:1 financial counselling and inexpensive healthy menus for families. Each week a healthy budget meal is cooked and taken home by students. The Playford Community Co-op and Community Foodies provide ongoing support for Families.
SACE STAGE 1 ; Numeracy for Work and the Community accreditation is available.
MUMS PLUS
Students enrolled in this program, work with their teacher to develop community projects e.g. The creation of a parent room within the school to provide a safe environment for breastfeeding. The program content meets the SACE Capability of Citizenship and incorporates Career and Life coaching, Employment and Communication skills and through completion of a Personal Learning Plan, prepares participants for future SACE or VET pathways.
MUMS PLUS RESEARCH PROJECT
Students research a topic specifically related to an area of interest to them and their family, giving the student the opportunity to engage in relevant learning in a supportive and non-judgemental environment.
TALKING REALITIES : PEER EDUCATION TRAINING FOR YOUNG PARENTS
On completion of training, successful participants in this program pass on their rich stories of teenage pregnancy to young people in high schools in a dynamic learning experience - Talking Realities. Their training, comprising of six units of Certificate 3 Community Services Work, involves working in groups to develop team work, communication and presentation skills. Students can move on to TAFE to complete the Certificate and move into employment or further study.
