1 November 2008 - 1 April 2009
This web page is for family learning practitioners and managers interested in developing effective methods of sampling progression of the adult participants from family learning programmes. It comprises a resource pack, funded by the Learning and Skills Council, developed from research and case studies with local authority family learning providers. The pack is supplemented by examples of reports and materials kindly supplied by providers.
Families, Learning and Progression - overview
This booklet outlines key recent policy changes in relation to family learning and progression, examines the definitions of progression, highlights key findings reported from inspection, summarises findings from the project and shares examples of best practice from the field.
Families, Learning and Progression - overview - [PDF]
Data protection: the basics
This sheet contains the basic information on data protection when collecting family learning progression information. It is current at the time of printing, however, it should not be relied on as legal advice. In the first year of Family Learning Impact Funding there is no requirement to collect data on children's progress.
Data protection: the basics - [PDF]
Strategic links poster: ‘Family Learning: outcomes, progression, Public Sector Agreements and the national indicator set'
This poster illustrates the links between the generic outcomes of family learning, the types of progression and the links with the new PSAs and the most relevant national indicators for family learning. It does not include a full list of the national indicators. It is intended for use by managers and practitioners to illustrate the contribution of family learning to the local policy agenda and local area agreements.
Strategic links poster - [PDF]
Tracking questions prompt sheet
This contains example prompt questions to link with the Learning and Skills Council progression tracking spreadsheet for Family Learning Impact Funding programmes. It is not a definitive list but should be used to support a discussion with the learner. Its usage is not limited to Family Learning Impact Funding programmes as it can be used to help track progression from any family learning programmes.
Tracking questions prompt sheet - [PDF]
Tracking questions prompt sheet - [Word]
Example flyer for learners
This provides an example which may be given to parents and carers at the start of a Family Learning Impact Funding programme to explain the three year progression monitoring process. It has space to insert local information and contacts. It is available for download below. Although it is designed for use with Family Learning Impact Funding programmes, it is adaptable for use with other family learning programmes that providers may wish to track progression from.
Example flyer for learners - [PDF]
Example flyer for learners - [Word]
Checklist for planning for progression on Family Learning Courses
This links family learning course planning to generic outcomes: new skills, gains in confidence and understanding, improved communications, changed behaviours and changed relationships with family and community. These outcomes relate to the different categories of progression. The checklist supports tutors and managers to ensure the intended outcomes are linked to course planning and activities. The checklist is for use on Family Learning Impact Funding courses, but it can be used for any family learning course.
Checklist for planning for progression on Family Learning Courses - [PDF]
Case study materials
Portsmouth City Council:
Report from postcard learner survey 2007 - [Word]
Example of postcard surveying impact - [Word]
Example of postcard surveying satisfaction & progression - [Word]
York City Council:
Example learner forum questionnaire - [Word]
Warrington Borough Council:
A Family Learning Ambassador's learning journey - 1 - [Word]
A Family Learning Ambassador's learning journey - 2 - [Word]
Cheshire County Council:
Progression routes into and from family learning - [Word]
City of Wakefield Metropolitan District Council:
A report on the progression of students on Skills for Families courses - [Word]
Launch of Materials
The Families, Learning and Progression pack was launched on 24 September, 2008 in Sheffield, with an additional event held in Leicester on 6 October. Materials which were used at the events are available here to download:
Families, Learning and Progression presentation - [PDF]
‘Defining progression' activity - [Word]
