Coventry City Council Elective Home Education

📱 Online safety is more important than ever! 🛡

Check out this useful guide full of great tips on how to talk to your child about the apps they use and how to keep them safe online. 💬👩‍💻👨‍💻

Open and honest conversations can help young people get the most out of their online experiences while staying aware of potential risks. As parents and carers, you’re in the best position to support them!



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Is your 15/16 year old interested in an Apprenticeship? Coventry City Council runs a range of Apprenticeships which post 16 can apply for:

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Each visit includes:
Full day Zoo & Castle access
Themed educational workshop

BOOK NOW! Child (3-15): £10 Adult: £9

Don't miss these unique learning adventures!

https://www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/home-educator-days/

NEW TASTER SESSIONS

We are now running large group workshops bookable as one off taster experiences for scouts, brownies, guides, home educators, schools, youth groups, HAF co-ordinators and more! If you have a group of 24 to 40 budding plumbers and engineers who want to learn to use real tools and learn real skills get in touch now.

Available within Lancashire, Calderdale and the West Midlands.

Image description: Three children enjoy problem solving with pipe; creating watertight pipe-runs, using hand power tools, testing runs with real water, identifying and fixing leaks. White pipe and connectors attached to a pale blue vertical wall. Two girls either side of the image wearing tie-dye tops hold electric screwdrivers made by Kingfisher plc whilst another uses theirs to attach clips to the wall to secure the pipe work.

As we start a new year, worth reminding Coventry residents of Go CV - a discount card for Coventry residents. It can secure discounts at local businesses, attractions, leisure centres etc. It's also worth noting that if in receipt of certain benefits those discounts may be enhanced to GoCv +! Check out more details below:

Get up, Get out and Go CV! - Go CV Coventry residents save more with a Go CV card. Collect yours today! Pay Go CV or Go CV+ prices with our partners making savings on regular prices and get exclusive offers. Find the latest news and competitions.

Anyone interested in music? A great over from Coventry Music for anyone aged 11-18!

Please see the latest information from the NHS regarding immunisations normally provided in schools available to home educators.

As the new term begins, its the home straight for many young people in yr 11. The Council will be running an Apprenticeship show and home educators will be invited to meet employers and training providers:

This years show will take place at Coventry Rugby Club on 11/02/2025 over 3 slots:

09:30 – 10:45
11:30 – 12:45
13:30 – 14:45

Put it in your diary if your child is in year 11!

Trampolining Sessions available at the Alan Higgs for Home Educators

Home - Central Galaxy Coventry Trampoline Club - Coventry's Elite Club The offical website of Central Galaxy Coventry Trampoline Club. Offering a variety of trampoline and gymnastic class' for children and adults in Coventry.

Love a good bargain for EHE as well as a freebie, so don't forget to check out AWEdiscounts.com for the latest deals. Also worth having a look at their lesson offer/timetable:

AWE Home Education Club - AWE Club AWE club is a Home Education group. The club organises live online classes, face to face classes and discounts on education resources and services. KS3, GCSE and IGCSE exam qualification courses with brilliant teachers. There is no joining fee and no membership.

A great new offer from COV CLOTH for those interested in fashion, textiles and sustainability

Coventry City Council is an employer of young people on Apprenticeships. Please find details below, we are also looking to put on an online Apprenticeships session for those interested in finding out more on 3.7.24 should there be sufficient demand. Let us know if interested at [email protected]

Lots of families are considering apprenticeships at the moment but it can be difficult to know where to start looking. Have a look here for a list of those available in the area: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeshipsearch?_ga=2.82394518.1613902874.1719398205-894224839.1718285526

Due to popular demand and our 15th July event selling out we have now added an additional Home Educator Archaeology workshop on the 19th July at 10am.

Advance booking required at https://stmarysguildhall-tickets.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173648634

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SUMMER SCHOOL 2024 🌞

Our annual week-long drama programme, open to young people aged 8-16 years is back!

Taking part in Summer School is a really exciting way to spend a week of the Summer Holidays. Participants will spend time in a welcoming and supportive space, where they can develop confidence, improve their team-working skills, make new friends, and have lots of fun!

Ages 8 - 12: Mon 5 - Fri 9 Aug 👉 https://buff.ly/4cb8xZG
Ages 11 - 16: Mon 12 - Fri 16 Aug 👉 https://buff.ly/4ewTR98

On Friday July 12th, Coventry SEND will be running an event for Preparing for Adulthood: Employment and Training Pathways. It will be between 10am-12pm and you can stay for as long or as little as you like!

The focus will be on 14-25yr olds who are considering their next steps after school/college.

There will be an information fair, with providers, employers and voluntary organisations on hand to answer questions about their offers for young people. There will also be a series of information talks throughout the morning which people are welcome to attend.

You can register your interest by emailing [email protected] - please use the subject line "PFA event", with a contact name and the number of people attending.

There is more information available at https://www.covsendiass.co.uk/events/event/22/preparing-for-adulthood-employment-and-training-pathways

Sitting exams with Tutors and Exams in Autumn?

Deadline days:

Deadlines for Autumn 2024 for entries and AA are available on our website:

https://www.tutorsandexams.uk/exam-centres/entry-deadline-dates/

https://www.tutorsandexams.uk/access-arrangements/

Please note: the deadline date is for when all evidence for Access Arrangements needs to be received by.

Access Arrangements SEN at Approved Exam Centre | Tutors & Exams Access Arrangements for the JCQ and Cambridge International Exams.

This activity is BRILLIANT. It's for adults as much as children. Get up close and personal with reptiles and mini beasts and Darren also runs a home ed group! Music to my ears. Learn all about the habitats and habits of his array of animals.

Animal Handling | The Jungle Hut | Earlswood The Jungle Hut's mission is to reconnect the next generation with nature and conservation to help inspire and encourage them to recognise the importance of protecting it.

Theartanddesignroom are running various workshops over the summer with an eclectic array of themes. - from fashion, street art to fantastic beasts... Check them out here:

Workshops/Lessons | The Art and Design Room

Hi all

See below for a fantastic array of home ed offers from those FarGo Village Coventry. See the flyers for details

I am SOOOOO excited for this!!!

There will be time at the end of the workshop to ask me any questions.

Please send me an email to book your place and I will send you joining information etc.

You are also welcome to join if interested in Photography or Art Textiles GCSE.

Please feel free to share 🥰

Love Laura xx
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