Family Sewing At Bligh

Course summary
Code: C251142A
Location: Bligh Way Primary School
Cost: £0.00 to £60.00
Starting: Tuesday 13 January 2026
Duration: 5 sessions over 5 week(s)
Time: 15:15
By continuing you confirm that you are 19 or over on 31 August and have agreed to the the Terms and conditions
                
Description
This course is for the parents / carers of pupils of Bligh or Barnsole School attending with 1 child only.
 
 
If you are interested in developing your parent child bond or learning alongside your child, book onto one of our courses from the life skills: parenting skills offer.
 
PLEASE DO NOT BUY TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL YOU KNOW THAT THE COURSE WILL RUN. 
  
 
                       What will I learn on this course?                           
                       Learners will: 
1.  Produce at least 1 hand crafted project – using verbal communication skills to help support your child to complete the task
2.  Measure in CM & MM (converting between the 2)
3.  Calculate the cost of at least 1 project
Whether you would like to learn new creative skills or to investigate the possibility of a new wellbeing-based career, MAE Community Learning courses can provide you with a stepping stone to progress
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
                     
 
                       Is this course suitable for me?                             
                       This course is for the parents / carers of pupils of Bligh or Barnsole School attending with 1 child only.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
                     
 
                       Is there anything I need to know about the course?          
                       Please be aware that whilst this course is practical in nature some sessions will include theory and professional related training such as H&S , risk assessments, public liability etc                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
                     
 
                       Will there be additional costs?                             
                       No.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
                     
 
                       What could I go on to do after this course?                 
                       Your tutor can talk to you about other subject related course available. 
 
Medway Adult Education works with many partners locally such as MidKent College, Medway School of Arts and the University of Kent; information about their courses can be found in our studios, café and on Moodle. Medway has an exciting and wide-range of events, exhibitions and activities to inspire and help you make further progress - please see the community noticeboards in the Rochester Centre and again on Moodle. Your tutor will be able to talk through your individual progression options.  
If you wish to explore your learning, work or career options, you can speak to a fully trained careers advisor on 0800 100 900. https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
                     
 
                       Attendance Policy                                           
                       Multiple sessions-  
To get the most out of your course you will need to attend as many sessions as possible. We recommend at least 90%. If you do have a holiday booked during term time, please let the tutor know in advance so that we can help you catch up on missed sessions and ensure that you still achieve the course outcomes.  If you are unavoidably ill or unable to attend, please contact 01634 338400 so that we can let your tutor know, and so they can send you any work you may have missed 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
                     
 
                       Health and Safety                                           
                       Health and Safety Disclaimer 
 
 
By participating in the live class you accept that you understand that crafting involves potentially dangerous tools and equipment and that such activity carries the risk of injury. You understand that it is your responsibility to judge your motor skills and physical ability. 
It is your responsibility to ensure that by participating in classes and activities from Medway Adult Education, you will not exceed your limits while performing such activity, and you will select the appropriate level of task for your skills and abilities. 
 You understand that this is a wellbeing activity, and you will need to be suitably dressed, you will need protect your work surface and be mindful of the correct Health & Safety processes when working with crafting tools and equipment  MAE is not responsible for damage to items in your house / home or person. 
The creators, owners and distributors of this site and the material available MAE are not responsible for any injuries you may experience because of your use of this site and the material contained here on. By remaining on this site and/or accessing and / or using any material, you are accepting that you have read, understood and agreed to follow these basic instructions. 
 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
                     
 
                       Course Description                                          
                       This course is for the parents / carers of pupils of Bligh or Barnsole School attending with 1 child only.
 
 
If you are interested in developing your parent child bond or learning alongside your child, book onto one of our courses from the life skills: parenting skills offer.
 
PLEASE DO NOT BUY TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL YOU KNOW THAT THE COURSE WILL RUN. 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
                     
Location
Bligh Way Primary School                           
                  Bligh Way Primary School       
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