This is a collection of 3 courses to develop your skill set to deliver activities about literacy, numeracy and life skills with young people.
Developing literacy with young people
This short course focuses on how to develop literacy activities with young people. Unlock the power of language and critical thinking with our engaging basic course designed to transform your approach to working with young people.
You will explore the fundamental role of functional skills while gaining an understanding of literacy levels and their various indicators. We’ll shed light on the profound impact of low literacy levels on young people, highlighting the urgency of addressing this issue. You’ll learn how to develop effective resources and programmes to promote literacy and critical thinking.
To enhance your learning journey, we provide additional reading materials and valuable links to useful resources.
Developing numeracy with young people
This short course focuses on how to develop numeracy activities with young people. The transformative potential of numeracy in your role as a youth worker with our tailored short course designed to equip you with essential skills for supporting numeracy and financial independence among young people. This course is thoughtfully crafted to contextualise numeracy within the unique strengths and needs of both the youth worker and young people, providing an effective learning experience.
Throughout this course, we will guide you in aligning your knowledge with the strengths of the young people you work with, fostering a deeper understanding of how numeracy can be a valuable tool in youth work. Your journey will involve the development of crucial understanding that not only promote economic literacy but also empower young individuals on their path to financial independence.
In addition to this, we will explore the various barriers to progression faced by young people, delve into motivation to improve numeracy, and address common issues that arise in youth work settings.
Life Skills
This short course takes you on a transformative journey in youth work, where we explore the dynamic world of Life Skills and their role during adolescence. Our course is designed to empower youth workers with the knowledge and tools to recognise Life Skills as versatile assets, essential for transitional development.
Throughout this course, you will not only develop a deep understanding of how Life Skills are transferable, but you will also acquire the expertise to nurture these skills, enabling young individuals to thrive. We will uncover innovative ways to integrate communication, teamwork, and presentation skills into your youth work approach, fostering growth and empowerment.
Moreover, you will learn to adapt your skills to various settings, including informal environments, and craft activities that are not only educational but also enjoyable, providing young people with exploratory learning experiences.
