Story Sacks (PEN25T039)
Family Learning
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Mode of attendance: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 4 November 2025
End date: Tuesday, 2 December 2025
Number of weeks: 5
Time: 13:00 - 15:00
Tutor: Jenny Westwood
Venue: Penrith Library
Venue address: St Andrews Churchyard, Penrith, Cumbria. CA11 7YA
Free Course
About the course:
Story sacks are made all the more appealing and special when made by a family member and are a fantastic way to build your child's language skills and develop an early love of books. A story sack is a decorated bag, containing a story book (that you will be supported to choose) to match or extend your child's interests, along with a selection of related games, toys and activities (that you will be supported to make) - all designed to bring the story to life. The story sack you make will be unique for your child. When you take it home at the end of the course, their excitement will build as you share the special toys and activities that you have made for them.
How will the course be delivered?
A taught course, 5 x 2 hour sessions. There will be some activities to follow up at home. Funded childcare provision available.
What do I need to bring?
A notebook and pen. You may like to bring in your own bits and bobs from home e.g. fabric scraps, buttons etc., including your own mini sewing kit, if you have one. All other resources will be provided.
What are the entry requirements?
This course is for parents, grandparents and carers. You do not need any prior qualifications, but you will need to be able to speak and understand basic English. The tutor can support individual needs.
What can I do next?
You can move on to another family learning course or a course from a different Adult Learning subject area. We offer course in maths, English, digital, employability, health and wellbeing, arts and crafts, greener and English for speakers of other languages (ESOL). These can help you progress in education or employment. Please speak to your tutor or look online at our website for more information.
How well am I doing?
You will chart your progress using an individual progress record and receive feedback from your tutor.
Additional transferable skills:
Independent study, organisation, speaking, listening, reading, self confidence, self reflection
Enquiries
Centre: Penrith Adult Learning
Contact number: 07468 709606
Email address: penrithadultlearning@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk