“I’ve been a housewife and mother for 7 years and I got to the stage where I was feeling educationally inept. My little boy brought a leaflet home from school about a course available working with children at Woodside Community Centre. The course was free and because I work part time at a school I thought it would be a good idea to have a go and perhaps further my career in childcare. I learned about working in a classroom and got to know the teachers better, how schools operate and more about the national curriculum. It gave me a better understanding and the opportunity of doing a classroom assistants course. The course was really good and I enjoyed myself. It gave me something else to do other than being at home all day. I made new friends and the tutor was very good – putting you at ease. Working in a relaxed atmosphere meant it was not at all like being at school. It has boosted my confidence. I used to think that I could only do housework. I now wish to do an Open University course that would give me a diploma as a ‘Teaching Assistant’.

Claire Kane

Woodside Family Groups Courses available starting in September

• Cooking for Adults - Crêche provided.
  A chance to make those dishes you never dared to try. September start – date to be confirmed.
• Craft Course Crêche provided.
  A course made up of several different craft activities. September start - date to be confirmed.
• Areas of Learning
  (Under 5s curriculum) No crêche. An opportunity for creche/play focus/play group staff to have an in-depth look at the areas of learning for under 5s, and to put it into practice. Date to be confirmed.
• Getting Your CV Together
  Some workshops to be look at getting a CV together, especially if you are thinking of getting back to work.

All dates and days will be organised by beginning of September.

Please phone 684676 and ask for Alison or Pat.