Marie is a childminder. She can read and write, but her spelling is weak and she never got the hang of decimals. Now that her own children are getting older, she finds it difficult to help them with their homework.
Recently, one of the teachers suggested she might like to join a family learning group at the school.
Marie decided to give it a go. The sessions included an explanation of some aspect of the children's work, and a chance to watch a bit of teaching.
There were activities for the parents to try out with their families, and the last part of every session included opportunities for them to brush up their skills. This part was led by a tutor from the local further education college. After a few weeks, the tutor discussed the possibility of taking a basic skills qualification for any parent who wanted to.
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