Development of Homework clubs in the North West
Homework Club We are currently developing a homework/family club in the North West of the City. We hope that this club will offer an opportunity for families in recovery to come together in a safe space. Families can register their interest directly Families can be referred in from agencies to the homework club
Families in recovery from North West Postcodes/Schools can be referred The criteria Families in recovery from North West Postcodes/Schools can be referred Families with primary aged children will be eligible to attend the homework club
Homework club, proposed structure : 3.30-4.30pm – Families arrive, snacks and games 4.30- 5.15 – activities and workshops to support building of relationships, strengthening bonds, building resilience 5.15- 6.15pm – parents – recovery meeting, children – homework with tutor 6.15pm – hot meal together The Venue for the pilot club will be the Whiteinch Centre on Mondays
The Tutors S5 and S6 pupils from local high schools Recruited and fully trained by Volunteer Tutors Organisation (VTO) VTO (with parental permission) will liaise with each child’s school to find which academic area requires additional support There will be a reward scheme for the children to hand in their homework to school Each child’s progress will be monitored and reviewed
Consultation
Some of our partnerships
Consultation questions What do you think of the “homework Club” idea? What do you think of the name ‘homework club?’ any other suggestions ? i.e. family club What workshops or activities would be useful at the homework club? Examples : strengthening your family bonds, CV building, employability, online safety, self esteem, recovery meetings, family mindfulness What sort of food would you and your family like to see served at meal time? Do you like the idea of having a ‘deluxe milkshake’ reward for your child for completing and handing homework into school? Do you have any other suggestions for the homework club? Consultation questions
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