A Special Approach to REAL (Raising Early Achievements in Literacy)
Tameside Family Hubs are excited to offer a FREE workshop for parents on REAL, delivered by the National Children’s Bureau. REAL is a national programme to support children’s literacy development, which focuses on supporting parents to help their children’s emerging literacy skills in the home or local community. It covers important information on how children learn and develop their language skills and provides ideas for activities that can be easily done at home.
We believe parents, carers and extended family members are critical in supporting children’s development, particularly where additional considerations are needed, such as where children have Special Educational Needs or Disability. This workshop will explore how REAL can be tailored to be inclusive for children with SEND.
WHEN– Tuesday 17th February 2026
TIME– 10-12pm
VENUE– Greenside Family Hub, Greenside Lane, Droylsden, M43 7RA
The aims of the workshop are to;
- Introduce REAL to parents and ORIM Framework- which looks at providing Opportunities for children to…., Recognising children’s achievements, Interaction and engaging in shared activities, and Modelling skills and positive behaviours
- Look at different strands of learning literacy
- How you can support your children to learn at home or when out in the community
- Look at how children connect to learning, language and communication in everyday life
- Tuning into children’s interests
- How to adapt literacy activities for children with SEND
- Find out about low cost, no cost activities you can do to have fun with your children
The workshop is delivered via an online presentation by National Children’s Bureau facilitators. It is an interactive session involving sharing information on slides and opportunity for discussion. There will be opportunity to share information about activities you do that your child enjoys, and what barriers you may face
Every parent who attends will receive a goody bag and gift voucher to take home and enjoy with your children
Creche is provided- Limited places
Light lunch and refreshments provided
If you would like to reserve a place or for more information please contact Hannah Molyneux at Hannah.Molyneux@tameside.gov.uk
