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Play & explore - Grow to eat
Code: T25EH3765
Location: Kensington Junior School
Cost: Free
Starting: Monday 08 June 2026
Duration: 4 sessions over 4 week(s)
Time: 3.30pm
By continuing you confirm that you are enrolling onto an adult learning course and that you are aged 19 or over on 1 September 2025, or you are enrolling a young person aged 14-18 on 31 August 2025 specifically onto one of our Study Programme courses, and that you agree to the Terms and Conditions.
Description
All of our Tailored Learning courses are matched to one of the seven 'purposes' which have been designed by the Department for Education to recognise the wider benefits of learning. This course will provide a fun introduction to growing your own fruit and vegetables. The activities will help you to build confidence in growing foods at home and cooking using the produce you harvest.
Who is this course for?
This course is for parents who have a child / children attending Kensington Junior School. This course is for you and your children to attend together. Our courses are for people who live in the EMCCA region aged 19 and over.
How will I learn?
This is a classroom-based course. There will be practical activities with guidance from your tutor. The course will be a mix of tutor-led activities, individual work and group work. Your tutor will give you support and feedback, so you know what to do to improve.
What will I need?
You may want to bring something to take notes with.
Are there any other costs?
There are no other costs.
Time and duration
Start Date: 08 June 2026
Start Time: 3.30pm
Day: Monday
First Lesson Duration: 01:30
Total Weeks: 4
Location
Kensington Junior School
St. Johns Road
Ilkeston
Derbyshire
DE7 5PA