The Community Learning and Information Centre (CLIC) is housed within Barons Court Primary School and offers a large range of family learning opportunities to our school community. The CLIC works in partnership with Southend Adult Community College (SACC) to provide courses and projects for our families. When adults sign up for a course, places are allocated on a first come, first served basis - please check out the wide variety of workshops we are running this academic year.

Aims of CLIC

• Provide opportunities for pupils, together with their families, to take part in activities and receive services which build stronger positive interaction.
• Provide extended services and community use of facilities for activities that take place out of school hours, including adult and family learning.
• To ensure opportunities for life-long learning skills.
• To develop a sense of community at Barons Court Primary School and Nursery.

The CLIC is a fantastic facility that benefits families and children.  Sign up to a course or workshop session today or pop in to suggest possible courses that you would be interested in.

School Parent Workshops - Autumn Term 2023

During the Autumn Term we are pleased to be running the following workshops for parents of children in our school. Please book your place via the school office using the sign up letter which has been sent to you all.

Monday 11th September 9.00am-11.00am - Monday 16th October 9.00am-11.00am -  Paediatric First Aid (Southend Adult Community College)

Friday 15th September 9.00am-10.00am - Friday 8th December 9.00am-10.00am - School Projects (BCFC and Mrs Turner)

Wednesday 20th September 1.30pm-3.00pm - Supporting Children with SEND (Southend SEND Independent Forum)

Thursday 28th September 6.00pm-7.30pm - Year 6 Secondary School Admissions (Local Authority Admissions Team and Mrs Ali)

Wednesday 11th October 1.30pm-3.30pm - The Teaching of Phonics (Mrs Dane)

Wednesday 18th October 1.30pm-3.30pm - Supporting Children with SEND  (Miss Thomas)

Wednesday 1st November 9.00am-11.00am - Parent workshop (Early Help Team)

Monday 6th November 9.00am-11.00am - Monday 4th December 9.00am-11.00am - Literature Study (Southend Adult Community College)

Wednesday 8th November 9.00am-10.00am - An introduction to Makaton  (The Nursery Team)

Wednesday 8th November 2.00pm-3.00pm - An introduction to Makaton  (The Nursery Team)

Monday 20th November 2.00pm-3.00pm - A Welcome to the UK (Welcome to the UK)

Wednesday 22nd November 1.30pm-3.00pm - Supporting Children with SEND (Southend SEND Independent Forum)

Monday 27th November 6.00pm-7.30pm - Year 6 SATs Parent Workshop (Mrs Ali)

What people say about our CLIC

"The course was excellent, it was lovely to do something for myself and meet new people."

"CLIC has given me the confidence and has reignited my passion for the career path I originally wanted to take."

"I have gained a new qualification with the opportunity of a new job. I have also made new friends and have refreshed my knowledge."

"It has been wonderful to meet other parents and to be creative, learning a new skill - it is time out of my busy day for myself!"

"CLIC runs great courses which are located within within a local community school - it is wonderful to be a part of it."