York St John Communities Centre has introduced a new free service supporting arents, carers adn their children - the Creative Literacies Hub
This initiative is designed to help develop effective reading and creative writing skills within a comfortable and welcoming environment.
The Creative Literacies Hub offers two enriching programmes, and parents/carers are able to sign up to both:
Supporting Reading at Home
This programme is open to parents, caregivers, and children aged 5 to 11. Participants will learn techniques to assist their children in reading a diverse selection of texts. The first two sessions are for parents and caregivers, and children will join the remaining four sessions for interactive reading activities.
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2024 Workshop Dates: 22 October, 5 November, 12 November, 19 November, 26 November and 3 December.
Creative Writing Together
This programme is designed for parents, caregivers, and children aged 7 to 14. Participants will engage in collaborative creative writing sessions, exploring various settings, characters, and plots, and experimenting with different perspectives within their story universe.
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2025 Workshop Dates: 7 January, 14 January, 21 January, 28 January, 4 February and 11 February.
How to Enrol
If anyone is interested in joining the Creative Literacies Hub, they can self-refer by completing our online self-referral form (https://yorksj.solvefit.co.uk/csr/). When completing the form, please ensure they state the age of their child and specify which programme(s) they wish to enrol in.
You can also find out more information on our website, although there is more detail in the leaflet attached: https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/working-with-the-community/communities-centre/children-and-young-people/.
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