Digital Apps for Homework

Digital Skills & Photography

Overview

Want to feel more confident supporting your child with homework and independent learning? This friendly and practical 6-week course is designed for parents, carers, and guardians who would like a better understanding of the digital apps and platforms used in schools today.

Throughout the course, you'll explore a range of educational tools commonly used for homework, revision, communication, and independent study, including:

  • Sparx
  • Seneca
  • Microsoft Teams for Education
  • Google Workspace for Education
  • Times Tables Rock Stars
  • Showbie
  • MyMaths

Each session focuses on one or more platforms, helping you understand how they work, how your child uses them, and how you can provide

Price

FREE

Course Type / Level

Beginners

Category

Digital Skills & Photography

Who is this for?

Anyone wanting to expand their knowledge of digital homework apps

Entry Requirements

No formal prior qualifications are required.
Learners will need a basic understanding of IT.

Dates and Duration

Start Date: 24 September 2026
Time: 1pm - 3:30 pm
Day: Thursday
Duration: 6 Weeks

Start Date: 25 February 2027
Time: 1pm - 3:30pm
Day: Thursday
Duration: 5 Weeks

Location

Stockton Business Centre
70-74 Brunswick Street, Stockton-on-Tees
TS18 1DW

Progression Route

• Progress through to intermediate or advanced depending on your starting level.
• Essential Digital Skills 

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Digital Skills & Photography

Want to feel more confident supporting your child with homework and independent learning? This friendly and practical 6-week course is designed for parents, carers, and guardians who would like a better understanding of the digital apps and platforms used in schools today.
Through hands-on activities and guided support, learners will develop the skills needed to navigate these platforms, monitor progress, and better support their child's education at home. Tailored to the needs of local schools and families, the course provides a welcoming environment to build digital confidence, ask questions, and strengthen engagement with children's learning. also available in schools, community venues, Billingham Community Centre, and Stockton Business Centre.

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