One ActivityFoodies inspires families to enjoy cooking together, enabling participants to improve their kitchen skills and build confidence. Built into the course, is the desire to develop a basic knowledge of food hygiene, what constitutes a healthy diet; it is a known fact that children who eat well, do well. We demonstrate that eating healthily does not have to be expensive, whilst developing the ability to budget effectively. In addition, we aim to develop communication within and between the families. Consequently, relationships develop, social isolation is reduced and social capitol is built.
Sometimes the Foodies course is run on its own and at other occasions it is run in conjunction with Bright Sparks Homework Club, so that the participants of the homework club can join in with the meal. |
Many ParticipantsThe third Foodies course was completed in conjunction with Bright Sparks Homework Club. This is an opportunity for the parents to engage with the children in a variety of activities. Each week has a theme which the activities encompass whether it is in literacy, numeracy, computer studies, craft or cooking. There is also opportunity for children to be supported with their school homework. If the families require help, the volunteers sensitively empower the parent to help their child. There is provision for younger siblings, with age-appropriate activities.
A meal is provided each week for the participants. The parents were increasingly supporting and encouraging of each other, they became more secure as they shared their experiences, frustrations and difficulties. It became a place where children and parents shared in the celebrations of each other’s successes and achievements. 30 individuals attended this course made up of 6 parents/carers, 15 children from 6 families plus 8 volunteers and the Project Manager. |
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"We made scones. I enjoyed baking and doing things with my family."
"We enjoyed to come every week; my kids really loved it. All the activities were great. The cooking activities are very helpful to work together as a family. Thanks."
"We enjoyed to come every week; my kids really loved it. All the activities were great. The cooking activities are very helpful to work together as a family. Thanks."