Dates, locations and times
- Online:
- 6 October 2025, Monday, 6.00pm to 7.00pm
- 13 October to 27 October 2025, Mondays, 6.00pm to 7.00pm
- 3 November 2025, Monday, 6.00pm to 7.00pm
- 10 November to 24 November 2025, Mondays, 6.00pm to 7.00pm
- Leek – Leek Building Society:
- 2 October 2025, Thursday, 10.00am to 11.00am
- 9 October to 23 October 2025, Thursdays, 10.00am to 12.00pm
- 3 November 2025, Thursday, 10.00am to 11.00am
- 10 November to 24 November 2025, Thursdays, 10.00am to 12.00pm
Who is this course aimed at?
This course is for Staffordshire residents aged 16 and over. This course is for anyone who is interested in family history research and is ready to learn more with structured support and more advanced methods.
Entry Requirements
No entry requirements.
Course Content
This course will show you how to access records like parish registers and historical websites. You will explore the various websites to create a family tree. You will gain an understanding of basic techniques and discover what records can tell you.
Learning Methods
Teaching will include tutor led sessions in small groups, 1:1 tuition, tutor demonstration, quizzes, and practical exercises.
Learner Support
Your tutor will support you throughout your learning journey. Your tutor will get to know you and what you want to achieve from the course and include this in the delivery of sessions. You will also have the opportunity to have some one-to-one time with your tutor.
Course Assessments
Throughout the course you will complete a number of tasks relevant to your learning. Your tutor will give you feedback throughout using an Individual Learning Plan. The Individual Learning Plan records your learning and your achievement.
Learning Materials
You will need a pen, a note pad and a documents folder. For homework you will need an internet connected device, either a PC, a laptop, an iPad, tablet or smartphone - you could do this at your local library.
What can learners do next/progress onto?
You can enrol on to Family History.
Are there any fees?
This course is fully funded and so there are no course fees.
Who delivers this course?
Direct Delivery Team
How to enrol on this course and find out more?
Ben Murphy
Telephone: 01785 278770