Multiply: Festive decorated treats (14C20ML/24)


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Course details

Why not make some sweet gifts to give at Christmas?

In this session you will work with your child to make decorated festive biscuits and chocolate bark - ideal to hang on your tree as decorations or to give to loved ones as a stocking filler!

With the tutor’s help you will work to build your treats, developing an understanding of the calorific value of the ingredients and the finished biscuit treats.

If you have time, we’ll also show you how to make and decorate a small box – ideal to put your biscuits into and to give as gifts.

You will take home your treats and your box, you can then recreate these at home.

This course is most suitable for parents/carers with children aged five to eleven years.

What will I learn?

On this course you and your child will work together to decorate biscuits and make chocolate bark, to understand the calorific values of ingredients and treats and to make a small box, all of which you can then recreate at home for any occasion.

How much will it cost?

This session is funded by Multiply and is intended for people without a level 2 maths qualification or those who feel like they lack the confidence working with numbers. To check eligibility for funding, please contact or call in at a centre for more information.

What is it like to learn with East Riding Adult Learning and Employability?

At East Riding Adult Learning and Employability, we pride ourselves on the support we give to our learners, from the very first time you contact us, to the day you achieve your goals.

If you choose to join this course you will be supported by our dedicated staff, learn in a small friendly and welcoming group, have the opportunity to take part in activities to practise your skills, be encouraged to continue to practise when you are away from the classroom and receive lots of encouragement to help you build both your skills and your confidence.

As well as working in groups, you will benefit from regular time working with your tutor, discussing your progress and planning your next steps. They will also tell you about all of the other great opportunities that you have access to including help with developing your skills, joining one of our creative skills classes or sessions to improve your health, wellbeing, confidence or resilience. If you are looking for work or aiming for a change of role, then your tutor will also make you aware of the employability programmes we have available to support you in achieving your employment goals.

Our team will be there to support you at every step of your journey, and we always welcome your feedback to help us ensure that you feel safe, happy, supported and welcome.

What do I need to join the course?

This course is designed for parents and carers to work with their children: The course is most suitable for parents/carers with children aged five to eleven years.

Children must be supervised at all times by the accompanying adult. (Maximum of 2 children per adult).

Please note that East Riding of Yorkshire Council is unable to guarantee a completely allergen-free environment. If you would like more information prior to booking, please contact us.

What do I need to provide for the first session?

All ingredients will be provided. Bring along aprons in case it gets messy! You will need a suitable container to take your treats home in.

What could I do next?

You may be interested in our other Family learning courses - your tutor will tell you about these during the session.

When you’ve completed your learning, you will have the opportunity to discuss your next steps with our team. You might choose to improve your maths by working towards the next level of qualification or to move on to a related creative subject.

You might choose instead to develop your English or digital skills or to work towards a qualification in these areas. Alternatively, you may decide to learn about mental health, neurodiversity or employability skills or explore our wider course offer, which includes topics such as photography, arts and crafts and mindfulness. Please discuss options available with your tutor or follow the link below to explore our range of courses available on the course booking system.

Can we help you to learn?

You can find more information on the Financial help and additional support page or you can contact us to talk about this and any other support we can provide.

Venue Details

Adult Learning Cottingham
Adult Learning Centre, Hallgate, Cottingham
HU16 4DD

01482 842329