Get Started with Tracing Your Family Tree

How will I learn?

By a variety of teaching and learning approaches including individual tuition and support, group work, independent research and lectures.

How will my progress be monitored and assessed?

Continuous assessment by the tutor. There is no formal, external assessment for this course.

Progression opportunities

The progression course for this is Tracing your family; dig deeper.

What equipment or materials will I need to provide?

Pen, paper and file. There will be an opportunity to look at your own family history material so any information you have will be useful. Your tutor will advise on this as the course progresses. There are some costs involved in obtaining records as part of your own research such as fees for birth, marriage and death certificates (approx £10 per certificate).

What other support is available?

Help with numeracy or literacy is available. ICT drop-in sessions are available during term time and are open to all learners. Additional support can be provided for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. Learner Support Funding is available for equipment, childcare and travel to learners who qualify. For further details please ask when enrolling.

The topics covered include:

Pen, paper and file. There will be an opportunity to look at your own family history material so any information you have will be useful. Your tutor will advise on this as the course progresses. There are some costs involved in obtaining records as part of your own research such as fees for birth, marriage and death certificates (approx £10 per certificate).