Trace Your Family Tree: Dig a Bit Deeper

How will I learn?

By a variety of teaching and learning approaches, including individual tuition and support, group work, independent research, lectures, examination of examples and resources and internet demonstrations.

How will my progress be monitored and assessed?

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

Progression opportunities

A progresion course may be available. Please contact your tutor for more information

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 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:

Electoral Rolls and Directories. School Records

Newspapers. Printed Sources and Photographs

Palaeography. Simple Latin

Wills. Occupational Records

Scottish and Irish Ancestry

World Wars 1 and 2

How to record and display the information found
Using a variety of resources to effectively research your family tree.
Using the internet and useful websites.