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Sugarcraft with a twist- Woodgate Primary

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Sugarcraft with a twist- Woodgate Primary

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To end the summer Woodgate Primary in Bartley Green ran a 6 week sugar craft course but with a bit of a difference. The parents and children learnt to make simple cake decorations.The twist was with the emphasis on healthy eating with the group discussing different recipes and ingredients to make healthier cakes.

Courgette cake with Lemon Drizzle was a favourite (and you can leave the lemon drizzle if you want to make it healthier):
Ingredients

oil - for greasing

350 g (3 cups) courgette (zucchini) raw, approximately 1-2 medium

125 ml (1/2 cup) vegetable oil

2 free-range eggs

100 g (1/2 cup) granulated sugar

zest and juice of 1 lemon

300 g (2 1/2 cups) plain flour (all purpose flour)

1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)

½ tsp sea salt

For the lemon glaze

85 g (3/4 cup) powdered icing sugar (confectioner's sugar)

1 tbsp lemon juice

lemon zest to decorate

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/350F. Grease a 900g/2lb loaf tin and line with baking paper.

2. Coarsely grate the unpeeled raw courgettes (in a box grater or food processor). Lightly squeeze the gratings in a clean tea towel to remove a little of the moisture.

3. In a large bowl, whisk the oil, eggs, sugar, zest and juice together until smooth, then stir in the courgette. Sift in the flour, bicarb, baking powder and salt and gently combine.

4. Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake for 75 minutes, or until an inserted skewer comes out clean. Leave to cool in the tin completely.

For the lemon drizzle

1. Mix the lemon juice and icing sugar together until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake and sprinkle with the lemon zest.

RECIPE VIDEO

Recipe Notes

Suitable for freezing

Make it vegan: use flax eggs

Make it gluten-free: use gluten free flour and baking powder

Nutrition Facts

Courgette Cake with Lemon Drizzle

Amount Per Serving

Calories 308Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 13g20%

Saturated Fat 10g50%

Cholesterol 32mg11%

Sodium 195mg8%

Potassium 186mg5%

Total Carbohydrates 42g14%

Dietary Fiber 1g4%

Sugars 19g

Protein 4g8%

Vitamin A2.4%

Vitamin C8.3%

Calcium3.7%

Iron9.5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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My arts & crafts class inspired a parent - who was lacking in confidence - to get involved with her childrens school activities. She has signed up to help with the school disco and her children are delighted. Her confidence has changed her approach to volunteering and becoming involved in her community - something she wouldn't have done before.
Estelle - Warren Farm School

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Internet Safety - Hobmoor Oasis Primary School

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Internet Safety - Hobmoor Oasis Primary School

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Sima completed the Internet Safety course and was able to create a CV. The course has helped her to go online, download the application form and view payslips online confidently. She gained a job as a Lunchtime Supervisor and started on the 2nd November 2017.  She is now on the Next Steps Fast Track to IT course.

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Internet Safety - Hobmoor Oasis Primary School

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Internet Safety - Hobmoor Oasis Primary School

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A couple of testimonials from the group at Hobmoor Oasis.

"I have become more confident in using computers, and can now do online banking safely."
Shakeela

"I have been able to search for a job and go online to download an application form... This course has helped me to support my child with his World War II project."
Mah

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Healthy Eating - Thornton Primary School

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Healthy Eating - Thornton Primary School

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Comments made from the group .

" I completed last weeks challenge of trying brown rice. I used half white rice and half brown rice and everyone ate it. "
Waheeda

"All the children wanted to make their own breakfast this morning. One had beans on toast, one egg on toast and the other egg and beans on toast which they have never done before" Rashida

In the group all the children tried different toast topper, some hadn't tried them before like soft cheese and raisins, humus and peanut butter. they all joined in and tasted them. they weren't keen on the humas but some liked the cheese and raisins and the peanut butter.

Zaida said she made a strawberry and banana smoothly at home for her children and they really enjoyed it.

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Healthy Eating - Elms Farm Primary School

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Healthy Eating - Elms Farm Primary School

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Children and parents practising chopping skills in preparation for the vegetable pasta sauce.

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Pottery - Alston Primary School - Ioulia Mezentseva

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Pottery - Alston Primary School - Ioulia Mezentseva

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Children and parents enjoyed modelling north pole animals and constructing igloos. They talked to their children about the snow, winter, polar bears, penguins learning new skills of modelling and shaping clay projects.

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The School newsletter featured Yvonne's course :)

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Feedback from Parents Alston Primary School. Pottery course

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Feedback from Parents Alston Primary School. Pottery course

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'I really enjoyed this session, love the creative side'. Shabina
'I enjoyed this session especially the glitter and the creative theme based on the winter'.  Tamina
'I enjoyed this course. We can do lots of things with kids at home'. Nassiha
'Really enjoyed today, made winter wonderland with my daughter. Showed creative through play and understanding different kinds of weather.' Misbaha

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Positive Behaviour management Wyncliff Primary SchoolRB said "er daughter has calmed down on her tantrums" she said " i have learnt to explain her reasons for what she is saying"Qasir said that " e course has really helped me with my child, with my confidence dealing with certain issues "

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Positive Behaviour management Wyncliff Primary SchoolRB said "er daughter has calmed down on her tantrums" she said " i have learnt to explain her reasons for what she is saying"Qasir said that " e course has really helped me with my child, with my confidence dealing with certain issues "

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Positive Behaviour Management Arden Primary School Farukhnazsaid " over the last 4 weeks my daughter has become more confident and active and the course has improved my own confidence and English"Farzana said" she got ideas on how to improve her childs needs and how to reward my child through different methods "she said that she has made some new friends as wellMonica said that she got ideas on how to help her child to do things and she enjoyed spending time with her child in school

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Positive Behaviour Management Arden Primary School Farukhnazsaid " over the last 4 weeks my daughter has become more confident and active and the course has improved my own confidence and English"Farzana said" she got ideas on how to improve her childs needs and how to reward my child through different methods "she said that she has made some new friends as wellMonica said that she got ideas on how to help her child to do things and she enjoyed spending time with her child in school

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We made a vegan/vegetarian paella 😋 the whole class enjoyed it x

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Healthy Eating Making a simple tomato pasta sauce in the class, everyone involved & the result was delicious 😋

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Healthy Eating Making a simple tomato pasta sauce in the class, everyone involved & the result was delicious 😋

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Arts & Craft class succes storyA parent from my class wants to volunteer at the school. Awaiting a start date🙌🏼, because she has gained confidence & want to help & share skills learned. 

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Arts & Craft class succes storyA parent from my class wants to volunteer at the school. Awaiting a start date🙌🏼, because she has gained confidence & want to help & share skills learned. 

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Managing Positive Behaviour - Leigh Primary School - Shakira

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Managing Positive Behaviour - Leigh Primary School - Shakira

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Jwerya "Now my child listens to me on the first attempt, and will stick to the rules we agreed together.  He used to always drop his coat and shoes right by the front door as soon as we got in, now he will put it on the shoe rack and hang his coat on the hook"
Shahida "Having 10 children to look after meant I had no time for me, now I know the value of giving myself 'me time' to be a better parent/carer. The course has helped Subhan and I to talk better together and now I understand where he is coming from- it's a closer relationship. He know supports me with helping his younger brothers and sisters"

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Ladypool Primary School- Keeping up with the Children. Theme - 'Oh Dear'

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Ladypool Primary School- Keeping up with the Children. Theme - 'Oh Dear'

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NH has attended a couple of our Family Learning courses in the past. She really enjoys attending these courses as it provides her an opportunity to come to school, meet other parents, promote her own and her son's learning. NH is a registered carer for her mom so the opportunity to socialise with other parents is a great sense of stress relief for her. It is great to see NH with her peers as it is very clear that she enjoys the opportunity to interact with other parents as well as enjoying working with her son

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Ladypool Primary School Keeping up with the Children. Theme- 'Handa's Surpise.'

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Ladypool Primary School Keeping up with the Children. Theme- 'Handa's Surpise.'

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When FJ started the course she was a quiet mum of two children, one being under the age of one. Even though FJ could speak English, her reading and writing skills were limited. She was very shy, and she would not speak unless she had to. She blossomed throughout the course, her confidence grew, she made new relationships with the other mums and was even supporting some mums if they didn't understand the task in hand. It was great just to see FJ come out of her shell and it was a pleasure witnessing her working with her son.

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Ladypool Primary School-Keeping up with the Children-Theme 'Commotion in the Ocean'

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Ladypool Primary School-Keeping up with the Children-Theme 'Commotion in the Ocean'

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MK is a new mom to the school, her daughter had started Nursery in January 2018. She was a very quiet and shy mom who was reluctant to engage other parents and who could speak limited English. MK blossomed throughout the course, her confidence grew. She made new relationships with other moms and it was great just to see MK come out of her shell. MK enjoyed the programme tremendously that she is looking to enrol onto a Pre-Entry Speaking and Listening Course

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Hobmoor Oasis Primary School - Level 1 ICT

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Hobmoor Oasis Primary School - Level 1 ICT

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Sonia Asghar - Didn’t know much about IT so the first course introduced me to basic computer skills. It has helped to build my confidence

Reehana Hussain - ICT is important in everything we do now so I had to learn to use it. I can now do my shopping online. I can use it to support my other college course when I have to research course work. I have learnt a lot about computers and coming back and doing courses helps me learn more and build my skills.

Shazia Parveen – I have older children who know a lot about computers. Now I can understand what my children are saying when I ask them to help me on the computer. I can now support my youngest children with their school work.

Fatima Begum – I understand more technical language. I feel more confident and use IT with my children to help them with their homework. I also use it to look for a job.

Raiza Chucha – I use it to improve my English and maths. I also want to gain more qualifications get a job and I use my IT skills with this. I would like to enhance myself and my work.

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Holiday Kitchen Club - Healthy Eating: St Anthony Childrens Centre

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Holiday Kitchen Club - Healthy Eating: St Anthony Childrens Centre

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We supported an enthusiastic group of parents and children over the summer holidays by helping everyone to eat more healthily and enjoy cooking and eating together.