Learning at Home
Reading
Reading is invaluable to children’s learning as it broadens their experiences and imaginations. In our English lessons, we passionately believe in the power of language rich and beautifully engaging texts. We also use the schemes of Read Write Inc. (phonics) and Accelerated Reader to encourage independent reading and comprehension pitched at the right level for all of our young readers. In recent years, we have invested over £2000 in our reading books across the school both in our library and classrooms. Therefore, we believe our children are equipped to be lovers of readers and life-long learners. We encourage our children to use the books they are exposed to in phonics to read at home and then to choose their books for home reading when they are ready. Children are asked to read at least 5 times a week and record this in their reading records by an adult at home or themselves when they are older.
spelling
Children have a homework book with a spelling activity in each week. We aim for this to be an opportunity for children to share the sounds and spellings they have learnt to read and say aloud. In class, we follow The Sound Train in F1 and Read Write Inc for phonics (starting in F2). Both of these schemes are widely acclaimed for their expert knowledge and approaches. From Y2 onwards, children learn the statutory word lists and patterns with 5 spellings to focus on each week.
Maths
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As of September 2025, we are becoming Rock Stars! This is an online platform which engages and challenges children to learn and continue to use their times tables facts. Each teacher will set these challenges and the children can enjoy this games based approach to allow them to practise number skills in a different way. It is also invaluable for the Multiplication Tables Check which takes place in Summer term in Year 4. There are also lots of local and national competitions that the children enjoy taking part in throughout the year.
Parents Role
We believe that the parent and carer role is crucial and partnership between home and school makes an immeasurable difference to children’s growth and development. We know that it is not easy at times to facilitate your child’s learning. Please contact the school as soon as possible or speak to your child’s class teacher if you need any help with learning at home.
Below is our guide and policy used during the Covid19 lockdown:
