Learning at home

“For all children, the quality of the home learning environment is more important for intellectual and social development than parental occupation, education or income. What parents do is more important than who parents are.”

~ Kathy Sylva et al.

Research shows that children who engage in learning activities at home attain better intellectual, social and behavioural development scores. So, as parents/carers, you are your child’s first and most important teacher. This is why building strong partnerships with you is our priority.

We share what your child is learning so you can reinforce skills at home. We suggest related activities and resources that are easy to set up. And we listen carefully to the information you share, so we have a complete picture of how to support your child.

How We Support Learning at Home

Catch Ups

You will be offered catch ups with your child’s key person. They’ll share what your child has achieved, and how to support their goals.

We regularly update the website to provide you with up to date and relevant information about the curriculum and ideas of how to support learning at home.

Website

Each week, we share school news and events alongside what book and rhyme you child will be learning the following week. We often include a fun learning activity you can do at home.

Story Sack Library

There are a range of story sacks in the reception area that you can borrow-bags of high quality books, props and resources to enhance reading, encourage storytelling and foster a love of words.

Book Shed

Our book shed (outside Reception) is a little library of books for the whole family - little ones, older siblings and grown-ups! Open every day, all year round, we encourage everyone to borrow and create a strong culture of reading at home.

Home Library

We gift every child a number of books across the year to keep, for their own home library. We share guidance on how to bring the book alive and related learning activities.

Busy Finger Packs

Available in Reception are a range of packs that support your child's finger strength and dexterity. These will compliment the provision accessed in School.