Reading, Phonics, Spellings and Times Tables

Our expectation and hope is that all children read to, and are read to by, an adult every day. 
In addition, we expect that children will regularly engage in the following activities to support their progress in a “little and often” approach. 5-10 minutes a day is more effective than an hour a week.

Reception and Year 1

Practising the sounds that have been learnt in school that week plus tricky words/spellings

Years 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

Practising their spellings and timetables which are sent home weekly/termly

Times tables to learn by year group:
Year 2 2x, 5x, 10x
Year 3 3x, 4x, 8x
Year 4 6x, 7x, 9x, 11x, 12x

Online Platforms
We subscribe to online platforms to enhance children’s learning and development. Home Learning on digital platforms is shown to promote double the progress of written home learning activities. Digital platforms are adaptive and enable children to work at the correct level. Parents should ensure their child has regular access in line with their preferences for their child’s screen time.

Numbots (Reception and Year 1)
This platform provides practice and consolidation of number facts.

Times Table Rock Stars (Year 2+)
This platform provides practice and consolidation of times tables facts.

Century Tech (Year 2+)
This platform provides Maths, English and Science activities which are tailored to your child’s level. This will be gradually introduced in Term 2. 

Wider Curriculum Projects
To celebrate and consolidate what they have learnt in class, children are invited to complete optional termly projects. Possible activity/ies will be shared by the class teacher. Children can complete as many as they wish and can complete them independently or in collaboration with family members.

Please find our home learning policy below.