Oak Class - How can I help my child?

Parents and carers play a vital role in supporting learning at home. You can help by encouraging your child to complete their homework regularly, following the timetable provided, and by offering guidance where needed. Daily reading is especially important – listening to your child read, discussing stories, and sharing books together can greatly boost their confidence and skills. We will let you know if there are any specific areas your child would benefit from practising at home, and we are always happy to discuss your child’s learning or offer guidance on how best to support them. Establishing a consistent routine, providing a quiet space to work, and celebrating your child’s efforts will all help them develop positive learning habits and a love of learning.

Below are some recommended websites and resources that can support your child’s learning at home across a range of subjects.

BBC Bitesize – Covers all subjects with videos, quizzes and explanations linked directly to the National Curriculum – https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/levels/zbr9wmn

Oak Academy – Use the pupil section to see lessons, videos and activities across all subjects – https://www.thenational.academy/pupils/years

Times Tables Rockstars – supports memorisation, fluency and rapid recall of multiplication and division facts

Mathletics – reinforces classroom learning, focusing on skills and concepts

White Rose Maths – Step-by-step videos and home learning activities – https://whiteroseeducation.com/parent-pupil-resources/maths

Oxford Owl – Free eBooks and comprehension activities – great for supporting daily reading at home. https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/reading/reading-at-home/