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Home Learning Support
SEND Support
Every child has the potential to succeed. Best chances of success are school and home partnership. Please see our SEND page for further information of SEND support in school. Here are some resources to support at home.
Please click links below:
Speech and Language Support
NHS - speech language and communication/ understanding language - resources
Oak Academy Free specialist resources for Speech Language and Communication
Tiny Happy People - Speech and Language
Makaton - signing to support speech, language and communication
Supporting Fine and Gross Motor Skill Development
All children benefit from development of fine motor and gross motor skills. Resources below may be used for all children.
If you have concerns relating to your child's development, we will always aim to offer support.
In the first instance please do discuss with your child's class teacher. They may be able to offer reassurance or discuss with you other professionals to discuss concerns with further e.g. Mrs Slade (SENCo support) or seek guidance from external professionals such as your G.P.
Fine Motor Skills for Writing, Dressing and Play
Developmental Co-ordination Disorder in Children (Dyspraxia) - NHS guide
Dyspraxia - these resources may be used to support a range of physical needs.
Hand and Finger Exercises - Handwriting Warm Up
Supporting Children with Dyslexia
How to Support your Child at Home with Dyslexia
Importance of Phonological Awareness - Phonological Awareness Explained
Supporting Home Learning Routines
Other resource that may support school ready routines:
Encouraging Confidence and Independence
Department for Education guide on school readiness
Supporting Mental Health
Speak to you child's class teacher if you feel your child is experiencing challenges with their well being and mental health. We are here to help. Mrs Lyford is our ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant). Here are some printable resources to use at home with your child. Working with our Pastoral lead, Mrs Harding, we will work with you to support your child.
Our door is always open, so if you are struggling, or your child is struggling, we will try to offer support or sign post you to appropriate external services. Here are some additional resources that may support you at home:
NHS 5 Steps to Mental Well being
To Love Learning is to Love Reading
Why Reading Matters
Reading:
Builds confidence in learning.
Accesses other worlds, experiences and promotes self learning.
Develops critical thinking and creativity.
Opens the door to a lifelong love of books.
How to Support Your Child’s Reading
1. Create a Positive Reading Environment
Set a Routine: Dedicate 10-15 minutes daily to reading together.
Make it Comfortable: Choose a quiet, cosy spot free from distractions.
Provide Choice: Let your child pick books that interest them, including from their school reading scheme.
2. Build Reading Skills with Phonics
Our school follows a structured phonics programme to build early reading skills:
Sound it Out: Encourage your child to break words into sounds (phonemes) and blend them together.
Practice Makes Perfect: Use the phonics materials provided by the school or resources from the Flying Start programme.
Celebrate Success: Praise your child when they correctly sound out or recognise tricky words.
3. Foster a Love of Reading
Be a Role Model: Show your own love of reading by sharing your favourite books or stories.
Explore Together: Visit libraries or bookshops to discover new stories.
Discuss Books: Ask questions about the story and characters to spark imagination and engagement.
4. Engage with Blooms Taxonomy (develop thinking skills)
To develop deeper understanding, ask your child questions at different levels:
Remember: “What happened in the story?”
Understand: “Why did the character do that?”
Apply: “Can you think of a time when you felt the same?”
Analyse: “What do you think will happen next and why?”
Evaluate: “Did you like the story? Why or why not?”
Create: “Can you make up a different ending?”
5. Read Widely and Repeatedly
Re-read Favourites: Familiar books build confidence and fluency.
Be a Reading Family: model to children your love of reading. If you have had difficult experiences with reading that is okay; use it as a super-weapon and learn with your child. Reading can start anywhere: a child's comic, a recipe, a news article - https://www.firstnews.co.uk/, visit a library.
Try Non-Fiction: Explore books about animals, history, or science to spark curiosity.
Share Poetry and Rhymes: These are great for developing rhythm and language.
Common Questions
What if my child struggles?
Stay patient and positive. Take turns reading or act out parts of the story together.
Speak with your child’s teacher for additional support or resources.
Reading is a journey and all children have different starting points. Measure progress from their starting points, try not to worry if other children seem further on
Should I correct mistakes?
If it’s a tricky word, help them sound it out. If it’s a small mistake that doesn’t change the meaning, let it go to keep confidence high.
How can I find suitable books?
Use the school reading scheme as a guide and visit the Flying Start website for ideas and resources.
Quick Tips for Busy Parents
Keep it fun and relaxed.
Encourage reading everywhere — signs, recipes, or shopping lists.
Celebrate progress, no matter how small!
By making reading a daily habit, you’re giving your child a flying start in school and in life. Thank you for being a partner in your child’s learning journey!