Home Learning

The school has a specific Home Learning Policy which follows the guidelines issued by the Department for Education. Parents will be advised of the school arrangements at the beginning of each term, but home learning in Years 1 and 2 includes reading, spelling and setting tasks which reinforce and enrich the work your child is doing in class.

Supporting your child’s learning

We realise the importance of parental support in the enrichment of the children’s education and encourage their involvement in the life of the school. To this end, we invite parents to storytime events, information meetings and regular Family Learning Time sessions, where parents come into the classroom to work alongside their children. Parents are encouraged to contact the class teacher at any time to discuss their child’s learning and progress.

Parents’ evenings

Parents’ evening appointments are offered in the Autumn and Spring terms to give parents the opportunity to meet with their child’s class teacher, see their child’s work and discuss their progress. Children are invited to attend these appointments. Parents of children receiving extra support in school also have the opportunity to meet termly with the class teacher. Naturally, if parents wish to meet with any of the staff on any other occasion then they are most welcome to make an appointment. A comprehensive annual report is published in July and parents may discuss this with their child’s teacher if they wish.

Parent helpers

The staff and children always appreciate any voluntary help from parents, family and friends. If you are able to give a little of your time to the children, please contact the class teachers directly, or the school office. All regular helpers complete a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and obtain satisfactory enhanced clearance with the local authority before working at the school.