How to Help my Child
These printable resources are also available from the school's entrance hall.
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The school teaches phonics using the systematic synthetics phonics scheme produced by Oxford University Press called Floppy's Phonics. Watch the video to hear how to pronounce the sounds taught in school to help your child read phonetically decodable words. Please also visit our reading page, which has more detail on the school's reading strategy.
Knowledge Organisers can be found in the curriculum section on this website.
The school has knowledge organisers for science, history and geography for Years 1-6. Knowledge organisers are not the whole curriculum in an area of study. Knowledge organisers are very useful as they bring together the essential knowledge and vocabulary we expect almost all pupils to be able to remember. Cross curricular topics may have one or a few knowledge organisers associated with them.
e-Safety
The school uses a variety of resources to support Homework and Remote Learning. Visit our e-Safety page for information on how to keep your child safe online.
Online Resources Purchased by School:
The resources support our current homework/home learning. The usernames and passwords for these resources can be found in your child's communication book/homework diary.
Seesaw: https://app.seesaw.me
Spelling Shed: https://www.edshed.com/en-gb/login/school
MyMaths: https://login.mymaths.co.uk/login
Sumdog: https://www.sumdog.com/user/sign_in
TTRocks: https://ttrockstars.com/
Classroom Secrets: https://kids.classroomsecrets.co.uk/
White Rose Maths: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/
Other Educational Websites
PLEASE REPORT ANY BROKEN LINKS
The following is a list of websites which could aid parents with their child’s learning in addition to the tasks set by their class teacher.
This list of online educational resources is to help children to learn at home. The list includes subject-specific resources for English, maths, science, PE, Spanish, RE and wellbeing.
These websites have been identified by some of the country’s leading educational experts and offer a wide range of support and resources for pupils of all ages.
They are currently being offered for free.
English
This list of English resources is based on recommendations from English Hub schools and trusted teachers.
Reading, especially for primary age children, is critical to their educational development and something that families can do together.
Phonics
Continuing to access phonics at home, will help to embed current knowledge and also introduce them to new sounds and letter correspondence. The government has issued schools with a list of recommended websites to help support the learning of phonics at home. The websites are providing a range of activities (most of them free) to engage and enthuse children and ultimately continue to develop their reading and writing skills. Please see below the website addresses and thank you for your continuing support.
DfE’s validated phonics programmes are:
- Floppy’s Phonics Sounds and Letters
- Jolly Phonics
- Letterland Phonics
- Letters and Sounds (supplemented by closely matched and fully decodable books)
- Phonics Bug
- Read Write Inc.
- Sound Discovery
- Sounds-Write
Authorfy
Website: https://authorfy.com
Key stages: Early years/ foundation stage to key stage 2
Description: Access to masterclasses on texts from a range of authors, including videos from the authors and activities linked to novels.
Registration: is required
Book Trust
Website: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/bookfinder/
Key stages: Early years /foundation stage to key stage 2
Description: a site with recommended booklists, categorised by age range and topic, including fiction and non-fiction. Family activities are included in the ‘Home Time’ section.
Registration: not required
Classroom Secrets
Website: https://classroomsecrets.co.uk/free-home-learning-packs/
Key stages: Early years /Foundation stage to key stage 2
Description: Downloadable resource packs which cover a range of subjects, including reading and writing.
Registration: not required
Elevenses with the World of David Walliams
Website: https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/elevenses/
Key stages: Key stage 2
Description: One free audio book reading is available to listen to every day.
Registration: not required
Oxford Owl ebooks
Website: https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/books/free-ebooks/
Key stages: Early years /Foundation stage to key stage 2
Description: Free ebooks including Oxford reading tree books
Registration: required
Literacy Shed
Website: https://www.literacyshedplus.com/en-gb/browse/free-resources/key-stage-2-activity-packs
Key stages: Key stage 1 and Key stage 2
Description: Downloadable resource packs with tasks based on video clips on YouTube.
Registration: not required
Love Reading 4 Kids
Website: https://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/
Key stages: Early years/ foundation stage to Key stage 2
Description: a site with recommended booklists, categorised by age range and topic, covering fiction and non-fiction.
Registration: not required
Pobble 365
Website: https://www.pobble365.com/
Key stages: Key stage 1 and Key stage 2
Description: A new image is published each day as a basis for creative writing. Story starters, questions and drawing ideas are provided.
Registration: not required
Once upon a picture
Website: https://www.onceuponapicture.co.uk/
Key stages: Key stage 1 and 2
Description: Images to inspire creative writing.
Registration: not required
Poetry by Heart
Website: https://www.poetrybyheart.org.uk/
Key stages: Key stage 2
Description: A wide selection of poetry covering different topics
Registration: not required to view poems, but it is required to access teaching resources.
Purple Mash
Website: https://2simple.com/purple-mash/
Key stages: Early years/ foundation stage to Key stage 2
Description: Free during the school closure period. Each week, a selection of daily activities is produced on different subjects, including comprehension and grammar.
Registration: is required
The Children’s Poetry Archive
Website: https://childrens.poetryarchive.org/
Key stages: Early years /foundation stage to key stage 2
Description: An archive of spoken poetry recordings. Children can listen to poems read out loud.
Registration: not required
The Day newsletter
Website: https://theday.co.uk/subscriptions/the-day-home
Key stages: Key stage 1 and key stage 2
Description: A daily newsletter for parents and carers at home with children, helping to enrich learning with real-world knowledge and skills.
Registration: is required
Mathematics
This list of maths resources is based on recommendations from the National Centre of Excellence in the Teaching for Mathematics (NCETM) and maths teachers.
White Rose Maths (home learning)
Website: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/
Key stages: Early years /foundation stage to key stage 2
Description: Presentations and downloadable workbooks which are easy to use for parents. New material is being released each week.
Registration: not required
Hamilton Trust (home learning section)
Website: https://www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/blog/learning-home-packs/
Key stages: Key stage 1 and key stage 2
Description: Downloadable resource packs with teacher guidance. A week’s worth of resources is provided for each year group.
Registration: not required
Mathematics Mastery
Website: https://www.mathematicsmastery.org/free-resources
Key stages: Early years/ foundation stage, key stage 1 and key stage 2
Description: Downloadable guidance and resource packs for parents and pupils.
Registration: not required
Nrich
Website: https://nrich.maths.org/
Key stages: Early years/ foundation stage to key stage 2
Description: A range of activities. Some are interactive and some are to be completed offline. Activities are categorised by age range.
Registration: not required
Numberblocks
Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/grownups/help-your-child-with-maths
Key stages: Early years/ foundation stage
Description: videos for numeracy development designed for children aged 0 to 6. There are fun activities that can be applied to everyday life and play.
Registration: not required
Top Marks
Website: https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games
Key stages: Key stage 1 and key stage 2
Description: A range of interactive maths games categorised by age group. The Daily 10 is great for mental maths practice.
Registration: not required
National Centre for excellence in teaching mathematics (NCETM)
Website: https://www.ncetm.
Key stages: Key stage 1 and key stage 2
Description: Video lessons for mathematics. New material is being released each week.
Registration: not required
Learning Projects
Oak National Academy
Website: https://www.thenational.
Description: An excellent website which offers virtual lessons with teachers delivering the content. A schedule is set for a full week with 3 lessons daily in English, mathematics and a foundation subject. You could use the schedule or choose subject specific lessons.
Key stages: Early years/ foundation stage to key stage 2
Registration: not required
BBC Bitesize Daily Lessons
Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/
Description: A fantastic website offering 3 interactive lessons per day in English, mathematics and a foundation subject. A schedule is set for each week but you could choose specific lessons if you prefer.
Key stages: Key stage 1 and 2
Registration: not required
Robin Hood Multi Academy trust learning projects
Website: https://www.robinhoodmat.co.uk/learning-projects/
Key stages: Early years/foundation stage to Key stage 2
Description: This website has different learning projects for seven weeks of home schooling. They incorporate many elements of the curriculum and have lots of great activities.
Registration: not required
The Linking Project
Website: https://
Key stages: Early years/foundation stage to Key stage 2
Description: This website has different learning projects you can do at home with a particular focus of thinking about our families and how we can stay connected.
Registration: not required
Science
This list of science resources is based on recommendations from learned societies, including:
- the Association for Science Education (ASE)
- the Royal Society of Biology (RSB)
- the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
- the Institute of Physics (IOP)
These resources link closely to the national curriculum, however there are many other resources supporting enrichment and practical activities available on the societies’ websites and elsewhere.
BBC Bitesize
Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/primary
Key stages: Key stage 1 and key stage 2
Description: Interactive resources covering the primary science curriculum.
Registration: not required
STEM Learning (Home learning)
Website: https://www.stem.org.uk/primary-science
Key stages: key stage 1 and key stage 2
Description: an online resource bank, which links to resources on external websites. The site features a live chat function offering support from subject experts. New home learning resources are being developed.
Registration: not required
Physical Education (PE) and Physical Activity
This list of physical education (PE) and physical activity resources is based on recommendations from:
- the Association for Physical Education (afPE)
- Public Health England (PHE)
- Sport England
- the Yorkshire Sport Foundation (YSF)
These resources will help young people to get the daily 60 minutes of activity recommended by the UK Chief Medical Officer (CMO) in fun ways.
All the resources listed here are for activities designed to be carried out indoors or, if available, a garden.
Children and young people can go outside for one form of exercise a day, such as:
- a walk with members of their household
- a run with members of their household
- a cycle with members of their household
Outdoor exercise should be carried out locally.
Children and young people should always follow the latest official advice on social distancing, which means making sure that they and their parent or carer stay more than 2 metres from others (including friends and other family members).
Boogie Beebies
Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006mvsc
Key stages: Early years/ foundation stage
Description: Videos that get younger children up and dancing with CBeebies presenters.
Registration: not required
Disney 10 Minute Shakeups
Website: https://www.nhs.uk/10-minute-shake-up/shake-ups
Key stages: Early years/ foundation stage to key stage 2
Description: 10-minute videos based on Disney films that count towards a child’s 60 active minutes per day.
Registration: not required
Super Movers
Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/supermovers
Key stages: Key stage 1 and key stage 2
Description: Videos which help children move while they learn. They support curriculum subjects, including maths and English.
Registration: not required
#ThisIsPE
Website: https://www.afpe.org.uk/physical-education/thisispe-supporting-parents-to-teach-pe-at-home/
Key stages: Key stage 1 and key stage 2
Description: Videos delivered by teachers focusing on the PE curriculum which are accessible on YouTube.
Registration: not required
RE & Worship
The following are a list of websites recommended by Chester Diocese to aid home learning in RE and Collective Worship.
ROOTS - FREE Weekly Resources for Worshipping Together at Home - Prayers, Reflection & Activities
30 Day Lego Bible Challenge - Something to Read & Build Each Day
The Lord’s Prayer - Printable Version for Children to Colour In & Learn
Little Worship Company - FREE Bible Story Videos on YouTube
Adventure Bible - Bible Activities & Games
GodVenture - Creative & Fun Ways of Sharing God with Children
The Assemblies Website - Thematic, Ready Planned Worships Organised by Key Stage
Bible Based Assemblies (Scripture Union) - Biblical Ideas & Resources for Planning Christian Assemblies
Worship Workshop - A Helpful Tool for Planning an Act of Worship Around a Theme
Barnabas in Schools - FREE Resources on a Variety of Themes & Values (Includes Global Christianity & RE Resources)
Joshua Centre (Liverpool Anglican Cathedral’s Café Church Website) - Worship Resources Suitable for Class Based Worship or Reflective Areas at Home or School
Max7 - Library of FREE Ministry Resources for Children, Youth & Families (Includes Bible Story Videos)
Illustrated Ministry - FREE Faith Formation Resources
The Church of England - Ideas for Prayers & Worship at Home
The Gospel Coalition - Upbeat Songs for Quarantined Kids - FREE Playlist
iSingPOP - Songs 2020 (Compatible with the New SIAMS Requirements for Collective Worship)
PopUK - ‘Kids at Home Singing Project’ - FREE Resource for All Primary School Music Teachers
24-7 Prayer - Praying the Lord’s Prayer Daily
Prayer Spaces in Schools - COVID-19 Prayers
Prayer Spaces in Schools - Prayer Activities & Resources
Christian Aid - Primary School Resources Including Assemblies, Activities & Games
Fischy Music - Health and Wellbeing Songs and Resources
Fischy Music Assembly - Collective Worship for Primary Schools - Week 1 (YouTube)
Spinnaker - Primary School Assembly Resources
Engage Worship - ‘When Church is Closed’ - Ideas for Worship at Home
National Association of Teachers of Religious Education (NATRE) - FREE RE Resources (All Key Stages)
NATRE - Spirited Arts ‘Art in Heaven’ Competition
NATRE - Noah & the Ark Resource
NATRE - Religion, Science, Creation and Charles Darwin Resource
NATRE - The Nature of God in Christianity Resource
Barnabas in Schools - FREE Resources on a Variety of Themes & Values (Includes Global Christianity & RE Resources)
Spanish
The following is a link from our Spanish provider to aid with Spanish home learning. The activities are ones which the children would have been doing in their lessons year.
Website: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/b9gxdt1c1tyztue/AAAXHM1szFX0hD5vD3Urci-aa?dl=0
Another website to help with learning Spanish at home.
Website - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zxsvr82
Mental Wellbeing
During this difficult time the following websites are designed to support your child’s mental wellbeing.
Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families
Website: https://www.annafreud.org/what-we-do/anna-freud-learning-network/coronavirus/
Key stages: Early years/ foundation stage to key stage 2
Description: Wellbeing advice for all those supporting children and young people.
Registration: not required
BPS
Website: https://www.bps.org.uk/news-and-blogs
Key stages: Early years /foundation stage to key stage 2
Description: Advice on dealing with school closures and talking to children about COVID-19.
Registration: not required
Children’s Commissioner
Website: https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/publication/childrens-guide-to-coronavirus/
Key stages: Early years/ foundation stage to key stage 2
Description: A downloadable guide for children about coronavirus.
Registration: not required
MindEd
Website: https://www.minded.org.uk/
Key stages: Early years/foundation stage to key stage 2
Description: An educational resource for all adults on children and young people’s mental health.
Registration: is required
The Child Bereavement Network
Website: http://www.childhoodbereavementnetwork.org.uk/covid-19.aspx
Key stages: Early years/ foundation stage to key stage 2
Description: Advice on supporting grieving children during the coronavirus outbreak.
Registration: not required
The Church of England
Key stages: Early years/ foundation stage to key stage 2
Description: Guidance on mental health and wellbeing and Coronavirus
Registration: not required
Sheffield NHS
Website: file:///C:/Users/A.Lang/Downloads/Self-Care-Kit-COVID-19%20(1).pdf
Key stages: Early years/foundation stage to key stage 2
Description: This resource from Sheffield Children’s NHS entitled ‘selfcare kit’ provides some practical resources that can be used and shared with pupils.
Registration: not required