Parents

The pages on this website contain information about the work we are currently doing in class, with links to websites that you can look at with your child.

Our [|blog] will usually have information about what we have done in class each week, and important dates and reminders for the following week.

The links below will give you information about what your child will be learning to do throughout the school year and everyday activities you can do at home to support and improve your child’s skills.
 * http://www.leics.gov.uk/lgfl_numeracy_parents.htm - lots of help sheets that you can download for maths, including everyday activities and caluclation methods
 * http://numeracy.cumbriagridforlearning.org.uk/index.php?category_id=40 - information about what your child will have been taught in each year
 * http://numeracy.cumbriagridforlearning.org.uk/index.php?category_id=39 - more ideas for ways to help your child with maths
 * http://www.florendine.staffs.sch.uk/mathematics.htm - guidance on how your child is taught to do maths at primary school
 * http://www.millfield.norfolk.sch.uk/maths/mathsHomework.htm - clear explanations of calculation strategies
 * http://www.parentscentre.gov.uk/ - government website with resources to support parents

__**Example SATs papers**__ You can download practice papers from these websites:
 * http://www.satspapers.co.uk/ (Maths, English and Science for 2003, 2004 and 2005 - PDF files)
 * http://www.st-josephs-pickering.n-yorks.sch.uk/past_test_papers.htm (Maths, English and Science for 2000 to 2006 - Word files)
 * http://www.emaths.co.uk/KS2SAT.htm (Maths for 2000 to 2006 - PDF files)
 * http://www.netagency.co.uk/keyedin2/satsprep.html (Maths - interactive tests in a similar style to SATs)
 * http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/maths/sats/index.html (other links to sites with papers / practice activities)

__**Ideas for you to help your child**__
 * Read with them. You could take a trip to the library or a bookshop and make a reading list that your child would like to work through. Including your child in this choosing process, and in setting a suitable time for their reading, means they are far more likely to take part than in an enforced scheme of work.
 * Go on visits to museums and other 'days out'. At this age most museums, especially the "hands on" ones, are perfect for children and the interactive elements make learning fun. Many museums are free to visit.
 * Help your child to research topics they are interested in on the internet. They could find out more about their favourite hobbies or television programmes, for example.
 * Make the most of any learning experience through practical situations. Decorating a room requires measurement, size and cost calculations as does preparing sufficient food for a party of a set number of people at a given budget. Planning the family holiday (or dream holiday!) is another clever means of developing your child's skills.
 * Playing board games such as Scrabble, Monopoly, Cluedo, etc. can help a child to develop transferable skills of calculation, word knowledge or logical thinking.
 * Encourage your child to practise their writing skills by writing letters to friends and pen friends or to thank people for presents. A most effective form of learning is when your child isn't aware that is what they are doing!

__**How can I help to avoid my child becoming stressed?**__
 * Help your child to enjoy all areas of their life. Encourage them to maintain hobbies and interests.
 * Ensure your child has a balanced lifestyle with sufficient sleep, nourishment and activity.
 * Reassure your child that you love them and are proud of them regardless of how they perform.
 * Listen to their concerns and worries.
 * Avoid comparing your child to other children / siblings.
 * Offer encouragement.
 * Help your child to make study a regular routine.
 * Find a quiet space for your child to work.