Supporting Your Child at Wrangle Primary Academy
At Wrangle Primary Academy, we strive to work in partnership with our parents to encourage the best outcomes for our pupils academically and through personal development. Our homework focuses on academic activities alongside other creative activities to develop the whole child.
We believe in giving every child the chance to shine—whether that’s through academic learning, creative opportunities, or unique experiences like swimming in our very own pool. Our pupils work hard, enjoy learning, embrace new challenges, and develop the skills they need for life. By working together, we can help your child develop the skills and confidence they need to thrive both now and in their future education.
How You Can Support Your Child’s Learning at Home
Here are some practical ways you can support your child’s learning journey.
Reading and Communication
- Hear them read regularly: Listening to your child read aloud helps build fluency and confidence. Ask questions about the story to encourage their understanding of the text.
- Share stories together: Reading stories aloud, even to older children, nurtures a love of language and sparks imagination.
- Talk with your child: Speaking is the foundation of writing skills. Encourage your child to express their thoughts and ideas verbally, helping them build vocabulary and sentence structure naturally.
Useful websites:
- BBC Bitesize – English(opens in new tab) – interactive activities to support reading and writing
Supporting Maths Learning
- Count objects around you: Everyday activities like counting fruit, steps, or toys help children see the practical use of numbers.
- Involve your child in maths around the home: Whether it’s measuring ingredients, sorting laundry, or working out change, real-life maths experiences reinforce classroom learning.
- Practice telling the time: Help your child learn to read both digital and analogue clocks, a key life skill.
- Times tables focus from Year 2 onwards: Regular practice of times tables supports mental maths and problem-solving skills crucial for progression.
Useful websites:
- NRICH Maths(opens in new tab) – rich maths problems and activities for all ages
- Topmarks – Maths Games(opens in new tab) – interactive maths games, including time and times tables
- Mathsframe(opens in new tab) – engaging maths games and timed tests for tables and more
- TTRockstars-(opens in new tab) times table focus
Helping with Homework and Spellings
- Support homework routines: Encourage a quiet, distraction-free space and a regular time for homework, showing interest and offering help when needed.
- Practice spellings: Frequent spelling practice, through games or writing, reinforces literacy development and confidence in writing.
Useful websites:
- BBC Bitesize – Homework Help(opens in new tab) – tips and resources for homework across subjects.
If you have any questions please contact the Academy.