How to help your child at home
There are many ways that you can help your child at home. The easiest and most simple thing you can do is talk to your child and explore language together. Some really easy ways to do this are:
Talk to your child when you are doing jobs, in the car, are out shopping, etc telling them what you are doing.
Encourage the asking of questions to extend vocabulary.
Talk about events in the past and future. Use photographs.
Talk to your child about the seasons and the weather and observe the changes with them.
Read stories to your child and share books.
Count items such as the stairs, toys, books, fingers, toes.
Encourage your child to observe that numbers are everywhere – house numbers, road signs, prices, television, number plates and buses.
Talk to your child about the seasons and the weather and observe the changes with them.
Sing lots of Nursery Rhymes.
Make up your own Nursery Rhymes.
Further information:
“Pupils Enjoy School: Pupils are enthusiastic about their lessons and enjoy attending school.“
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“Ambitious for SEND Pupils: Leaders are ambitious for pupils with special educational needs, ensuring they receive good support and achieve well.“
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“Effective Safeguarding: Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff understanding their responsibilities and providing good support for vulnerable pupils.“
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“Focus on Reading: There is a strong emphasis on teaching reading, with high-quality training for teachers and effective support for pupils who need extra help.“
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“High Expectations from Leaders: School leaders have high expectations, understand what needs to improve, and staff work well together to share ideas and support each other.“
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“Engaged and Resilient Pupils: Pupils listen carefully, focus well on their activities, are keen to join discussions, and demonstrate resilience when facing difficulties.“
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“Effective Pastoral Support: The pastoral team provides good support for vulnerable pupils, helping them stay safe and enjoy healthy relationships.“
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“Strong Early Years Provision: The early years provision is effective, with strong relationships between adults and pupils, a well-organized environment, and activities that enthuse children.“
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“Extra-curricular Activities: Extra-curricular clubs are well attended, and pupils regularly go on school trips that enhance their classroom learning.“
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“Supportive and Safe Environment: Pupils feel safe, understand that bullying is rare, and know that adults are there to help if needed.“
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“Broad Curriculum: Leaders provide a broad range of subjects, which are well-planned, helping pupils remember what they learn.“
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“Calm and Orderly Environment: The school environment is described as calm and orderly, with good behavior from pupils.“
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