Curriculum Support at Home
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At the start of every school year you are invited to an information session with your child’s class teacher where ideas will be shared.
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Your child is expected to read at home everyday.
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Your child will also be given homework.
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The most important way you can help your child is to show an interest in what they do at school, ensure they attend regularly, eat a nutritious breakfast and get plenty of sleep.
You can really help your child by talking to them about what they have done at school but some children are more forthcoming than others.
To help you support your child, our curriculum pages have an overview of what your child will be learning each term as well as ideas to help specific to their class and topics.
We hold workshops throughout the year, sometimes by ages of children, where teachers tell you how we teach Maths and English. Additionally, we hold Family Fun sessions, which is an opportunity to engage in some learning and activities with your child within school.
READING SUPPORT
Reading has astonishing benefits for children: comfort and reassurance, confidence and security, relaxation, happiness and fun. Giving a child time and full attention when reading them a story tells them they matter. It builds self-esteem, vocabulary, feeds imagination and even improves their sleeping patterns.
Parent Information about Phonics and Early Reading
Phase 2 Sounds Pronunciation Video
Phase 3 Sounds Pronunciation Video
Phase 5 Sounds Pronunciation Video
Useful resources:
Top 10 Hints for reading at home
MATHS SUPPORT
It is useful to have an overview of what your child is learning and when, this enables you to link discussion and experiences to this learning. The following document provides you with the Whole School Maths Learning Journey at Dursley Primary Academy.
Whole School Maths Learning Journey
Parents and Carers want to ensure that they are supporting their child through using the appropriate mathematical methods. If you would like support with this, please use the calculation progression document to support.
In order to become confident mathematicians, at Dursley Primary Academy, we encourage children to practise using the subject specific vocabulary for maths. Please have a read of our Whole School Vocabulary Progression document, which may help support your child at home.
Vocabulary Progression Document
Other useful resources:
Multiplication Practice (Speak to your child's class teacher for Log-in information)
REMOTE LEARNIGN AND SCHOOL CLOSURES (e.g. Snow days)
During any period of remote learning, all communication will take place through Class Dojo. Class teachers will share:
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Daily learning expectations
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Resources and learning links
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Messages to support pupil wellbeing
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Opportunities for pupils to share work or ask questions
We kindly ask families to check Class Dojo regularly during the school day for updates.
Learning Linked to the Current Curriculum
Remote learning will always connect directly to the curriculum pupils are studying in school. Teachers will provide:
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Clear daily tasks in English and mathematics
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Ongoing learning that continues the sequence already being taught
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Practical activities where possible
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Support materials such as videos, templates or guidance documents
This enables continuity in learning, supports progress and helps reduce any disruption to the curriculum.
Other useful resources to support home learning during school closures:
Expectations for Pupils
We encourage pupils to:
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Complete the learning set each day
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Share work with their teacher through Class Dojo
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Ask for help when needed
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Take regular breaks and maintain a balanced routine
Our aim is to support children to learn successfully at home without unnecessary pressure.
Support for Families
We understand that remote learning can present challenges. Staff will:
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Provide clear instructions and resources
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Offer guidance and reassurance through Class Dojo
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Respond to questions within working hours
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Provide additional support for pupils with specific needs
If families require further support, they are encouraged to contact the school office or their class teacher through Class Dojo.
Safeguarding During Remote Learning
Safeguarding continues to be everyone’s responsibility. During remote learning:
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All messages will be monitored by staff
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Any concerns will be followed up in line with school procedures
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Pupils and families will be reminded how to stay safe online
Further information is available in our Safeguarding and Online Safety policies.
