Parent/Carer Workshops
Explore Our Parent Workshop Resources
Dear Parents and Carers,
We're delighted to present the Parent Workshop Resources section on our school website. Whether you've recently participated in our workshops or are discovering this resource for the first time, this space is dedicated to providing you with a valuable collection of materials designed to support your child's education journey.
Our workshops have been a cornerstone of our commitment to parent-school collaboration. They offer insights, tips, and strategies to help you better understand and engage with your child's learning experience. With the Parent Workshop Resources section, we aim to ensure that these valuable insights remain readily accessible to you.
Here, you'll find a treasure trove of information and materials from past workshops. From Reading and Maths to a variety of other important topics, these resources are designed to empower you as a partner in your child's education. We encourage you to explore, learn, and utilise these resources to enrich your child's learning experience.
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing your active engagement with these materials.
Reading Workshops
Foundation Stage
KS1
KS2
Maths Workshops
Foundation stage
KS1
KS2
RSHE- Parent/ Carer Consultation Process
During the recent session, we delved into the details of the RSHE (Relationships, Sex, and Health Education) programme tailored for Year 4, Year 5, and Year 6 students. The focus was on critical topics such as understanding differences, respecting our bodies, puberty, changing bodies, and, for Year 6, a more nuanced and scientific exploration of life in the womb and the process of baby-making.
One highlight of the session was the introduction of the "Life to the Full" programme, where we covered the following key points:
Understanding the Why: We provided insights into the rationale behind introducing this programme, underscoring the significance of arming our students with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate crucial aspects of life.
Inspiration: Our goal was to inspire parents and carers by sharing the vision of the "Life to the Full" programme and demonstrating the positive impact it can have on the development of our children.
Understanding the Content: Attendees gained a comprehensive understanding of the programme's content, ensuring awareness of what their children will be learning and discussing in the classroom.
Information Access: We guided parents on where and how to access additional information about the programme's content, resources, and support, fostering a collaborative and informed approach to their children's education.
Consultation: An integral part of the session was providing an opportunity for parents and carers to actively contribute to the discussion surrounding key decisions related to the "Life to the Full" programme. Their input is valued in shaping the educational journey of their children.
In addition to the session, we have incorporated relevant information on the "Life to the Full" programme on the school's website. This resource serves as a hub for parents, offering detailed insights, supplementary materials, and avenues for ongoing support. We encourage you to explore the website to stay informed and engaged in your child's educational experience.
Restorative Practices: Relationships and Behaviour Policy
Thank you to all who attended our recent workshop on Restorative Practice and the Relationships and Behaviour Policy. If you were unable to join, key documents and resources from the session are available below. We encourage all parents and carers to review this important information to support our collective approach to fostering positive relationships within the school community.
Workshop Presentation
Useful Documents
RWI
Welcome to our phonics page, where we take pride in nurturing a love for learning, especially when it comes to the fundamental skill of reading. The renowned Read Write Inc. (RWI) phonics scheme is at the heart of our English success, a program that has significantly contributed to our outstanding academic results. Our commitment to excellence in education is mirrored in the achievements of our students, and we are excited to share the key to our success with you. The RWI approach has proven to be a game-changer in developing strong phonetic foundations, ensuring that every child learns to read and embraces its joy. As partners in your child's educational journey, we are dedicated to supporting you in extending the benefits of RWI beyond the classroom. Let's create a seamless bridge between school and home to empower your children with the gift of literacy.
Parent video- Reading the bouncy sounds with your child
Set 1 sounds:
Set 1 Sounds are taught in the following order together with rhymes to help children form the letters correctly and instantly recognise sounds ready for blending.
Set 2 and 3 sounds:
The children are then taught Set 2 Sounds - the long vowels. When they are very confident with all of set 1 and 2 they are taught Set 3 Sounds.
Within all the RWI sessions/books children will be exposed to red and green words to learn to help them to become speedy readers. Red words are words that are not easily decodable and challenge words to extend children’s vocabulary. Green words are linked to the sounds they have been learning and are easily decodable.
Below are links to green words for each set and red words as well as fun songs to help your child learn their red words.
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Alien words:
Along side learning sounds, children will have opportunities to apply their sound knowledge to 'alien' words. These are not real words, but they contain the sounds children will learn in RWI. These words allow children to consolidate and practice their sounds. These types of words are part of the Year On Phonics Screening check in the summer term.
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Reading books:
In school your child will be reading a book suited to their knowledge and application of sounds they have been taught. Below are the different book colours your child will read on their RWI journey.Non-Fiction Books:
To support your child's reading, they will be coming home with a non-fiction books, of their choice, to share with you. This book is linked to the sounds they are learning in their RWI lessons in school. They will choose a book on Monday and we ask that they bring it back on the Friday of the same week. Over the week please encourage your child to read the book 3 times to build their fluency. Encourage your child to use 'Fred' talk to decode unknown words.
At the front of each book you will find green and red words that will appear in the book, please read them with your child. At the back of the book you will find speed words to read with your child.
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