Newlands Primary School
Parent Portal- Top Tips for Parents
We know that supporting your children as they grow and develop can be a challenge.
This Parent Portal is to help parents/carers with information, ideas and links to useful resources to help at home.
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We support parents in a variety of ways to support their children in their learning.
Links, documents and additional information is placed on a child's individual TAPESTRY account. This gives you the opportunity to have bespoke support and communicate with the class teacher and SENCO.
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In addition, parents are encouraged to take part the the frequent Parent Workshops that allows parents to engage with their child in the school setting and supports their child's learning in specific subjects and key skills for learning.
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In addition, you can find additional links that you may find helpful to support your child on their learning journey.
Attendance:
Emotially Based School Avoidance (EBSA): Parent/Carer Booklet of Information and Resources from Wakefield
Phonics:
Children in EYFS and KS1 (and sometimes in LKS2) continue to need support in developing their phonics knowledge. The school uses the RWI programme and you can find support for parent in the letter found here: RWI Letter and at this website: https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/reading/reading-schemes-oxford-levels/read-write-inc-phonics-guide/
This information is in addition to the support given via parent workshops and individualised links put on TAPESTRY based on your child's phonic phase that is on exactly the child is currently working on in class.
Reading:
Reading is a fundemental part of learning. The better a child reads, the more successful they will be in learning for life.
Here are some additional websites with top tips for parents in supporting their children with reading from birth.
Tips for reading with your child | BookTrust
Motivating children to read at home: 8 practical tips for parents | BookTrust
Reading at Home - Oxford Owl for Home
Maths:
In addition to the parent workshops and specific co-hort links to support that are put on TAPESTRY, you can find some online activities for your children to do at home that will support their math development in school.
Oracy:
How can you help your child to develop their oracy skills at home?
Developing oracy skills at home can be both fun and educational for primary-aged children.
Here are ten activities that parents can do with their children to help develop these important skills:
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Storytelling Time
Encourage your child to narrate stories, either from a book or their imagination. This helps with sequencing and using descriptive language. -
Role-Playing
Engage in role-playing games where you and your child act out different scenarios. This can help with understanding perspectives and practicing dialogue. -
Discussion Dinners
Dedicate family meals to discuss a topic of interest or current events. Encourage your child to express their opinions and ask questions. -
Reading Aloud
Take turns reading books aloud. This can improve pronunciation and help with understanding rhythm and intonation in speech. -
Debate Club
Choose a simple topic and have a friendly debate. This teaches children to construct arguments and consider different viewpoints. -
Descriptive Drawing
Have your child describe a picture or object in detail while you draw it based on their description. This encourages precise and clear communication. -
Show and Tell
Regularly have a 'show and tell' session where your child can present something they are passionate about to the family. -
Puppet Shows
Create simple puppets and have your child put on a puppet show. This can be a fun way to practice storytelling and character voices. -
Podcast Listening
Listen to child-friendly podcasts together and discuss them afterward. This can enhance listening skills and critical thinking. -
Vocabulary Jar
Have a jar filled with words. Each day, pick a word, discuss its meaning, and use it in sentences. This builds vocabulary and confidence in using new words.
These activities are designed to be engaging and can fit into everyday routines, making oracy development a natural part of your child's day.
Top Tips Videos for Parents:
We have developed a number of short videos you can watch to help your child physically, emotionally and academically.
You can find them here on our YouTube Channel Playlist- Parent Guides: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp3WNwYP2umIDtYfJT7PFK2JQSUY2RkBS
Mental Health:
You can find Mindfulness videos that have been created by Mrs Prince. Each short video has a different mindfulness strategy to try with your child.
They can be found here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp3WNwYP2umKrBYZ9Wn7ViFp9fUazpy_f
We have put together a support Guide that parents/carers may find useful filled with ideas, activities and information for supporting the mental health of your children.
https://sway.office.com/5woZ5aXaj28iQx7l?ref=Link
Other Useful Links
Department for Education
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education
E-Safety- Think You Know Website- CEOPs
NSPCC
Lots of useful advice for parents on a range of issues including cyber bullying, online reputations and online grooming. There is also a link to a useful ‘guide for parents’.
http://www.internetmatters.org
Useful articles on a range of current Esafety issues and new apps and websites including Minecraft, Snapchat and ooVoo. New articles are added regularly.
The official site of the National Crime Agency’s CEOP (formerly the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre). The site has advice and useful information and a link for reporting online abuse, exploitation or inappropriate images.
More links and advice for parents and children including resources linked to Safer Internet day which we mark in school each year.
NSPCCs own website with lots of safety advice including videoas to watch with your children and a link to their work with o2.
http://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/
Lots of e-safety advice including a section specifically for preschool and primary.