Home Learning
We know that supporting learning at home can feel both rewarding and challenging, so our aim is to make it clear, manageable, and closely aligned with what children experience in school. These activities are designed for primary-aged pupils and can be completed in short, regular sessions that fit around family routines.
Home learning should be purposeful rather than time-consuming.
We recommend:
- choosing a small set of tasks each week,
- focusing on core skills such as reading, writing, spelling, and number work, encouraging your child to explain their thinking,
- practising independence and
- celebrating effort.
If your child finds something difficult, it is helpful to break tasks into smaller steps and revisit them with calm support.
To get the most from home learning, consistency matters more than intensity.
Aim for a routine that works for your family, for example reading together several times a week, practising key words, and completing brief maths activities.
If you have any questions or need ideas for how to support your child, please contact the school—our team is here to help you make home learning a positive experience.
Please see below the assigned homelearning each week for our pupils at Edison Primary School
| Year Group | Reading and Writing | Maths |
| Reception | Ruth Miskin Phonics videos RWI reading books Red book to practise handwriting |
Games and practical activities |
| Year 1 | Daily Reading Records RWI reading books |
CGP Maths Targeted Practise |
| Year 2 |
Daily Reading Records Comprehension Practise |
CGP Maths Targeted Practise |
| Year 3 |
Daily Reading Records Comprehension Practise |
CGP Maths Targeted Practise Timetables Rockstars |
| Year 4 |
Daily Reading Records Comprehension Practise |
CGP Maths Targeted Practise Timetables Rockstars |
| Year 5 |
Daily Reading Records Comprehension Practise |
CGP Maths Targeted Practise Timetables Rockstars |
| Year 6 |
Daily Reading Records Comprehension SATs Practise |
CGP Maths Arithmetic Practise CGP Maths Reasoning Practise |
Class teachers check completion of home-learning on a regular basis. They allocate time during the school week to mark and assess home-learning with our pupils, using this as an opportunity to address any misconceptions or gaps in learning. If you have any questions about your child's home-learning, please get in touch with your child's class teacher.
