Every day at school, our teachers work with students to build new knowledge, develop skills and inspire curiosity. At home, families play an equally important role by encouraging children, celebrating their efforts and reinforcing the learning that has taken place at school.

This is why we value Home Learning.

Home Learning isn't about sending more work home or expecting parents to become teachers. Instead, it's about giving children regular opportunities to practise the important skills they are learning in the classroom. Learning doesn't happen all at once. It develops over time through a cycle of learning, practising, receiving feedback and trying again.

Think about learning a musical instrument or playing a sport. Children don't become confident musicians or athletes after one lesson or one training session. They improve because they practise the fundamentals regularly, building confidence and skill over time. Learning works in much the same way. Research shows that short, consistent practice helps strengthen learning, making it easier for children to apply their knowledge with confidence in the classroom.

What Home Learning looks like changes as children grow. In the early years, it focuses on the building blocks of learning like reading every day, practising sounds, handwriting and basic number facts. As students move through primary school, Home Learning expands to include reading, spelling, vocabulary, mathematical fluency and occasional tasks that reinforce classroom learning or prepare students for upcoming learning.

We also know that children need balance. Time with family, play, sport, music, creativity and rest are all important parts of growing up. Home Learning should support these experiences, not compete with them. That's why our approach is designed to be purposeful, manageable and achievable for families.

Some of the most valuable learning happens in everyday moments. Listening to your child read, talking about what they learnt at school over dinner, practising a few number facts in the car or encouraging them to persevere when something feels challenging all help children grow in confidence. These moments send a powerful message that learning matters both at school and at home.

As a school community, we value Home Learning because we know that small, consistent habits make a difference over time. Together, we can help children develop not only strong literacy and numeracy skills, but also independence, responsibility and resilience. Thank you for the support you give your children each day. We look forward to continuing to partner with you as we help every child grow into a confident, capable learner.

Alana Reville
Head of Learning and Innovation