Supporting Your Child at Holbeach Bank Academy
At Holbeach Bank Academy, we believe that education is a partnership between school and home. Supporting your child’s learning outside the classroom is essential to their academic success and personal growth. As a proud academy within the University of Lincoln Academy Trust, we are committed to providing the very best for our pupils, and we know that your involvement plays a vital role in achieving this.
Our vision is to prepare pupils with a rounded education, fostering resilience, self-regulation, and a love of learning. By working together, we can help your child develop the skills and confidence they need to thrive both now and in their future education.
How You Can Support Your Child’s Learning at Home
Here are some practical ways you can support your child’s learning journey:
Reading and Communication
- Hear them read regularly: Listening to your child read aloud helps build fluency and confidence. Ask questions about the story to encourage understanding and critical thinking.
- Share stories together: Reading stories aloud, even to older children, nurtures a love of language and sparks imagination.
- Talk with your child: Conversations are the foundation of writing skills. Encourage your child to express their thoughts and ideas verbally, helping them build vocabulary and sentence structure naturally.
Useful websites:
- Oxford Owl – Reading – free eBooks and reading tips
- BBC Bitesize – English – interactive activities to support reading and writing
- Storynory – free audio stories to listen to together
Supporting Maths Learning
- Count objects around you: Everyday activities like counting fruit, steps, or toys help children see the practical use of numbers.
- Involve your child in maths around the home: Whether it’s measuring ingredients, sorting laundry, or working out change, real-life maths experiences reinforce classroom learning.
- Practice telling the time: Help your child learn to read both digital and analogue clocks, a key life skill.
- Times tables focus from Year 2 onwards: Regular practice of times tables supports mental maths and problem-solving skills crucial for progression.
Useful websites:
- NRICH Maths – rich maths problems and activities for all ages
- Topmarks – Maths Games – interactive maths games, including time and times tables
- Mathsframe – engaging maths games and timed tests for tables and more
Helping with Homework and Spellings
- Support homework routines: Encourage a quiet, distraction-free space and a regular time for homework, showing interest and offering help when needed.
- Practice spellings: Frequent spelling practice, through games or writing, reinforces literacy development and confidence in writing.
Useful websites:
- Spelling Shed – spelling games aligned to school programmes
- BBC Bitesize – Homework Help – tips and resources for homework across subjects
- Twinkl – downloadable homework support and spelling activities