Supporting my child's learning
Below you will find links to a number of websites where you can find further information to support your child's learning.
Please don't hesitate to contact your child's teacher if you have any questions.
Websites supporting learning:
Maths - No Problem! Parent videos Great advice in the form of short films about how and why MNP learning works!
myON Reading website Children can read books online and complete comprehension quizzes that are age appropriate and at their reading level.
Oxford Owl website Advice about supporting your child's reading and access to online reading books.
Phonics The Success for All Phonics parent portal
Phonics Play website has a large number of (free) fun games and activities to support children's phonics understanding.
Charanga Music Children at The Beacon all have a secure log on and can access music curriculum activities on line. Coming soon!
BBC Bitesize The BBC website offers a wide variety of information for all primary ages and beyond.
Supporting pre-school age and young children. Tiny Happy People is a BBC website with family-friendly resources and advice to help you give your child the best start in life and build communication skills.
The National Oak Academy provides learning resources for free. These are available to anyone. The resources are linked to the national curriculum and are age-appropriate. The Oak Academy was set up during COVID lockdowns in 2020 as a national, independent body providing quality teaching resources to everyone.
The National College Formerly National Online Safety, The National College issues weekly guides which cover a wide range of topics.
Top tips for using technology to boost reading skills
Websites about safeguarding, including online safety:
See our Online Safety page which has further information and advice
CEOP Child Exploitation and Online Protection website has a wealth of information, advice about websites, internet and related terminology and the opportunity to report inappropriate online content or actions. Scroll all the way down their home page. They have also included some new Home Activity Packs to support parents during COVID-19 and the school closure period.
Childnet Stay safe online. Information for Primary aged children can be found here. Information for parents is accessed here - regular updates to help us all stay aware and help our children stay safe.
Childline Internet support for young people.
Devon Safeguarding Children's Board Local advice and information.
Let's talk about it - advice for parents and carers to support you in keeping children safe from online radicalisation.
Net-aware - has support for parents and carers from the NSPCC, including a guide to social networks, apps and games.
UK Safer Internet Centre Support and advice to help families stay safe online. This page links to how you can set up safe filters on your home internet and devices.
Websites supporting SEND, Mental Health and parents/carers:
See also ourMental Health and Parenting support and advice webpage.
Devon SEND and Local Offer Devon's information about Special Educational Needs.
Mental Health Supporting your child's mental health and wellbeing - don't forget to care for your own too.
Mental health awareness in children. 10 a Day for Mental Health.
Mental health advice to help parents and carers support their child on the NHS site
includes information about a range of areas of mental health and wellbeing.
Sleep - Mind provide helpful advice to support your child to return to a positive sleep pattern.