How To Help Your Child With Learning In KS1: Southwater

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">These sessions are aimed at families with children in Year 1 and Year 2, although families with children in Reception are also more than welcome to join.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">No prior knowledge is needed.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">You will be asked to complete a ‘Getting to know you’ form before your session, followed by a quick learner profile at the start and end of the course to show what you enjoyed, learnt and found helpful. The tutor will also give you guidance throughout the sessions and answer any questions that you may have.  </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">This  course is designed to help parents confidently support their Key Stage 1 children with phonics, reading, and maths at home. Each session will cover essential skills, methods, and vocabulary from the KS1 curriculum, featuring demonstrations, hands-on activities, and take-home resources.</span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Parents will:</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">• Understand key learning objectives for each topic</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">• Explore practical strategies and visual methods used in school, like place value grids and part-whole models</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">• Discover fun, effective phonics, reading, and maths activities to try at home</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">• Learn how to connect learning to real-life situations to make it meaningful</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">• Build confidence in supporting their child’s learning journey</span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Whether you’re new to the curriculum or refreshing your skills, this supportive course will equip you with tools and insights to make learning enjoyable and accessible for your child.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The sessions will be delivered by a tutor in a small group. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Calibri&#34;,sans-serif">You do not need to bring anything, but may wish to bring a notepad and pen.</span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Calibri&#34;,sans-serif">You’ll feel confident supporting your child’s learning in phonics, reading, and maths through fun, practical, and engaging methods.</span></span></p>