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Home Learning Update 14th April 2020

 Teachers will continue to use j2e to upload work for children from Monday 20th April. Please try to upload at least one piece of work per day so your child’s teacher can see how they are progressing. As we have said before, please do not worry about getting it all right, or doing all the work if this is proving difficult  – the aim is for children to continue working on their maths and English skills, while developing knowledge and understanding across the wider curriculum.

 You may have seen that the BBC and DfE have collaborated on a range of home learning resources for the Summer Term. These are not replacing the work that teachers will set for their classes. They are intended as additional resources for families and schools to engage with. We have selected the online resources we feel might be most relevant for the families of Julian’s, should you wish to explore them.

 You can find out more about the BBC programming here …

https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2020/coronavirus-education#heading-bitesize-daily-online


DfE approved online resources …

 

Phonics

At Julian’s we use the Read Write Inc phonics programme

 You may also find the following websites helpful

 

 English

 Audible

  • Website: https://stories.audible.com/start-listen
  • Key stages: early years foundation stage to key stage 2
  • Description: all children’s audiobooks are available for free while schools are closed.
  • Registration: not required

 

Authorfy

  • Website: https://authorfy.com
  • Key stages: early years foundation stage to key stage 2
  • Description: access to masterclasses on texts from a range of authors, including videos from the authors and activities linked to novels.
  • Registration: is required

 

BookTrust

  • Website: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/bookfinder/
  • Key stages: early years foundation stage to key stage 2
  • Description: a site with recommended booklists, categorised by age range and topic, including fiction and non-fiction. Family activities are included in the ‘Home Time’ section.
  • Registration: not required

 

Elevenses with the World of David Walliams

 

Literacy Shed

 

Love Reading 4 Kids

  • Website: https://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/
  • Key stages: early years foundation stage to key stage 2
  • Description: a site with recommended booklists, categorised by age range and topic, covering fiction and non-fiction.
  • Registration: not required

 

Poetry by Heart

  • Website: https://www.poetrybyheart.org.uk/
  • Key stages: key stage 2
  • Description: a wide selection of poetry covering different topics
  • Registration: not required to view poems, but it is required to access teaching resources.

 

Storytime with Nick

 

The Children’s Poetry Archive

  • Website: https://childrens.poetryarchive.org/
  • Key stages: early years foundation stage to key stage 2
  • Description: an archive of spoken poetry recordings. Children can listen to poems read out loud.
  • Registration: not required

 

The Day newsletter

  • Website: https://theday.co.uk/subscriptions/the-day-home
  • Key stages: key stage 1 and key stage 2
  • Description: a daily newsletter for parents and carers at home with children, helping to enrich learning with real-world knowledge and skills.
  • Registration: is required

Maths

 Mathematics Mastery

 

Nrich

  • Website: https://nrich.maths.org/
  • Key stages: early years foundation stage to key stage 2
  • Description: a range of activities. Some are interactive and some are to be completed offline. Activities are categorised by age range.
  • Registration: not required

Numberblocks

Top Marks

  • Website: https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games
  • Key stages: early years foundation stage, key stage 1 and key stage 2
  • Description: a range of interactive maths games categorised by age group.
  • Registration: not required

 

White Rose Maths (home learning)

  • Website: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/
  • Key stages: early years foundation stage to key stage 2
  • Description: presentations and downloadable workbooks which are easy to use for parents. New material is being released each week.
  • Registration: not required

 

 PE and Physical Activity

Boogie Beebies

  • Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006mvsc
  • Key stages: early years foundation stage
  • Description: videos that get younger children up and dancing with CBeebies presenters.
  • Registration: not required

Disney 10 Minute Shakeups

  • Website: https://www.nhs.uk/10-minute-shake-up/shake-ups
  • Key stages: early years foundation stage to key stage 2
  • Description: 10-minute activities based on Disney films that count towards a child’s 60 active minutes per day.
  • Registration: not required

Super Movers

  • Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/supermovers
  • Key stages: key stage 1 and key stage 2
  • Description: videos which help children move while they learn. They support curriculum subjects, including maths and English.
  • Registration: not required

 

#ThisIsPE

 

 Mental Well-being

 Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families

 

British Psychological Society (BPS)

Children’s Commissioner

 

MindEd

Website: https://www.minded.org.uk/

Key stages: early years foundation stage to key stage 2

Description: an educational resource for all adults on children and young people’s mental health.

Registration: not required, but registration increases functionality

 The Child Bereavement Network

 

 SEND: apps and games

(Apps must be downloaded onto a compatible device)

 

Brain Parade

 HelpKidzLearn

  • Website: https://www.helpkidzlearn.com/
  • Description: a collection of games and resources designed for a range of educational needs and stages. It includes provision for school closure.

Sensory App House Ltd

  • Website: https://www.sensoryapphouse.com/
  • Description: a range of apps are available for pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) or Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). All are interactive and many do not require significant coordination abilities.

Visuals2Go

  • Website: https://www.visuals2go.com/
  • Description: an all-in-one app created to support people with communication and learning difficulties. For verbal and non-verbal learners.

 

Your child’s education is important and so in the event of a school closure, the school will provide remote learning via www.j2e.com. Daily activities will be uploaded for the children to complete. Work can be done in either the home learning books which are being sent home or it can be completed electronically and uploaded to j2e. Each child has an individual log in and a guidance document for use can be found in the links below.

We are aware that following the most recent government guidance, some children may need to self-isolate because a family member has symptoms. Suggested activities and useful links can be found on this page of the website. 

For a parent guide on how to access J2e, please click here

Parents' Factsheet - How to support your child's home learning

 

Top Tips for Home Learning

  • Try to help your child find a quiet place to work
  • Offer encouragement and praise when they complete tasks
  • Remember to give children regular breaks for water, fresh air and snacks. If they are struggling with an activity then try giving them a break and then returning to it
  • Don’t forget to allow time for exercise - take a walk, play outside or use the Jo Wicks children’s workout video in the links
  • Read every day. Read to your child, with your child, listen to them read. Read comics and picture books and that book you loved when you were a child. When you need some time to yourself, turn on an audiobook - those count too.
  • Play board games and card games. Play hide and seek. Have LEGO competitions.
  • Limit screen time and use of consoles.

 

Useful Website Links and Resources 

Writing

Phonics

EYFS

  • Busy Things - special £1 subscription during the Pandemic
  • Starfall - Phonics, reading and maths

Generic phonics websites

Reading

Wider Curriculum

Handwriting

Science

STEM

MfL

Mathematics

For Parents

  • Lokah Lab - Support the social-emotional wellbeing of your children, during school closures, with fun & creative FREE online wellbeing lessons. Click the link, add your email address, check your inbox for confirmation. Information about how and when these online Zoom sessions will be held, will follow in the next few days. Lessons will be similar to the PSHE lessons currently being taught as part of our curriculum, hosted by our children's mindfulness & yoga teacher. 
  • Young Minds - Resources for parents' wellbeing
  • Where Did Everybody Go? - A book to share about the Coronavirus

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