Each child has a home reading diary and a reading book matched to their reading ability. Reading regularly at home is one of the most effective ways to support your child's progress and prepare them for the increased reading demands of Upper Key Stage 2.

Please encourage your child to read at least three times a week and record their reading in their diary. As children become more independent readers, discussing books can be just as valuable as listening to them read aloud.

You can support your child by:

• Talking about what they are reading and discussing key events and characters.
• Exploring the meaning of new vocabulary.
• Asking questions about what they have read and encouraging them to explain their answers using evidence from the text.
• Encouraging them to make predictions and share their opinions about books.

Please sign the reading diary regularly. Further information and guidance can be found inside the diary.

Your child will receive login details for Times Tables Rock Stars, where they can practise their multiplication and division facts in a fun and engaging way.

You can also support your child's maths learning by using Hit the Button, which helps children develop rapid recall of number bonds, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts.

Maths is all around us, and everyday activities can make a big difference. Encourage your child to practise telling the time, handling money, measuring when cooking, reading timetables and solving real-life problems involving numbers. These experiences help to build confidence, fluency and resilience in mathematics.

Regular practice at home will help your child develop the skills needed for success in Upper Key Stage 2 and beyond.

PE takes place on Tuesday and Friday. Please ensure your child comes to school wearing their PE kit on these days and that all clothing is clearly labelled.

PE kit should include:

• White or pale blue T-shirt (with or without the school logo)
• Plain black or navy sweatshirt, or school sweatshirt
• Plain black or navy shorts
• Plain black or navy jogging bottoms or leggings (no logos or large branding)
• Trainers or black plimsolls 

Homework expectations differ slightly between Year 5 and Year 6 to support children with their learning and preparation for the next stage of education.

Year 5

Homework books must be signed by a parent or carer each week for children to earn points and rewards.

Each week, children are expected to complete:

• One creative task
• Five Common Exception Words to practise reading daily
• Three spelling practice sessions using Spelling Frame or on paper
• Three mental maths practice sessions using Times Tables Rock Stars or on paper

Children can earn house points and rewards for completing their homework regularly.

Year 6

Each week, children are expected to complete:

• One maths homework section from their homework book
• Two pages from their Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling homework book
• Three spelling practice sessions using Spelling Frame or on paper
• Three mental maths practice sessions using Times Tables Rock Stars or on paper

If homework is completed on paper, please record the dates of each practice session. Homework books should be brought back to school each week so that work can be checked and feedback provided.