At Abronhill Primary School and Nursery Class, we recognise the important role families play in supporting children’s learning.
We know that learning at home does not need to be complicated. Everyday activities such as talking, reading, playing and exploring together help children to develop important skills for life, including confidence, resilience and communication.
We aim to support families by sharing information about learning in school and offering simple, practical ways to build on this at home.
We recognise that children’s time outside school is important for rest, family life and wider experiences.
🏡 Our approach
We are currently reviewing our approach to learning at home to ensure it is manageable, meaningful and supports family life. (April-June 2026)
Rather than focusing on traditional homework, we are working towards a model which:
- focuses on key skills such as reading, talking and everyday numeracy
- encourages learning through real-life experiences
- reduces unnecessary workload for children and families
- supports positive relationships with learning
We will be gathering views from children, families and staff to help shape this approach.
🔷 What this looks like at Abronhill
Currently, we support learning at home by:
- sharing information about learning in class
- providing suggestions for activities linked to learning
- encouraging reading and conversation at home
- promoting independence and confidence
🔷 💡 Simple ways to support your child
You can support your child’s learning by:
- talking regularly about their day and learning
- encouraging reading for enjoyment
- practising key skills in everyday situations (e.g. counting, problem-solving)
- supporting routines which help children feel ready to learn
- promoting safe and responsible use of technology
ℹ️ Working together
If you have any questions or would like to share your views about learning at home, please get in touch, we are always happy to help.
