Parent Zone
Welcome to Parent Zone, we hope you find this area useful. On this page you will find some parental aids with which you can help your children at home during homework tasks or any other extra work they may wish to do.
Some of the links are for interactive games that you can play with your children in order to enhance their understanding of a specific subject or topic area.
We hope this page helps and please let us know if there is anything else you would like to see on this page.
English
In class, children use writing mats to help them improve their writing. There are 3 types of writing mats used: ‘working towards’, ‘working at the expected standard’ and ‘working at greater depth’. You can find these on the English Curriculum page.
Below are a list of key websites you may wish to visit in order to help your child with any English and SPAG work they may have:
http://www.edplace.com/worksheet_preview.php?eId=1199&type=topic
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/english/spelling_grammar/word_types/play/
http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/words/word-classes-or-parts-of-speech
http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/interactive/
http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/interactives/languages/words/jigsaw/
http://www.amblesideprimary.com/ambleweb/lookcover/lookcover.html
Maths
We use Mathletics to set some weekly Maths homework and children love to go on this exciting interactive site to learn new skills or to practise skills they have learnt at school. http://uk.mathletics.com/ (your child has a username and password for this).
The next set of links are for you to use in order to help your children with their times tables. Have Fun!
http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/maths/timestable/interactive.htm
http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/maths/timestable/
http://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/multiplication-and-division
http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/game/ma13tabl-game-tables-grid-find
http://www.teachingtables.co.uk/
http://www.xmarks.com/site/www.multiplication.com/interactive_games.htm
More Maths
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/maths/
A daily practise to keep those brain cells sharp
http://www.compare4kids.co.uk/maths.php
Woodlands Junior School has several fun online interactive activities to help not only improve your mental maths skills, but also to help you with SATs Revision too!
http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/maths/
Helpful links for Parents/Guardians
Sometimes parents/guardians need other support for various situations. Here is a list of some contacts that may be useful.
BBC Parenting Site
Advice for parents of primary-aged children.
BBC Adult Learning
Lots of information about getting into learning.
Parents’ Resources
Articles written by practising teachers designed to help with the education of your child.
SureStart Childcare
Where to find childcare in your area.
DirectGov
The latest and widest range of public service information from the UK government.
Parent Link
Practical tips on helping with children’s school work.
Key stage 1 and 2 national curriculum tests: information for parents
Information leaflet and videos for parents about end of key stage assessments (often referred to as SATs) for 7 and 11 year olds.
ADDmire
A website for professionals working in west Surrey area who are involved in the care of children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (also known as ’ADD’ or ’ADHD’). There are also advice guides for parents that look at behaviour management.
Barnardo’s
A charity which supports children and families.
Anti-bullying alliance
There are a wealth of resources related to anti-bullying policy and practice with some helpful guides for parents/guardians.
http://www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/
View top tips for parents and guardians on bullying
Childline
A free and confidential support service for children. Tel: 0800 1111
Cyber bullying resources
http://www.childnet.com/resources
http://www.childnet.com/resources/supporting-young-people-online
Jigsaw
A charity that provides support for bereaved children.
Tel: 01342 313895
https://www.jigsawsoutheast.org.uk
National Autistic Society
Support groups, youth groups, activities, talks and signposting
https://www.nas.org.uk or https://www.nassurreybranch.org
NSPCC
A national charity which supports children.
Relate West Surrey
Counselling (West Surrey)
https://www.relatewestsurrey.org.uk
Samaritans
A 24-hour service offering confidential emotional support to anyone who is in crisis.
Helpline: 08457 90 90 90
https://www.samaritans.org
Step by Step
Counselling and mentoring by students (West Surrey)
https://www.stepbystep.org.uk
Surrey Family Information Service
An online directory of services available in Surrey for children, young people and families.
https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/people-and-community/family-information-service
Surrey Information Point
Information for families, including health matters and staying safe.
https://www.surreyinformationpoint.org.uk
Winston’s Wish
A charity for bereaved children
08452 03 04 05
https://www.winstonswish.org.uk
Useful Links
BBC Parenting Site
Advice for parents of primary-aged children.
BBC Adult Learning
Lots of information about getting into learning.
Parents’ Resources
Articles written by practising teachers designed to help with the education of your child.
SureStart Childcare
Where to find childcare in your area.
DirectGov
The latest and widest range of public service information from the UK government.
Parent Link
Practical tips on helping with children’s school work.
Key stage 1 and 2 national curriculum tests: information for parents
Information leaflet and videos for parents about end of key stage assessments (often referred to as SATs) for 7 and 11 year olds.
