Don't rush...

Dear parents and carers,

We have been SO impressed with your home schooling! Thank you so much for engaging with the work that we have been preparing for the children. It has also been uplifting to see the other amazing learning, photographs, videos and activities going on at home! So thank you for sharing.

We just want to remind you that the expectation is not for you to complete every single task each day as we recognise that learning at home is very different and can sometimes be challenging. But we do encourage as much regular reading and numeracy practice as possible because keeping up these essential skills is really important.

Every day we post maths, reading and writing and topic activities to keep you interested and connected with school. We may also post SPaG (spelling, punctuation and grammar), handwriting and P.E. suggestions. We understand that it might feel overwhelming and impossible to do it all! Some days it will be. On other days you might follow your child's interests and do other learning or spread learning over a few days. This is absolutely fantastic and acceptable. As mentioned we have enjoyed seeing your interpretations of the learning that we set and other learning that your child has done! 

The blog is a guide. We set it mindfully, according to what we know your child would ideally be able to access and accomplish at this point in year 1. But their emotional well being, and yours of course, is paramount. 

Do as much as you can, but please don't stress or worry if you have been unable to complete everything! You're doing an amazing job! 

Yours gratefully

Year 1 team

P.S. a little reminder of the Worried? link now set up on the home page of the website. Therein are links for you and your families to access help that you might need. Don't forget we are just an email away too. Stay safe :)