At The Gatwick School, we believe that home learning plays an important role in reinforcing classroom learning and helping children develop essential skills in reading, mathematics and independent learning. By working together, home and school can provide the support, encouragement and practice children need to thrive and achieve their full potential.
Home learning is set from Friday to Thursday.
Top Tips for Parents
✅ Establish a regular home learning routine.
✅ Read together and talk about books.
✅ Choose a quiet workspace.
✅ Encourage effort and perseverance.
✅ Keep sessions short and focused.
✅ Celebrate successes and achievements.
✅ Contact school if additional support is needed.
Welcome to EYFS page
Below are our home learning expectations for EYFS
Early Years - Miss Puddephatt and Miss Martial
Home Learning expectations
Phonics Resources
Frequency: Daily practice
Purpose: To support letter recognition, phonics knowledge, and early reading skills through regular practice using the resources provided by the class teacher.
BoomReader
Frequency: Read with your child daily
Purpose: To develop a love of reading, while building language skills, vocabulary, comprehension, and reading confidence through regular shared reading at home.
Welcome to Key Stage 1
Below are our home learning expectations for Year 1 and Year 2.
Year 1 Teachers - Mrs Brameld and Miss Thompson
Year 2 Teachers - Miss Webber and Miss Florin
Home Learning expectations
Read Write Inc.
Frequency: Children should be reading their book at home for at least 10 minutes per day.
Purpose: Regular reading helps to develop phonics knowledge, reading fluency, comprehension skills, and confidence, supporting your child’s progress both in school and at home.
NumBots & TTRS
Frequency: Children should play for 5 Minutes per day.
Purpose: Regular practice helps children develop fluency with number bonds, addition and subtraction facts, and early multiplication skills, building confidence and supporting mathematical
BoomReader
Frequency: Read for 10 minutes daily and log each session
Purpose: Encourage regular reading and allow families and teachers to monitor progress.
Welcome to Key Stage 2
Below are our home learning expectations for Year 3,4,5 and 6
Year 3 - Miss Dean and Miss Sajjad
Year 4 - Mrs Bhundia and Mrs Khawaja
Year 5 - Mrs Myers-Joslin and Mr Broad
Year 6 - Miss Powell and Miss Kennett
Home Learning expectations
Century
Frequency: Complete assigned tasks each week.Each task typically takes 10-15 minutes to complete.
Purpose: Century supports children in consolidating their learning in reading and mathematics, reinforcing key concepts taught in class, and developing independent learning and study skills.
TTRS ( Times Tables Rock Stars)
Frequency: Children should play for 5 Minutes per day, 3 - 5 times per week.
Purpose: To improve multiplication and division fact recall, helping children build confidence, accuracy, and fluency in mathematics.
BoomReader
Frequency: Read for at least 20 minutes, 3 times per week and log sessions
Purpose: To develop reading stamina, comprehension skills, and vocabulary, helping children become more confident, fluent, and engaged readers.
At The Gatwick School, we use Accelerated Reader to help children develop strong reading habits and a love of books. The programme supports pupils in choosing books at the right level, monitoring their progress, and checking their understanding through quizzes.
By using Accelerated Reader both at school and at home, children can build confidence, improve comprehension, and work towards their individual reading goals.
Accelerated Reader Parent Guide
My child has forgotten their login details.
Please contact your child's class teacher.
How often should my child read?
We recommend daily reading for all pupils.
What if we do not have access to a device?
Please contact school so we can discuss available support.
Do I need to log reading?
Yes, all reading should be recorded on Boom Reader.
Who can help if we are having difficulties?
Your child's class teacher will be happy to help or you can Mrs Bhundia, our student engagement leader for more information.