At Whitchurch Primary School, we understand that parents play a vital role in supporting their children’s learning at home. Whether you’re looking for ideas to help with reading, maths, or developing positive learning habits, there are many trusted websites that offer practical advice, activities and free resources.
Below is a selection of recommended websites that we believe are particularly useful for parents of primary-aged children. These sites cover key learning areas, from literacy and numeracy to supporting wellbeing and building confidence.
BBC Bitesize (Primary)
Visit: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/primary
A fantastic free resource covering all primary subjects, including Maths, English, Science, History, Geography and more. With videos, games, and step-by-step explanations, it’s perfect for reinforcing classroom learning.
Words for Life – National Literacy Trust
Visit: https://wordsforlife.org.uk
This website offers age-specific activities to support children’s reading, writing and communication skills. Parents can find fun ideas for building vocabulary, improving writing, and fostering a lifelong love of reading.
Family Maths Toolkit – National Numeracy
Visit: https://www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/family-maths-toolkit
This site helps parents feel confident supporting maths learning at home. It offers:
- Fun games and activities
- Ideas for building maths confidence
- Simple ways to bring maths into everyday life
NSPCC – Support for Parents
Visit: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/support-for-parents
The NSPCC provides practical advice on:
- Positive parenting techniques
- Online safety
- Managing difficult behaviour
- Supporting emotional wellbeing
BookTrust – Tips and Advice
Visit: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/tips-and-advice
BookTrust offers lots of fun ideas to help children enjoy reading, including:
- Book recommendations for all ages
- Tips for reading at home
- Fun literacy games and activities
Place2Be – Parenting Smart
Visit: https://parentingsmart.place2be.org.uk
This is a brilliant resource for supporting children’s emotional health at home. It covers:
- Managing friendships
- Handling worries and anxiety
- Encouraging positive behaviour
- Building resilience and confidence
Gov.uk – Home Learning Resources
Visit: https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2021/01/12/resources-for-parents-and-teachers
The Department for Education provides a useful hub of links to free online resources across all subjects, helping parents support their children’s learning in line with the National Curriculum.
We hope you find these websites helpful in supporting your child’s learning at home. If you would like further advice or specific resources linked to what your child is learning in class, please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s teacher.
