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Home Learning - Introduction
This section has been developed to support families who are currently at home for a sustained period (due to self-isolation, social distancing etc).
NO amount of distance learning content can replace the quality of learning your children would be receiving in school. What we have tried to do below is provide parents/carers with a ‘resource bank’ of learning activities that are purposeful and relevant to our children and practical and reasonable for you to supervise them with.
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Online Subscriptions
The school has access to:
- ‘Times Tables Rockstars’ - Y2-Y6 (Maths Resource)
- 'Charanga' (Music Resource) - Update: Charanga now has a dedicated Music at Home section for your use.
Click on the images below to visit these sites.
Your child will have their own log-in for these resources. If you’re not sure what they are then please either ring the school office or use the Contact Us form available at the bottom of this page under Useful Links and we can remind you.
30-45 minutes per day, on each of these platforms will be a good, bare minimum, base of work to start from.
External Links and 'Project' Work
LPDS
Lancashire Professional Development Service has launched the Learning Excellence YouTube channel.
Weekly videos will be uploaded filled with tips, games and activities to assist parents and carers with home learning.
Click on the image below to view the first episode.
Oak National Academy
Oak National Academy is an online classroom specifically set up to support home learning at this time.
Teachers will guide you to specific resources through their class pages but you are able to view and use any of the resources they have available.
Click on the image below to view this resource.
BBC Bitesize
BBC Bitesize has always been a class favourite with its fun games and engaging videos.
It is now offering an extended service, which includes daily lessons presented by teachers and some familiar TV personalities.
Click on the image below to view this resource.
Robin Hood Multi-Academy Trust
Robin Hood Multi-Academy Trust, in Birmingham, have made available a full set of Reception to Y6 ‘Weekly Learning Projects’.
There are 7 weeks’ worth of ideas that parents can access and make use of.
Click on the image below to view this resource.
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Below we have collected together information for a variety of subject specific resources.
Please use this as a reference during this period of Home Learning. We will update the information regularly .
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Home Learning Advice
Advice for Children aged 2-4 years Learning at Home
Click on the image below to view this resource.
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Online Safety Advice
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English - Writing
Ten minute writing challenges set by different authors each day.
Click on the image below to view this resource.
Writing prompts to inspire you! Sign up to receive additional weekly home learning activities.
Click on the image below to view this resource.
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English - Reading
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Spoken Language - Audio Books
A wide variety of audio books for adults to share with their children.
Click on the image below to view this resource.
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Maths
Summer Term daily maths activities to do at home.
Click on the image below to view this resource.
There are a selection of Daily Challenges available on the Children's Maths page too!
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Science
KS1 - play Galaxy Pugs, watch videos and do activities that are linked to your year group’s science topic.
This can be found on the curriculum map or on the knowledge organisers.
Click on the image below to view this resource.
KS2 - play Earth Squad, watch videos and do activities that are linked to your year group’s science topic.
This can be found on the curriculum map or on the knowledge organisers.
Click on the image below to view this resource.
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RE - Reflection
The Church of England have created the resource below to inspire hope, reassurance and comfort in a challenging time.
Use the guided reflections on subjects such as isolation and loneliness.
RE - Prayer
Daily prayers and worship activities available at Engage Worship.
Click on the image below to view this resource.
RE -HeartSmart
HeartSmart aims to instil hope and love in children.
Click on the image below for further information.
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Computing
Why not join the ... 
... and enjoy their weekly challenges!
Click on the image above to view this resource.
While you are accessing the internet you need to use your online safety skills!
Don't forget you can use your Safer Schools App (you can also follow them on Twitter @OurSaferSchools) to get all the up-to-date information about your favourite sites.
Online Safety Home Activity Packs created for home learning are currently available from ...
Click on the image above to view this resource.
This might be a great time to learn how to touch type and we recommend Dance Mat Typing.
Click on the image below to view this resource.
Knowsley CLC are producing 15 Minute Technology Activities, which use some of our favourite programs!
Although aimed at different age groups, they are fun activities that anyone can enjoy and can be used to support your Home Learning.
EYFS and KS1 could use Pic Collage to make collages of more of their favourite things - not just their favourite book! Or link to other areas of the curriculum such as their findings from a mini beast hunt; magnetic items or a shape hunt?
Click on the links below for further details and see what you can do in 15 minutes!
Knowsley CLC - 15 Minute Technology Activities
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History
Western Approaches HQ have prepared a series of 'Isolation History Lessons' to be streamed live each week from a WWII bunker. These lessons are aimed at primary aged children but will interesting for all of the family.
Additional worksheets and prompts for further research are available online - Y6 will find this very useful for their 'United We Stand!' theme!
Lesson one: Wartime Liverpool
Lesson Two: Rations and Cooking in Wartime.
Click on the image below to view this resource.
Did you know May is Local History Month?
The Historical Association is a great place to start exploring your local history.
Click on the image below to view this resource.
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History, Language & Science - University of Manchester
Online courses for a variety of subjects to work through. Complete quizzes and games to earn certificates.
Click on the image below to view this resource.
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Geography
We have gathered together some of our favourite Apps - Take a Look!
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Art & Design
If you enjoy being creative at home, try this challenge!
Click on the image below to find some ideas for creative home learning.
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Design Technology
Click on the image below for home learning ideas.
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Modern Foreign Language
Ttake a look at the Oak National Academy lesson 'Introduce Yourself to Spanish'.
In it you'll learn about the Spanish alphabet and numbers. Then ask someone's name and answer that question about yourself. Finally, you'll be able to ask someone how old they are and be able to tell them your age.
Click on the image to view this lesson.
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Music
Take a look at the BBC Bitesize music lesson that shows you how to warm up your singing voice with some fun activities.
You could then get your parent or carer to record you singing your favourite song and email it to school!
Click on the image below to view this lesson.
There are also some great free activities currently available from Out of the Ark Music.
Click on the image below to view this resource.
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PE
Les Mills 'Born to Move' has been made available to all the children at Bishop Martin.
Click on the image below for further information.
Login details for the 'Subscriber Content' will be emailed to parents.
We have collected together lots of information about how to maintain your fitness at home - see below.
WLSP also have videos available on YouTube demonstrating different skills.
Click on the image below to view this resource.
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PSHE
Our dedicated Personal, Social and Heath Education program, Jigsaw, has a 'Stuck at Home' section specifically aimed at supporting parents and carers with their Home Learning.
Click on the image below for further information.
As a HeartSmart school all of our children know about Boris the Robot and he has lots of activities to do at home available online.
Click on the image below for further information.
As we are all facing this challenging time together, it is important to make sure we look after ourselves and one another.
Miss McKnight has found a great resource filled with lots of ideas to support our wellbeing. Take a look and see which strategies will work for you and your family.
Click on the image below for further information.
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For a fun family activity why not try out one of these Scavenger Hunts ...
(Can you spot the spelling error and can you tell us why it is spelt that way?)
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Don't forget we have other subject specific information available on our Curriculum Pages.
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