Home Learning 

Reading 

At Grange, we are passionate about fostering a love of reading in every child. To support this, we follow the process below:  

  • School Library Visits: All children visit the school library each week to choose a book for pleasure, using the IPICK process to help them select the right book. Children can change these on a weekly basis or they may keep a book for long dependent on its length.  

  • Home Reading: We encourage children to read at home at least four times a week and record this in their reading record. 

  • Phonics Books: Some children in KS2 take home a phonics book matched to their current Little Wandle level. These are changed weekly. 

  • Soaring Readers Programme: To celebrate commitment to reading, children earn certificates and rewards when they reach 50, 100, 150, 200, and 250 reads. 

Thank you for supporting your child’s reading journey—together, we can help them soar! 

Spelling

In KS2, children move beyond memorising individual words and begin learning spelling patterns and rules. This approach helps them develop a deeper understanding of how words are constructed. 

To support this, all children have access to Spelling Shed, an engaging online platform that makes spelling practice fun and effective. Spelling Shed is part of EdShed, which provides a range of educational games for spelling practice. You can find out more and explore the platform at: EdShed Web Game - Spelling Shed and MathShed 

Maths

To help children master their times tables, KS2 pupils have access to Times Tables Rockstars, a fun and interactive online platform that turns learning into a game! Regular practice with Times Tables Rockstars helps build speed and confidence with multiplication facts, which are essential for success in maths. We advise children to play for three minutes, four or five times a week to build up their mathematical skills. You can explore the platform here: Home - Times Tables Rock Stars 

We encourage children to log in at home and keep practising—every little bit makes a big difference! 

Preparation for Secondary School 

To help our Year 6 pupils get ready for the transition to secondary school, we introduce a more formal homework routine from the October half term. Each child receives a CGP book for Reading, Writing, and Maths, and homework is set weekly on a rotating basis—one subject at a time. 

This approach helps children develop independence and good homework habits, ensuring they feel confident and prepared for the next stage of their learning journey.