Family Learning – Understanding English & Maths

Father helping his daughter with maths homework

Course Aims:

Information on how to gain confidence to support your children’s learning of all things Maths & English for KS1 & KS2.

Mother helping her daughter with maths homework

Course includes:

  • Understanding Maths KS1
  • Understanding Maths KS2
  • Understanding English KS1
  • Understanding English KS2
  • ESOL/EAL
Dad helping his son with maths homework

Key information:

  • Understanding Maths KS1
    This course is designed to give you confidence to support your KS1 child with their Maths work. Maths has changed so much over time and we need to ensure our methods are the same as the childrens. This course will give you information on language used in Maths, the current methods and how to make Maths for KS1 fun and engaging at home
  • Understanding Maths KS2
    This course is designed to give you confidence to support your KS2 child with their Maths work. Maths has changed so much over time and we need to ensure our methods are the same as the childrens. This course will give you information on language used in Maths, the current methods and how to make Maths for KS2 fun and engaging at home
  • Understanding English KS1
    This course is going to give you the confidence to support your child with their English learning. It will give you the current information on what your child will learn in KS1, explain any jargon used and give you practical tips on making English fun.
  • Understanding English KS2
    This course is going to give you the confidence to support your child with their English learning. It will give you the current information on what your child will learn in KS2, explain any jargon used and give you practical tips on making English fun.
  • ESOL/EAL
    These courses are for families of English as an Additional Language. We will explore communication, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Teacher showing schoolchildren how to use a tablet

What to do next

If there are specific topics or ideas that you would like to see us deliver then please do email Melissa Williamson (melissa.williamson@essex.gov.uk) or Zoe Mallett (zoe.mallett@essex.gov.uk). We have a wealth of expertise and knowledge in our team of trained professionals, and welcome opportunities to develop workshops that are based on need.