Supporting Your Child at Home
At LHS, we believe that learning doesn’t stop at the school gates. Parents and carers play a vital role in supporting their child’s education, wellbeing, and personal development. Here are some simple ways you can help your child thrive at home.
1. Encourage Good Routines
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Ensure your child gets enough sleep, regular meals, and exercise.
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Support them in being punctual and prepared for school each day.
2. Create a Positive Study Environment
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Provide a quiet, well-lit space for homework and revision.
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Encourage regular short breaks to help with concentration.
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Limit distractions such as mobile phones and social media during study time.
3. Take an Interest in Their Learning
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Ask about what they are studying in lessons.
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Look at homework tasks together and encourage independence.
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Use online platforms to stay involved. Check your child's Google Classrooms for homework and their GCSEPod account - what have they been asked to do/learn/revise?
4. Support Reading and Literacy
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Encourage regular reading for pleasure, not just for schoolwork.
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Talk about books, articles, or news stories together.
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Support spelling, grammar, and vocabulary through everyday conversation and writing.
5. Talk About School and Wellbeing
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Show interest in your child’s school life – their friends, activities, and achievements.
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Encourage open conversations about feelings, worries, or challenges.
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Remind them it’s normal to seek help if they are struggling.
6. Encourage Independence and Responsibility
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Help them manage their time and deadlines, rather than doing it for them.
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Encourage them to pack their own school bag and organise their resources.
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Praise effort, resilience, and progress – not just results.
7. Stay Connected With School
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Check MCAS (My Child At School) for updates
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Read school newsletters and emails.
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Contact staff if you have concerns – we are here to help.