Inspiring Young Minds Every Day
Homework doesn't have to mean tears at the kitchen table. This guide offers evidence-informed, age-appropriate strategies to help your child build genuine study habits at home — and strengthen the vital partnership between school and family learning.
At Marton Primary School, we believe that learning to understand one's own emotions — and those of others — is as fundamental as reading or arithmetic. Our Social-Emotional Learning practitioners share how we weave emotional intelligence into the fabric of daily school life, and offer practical guidance for families wishing to continue that journey at home.
At Marton Primary School, play is far more than a break between lessons — it is a cornerstone of how children develop the emotional strength, social intelligence, and creative thinking they need to thrive. Backed by decades of developmental research, our approach to play-based learning is deliberately woven into everyday school life. Here, we explore the evidence, the practice, and how families can bring these principles into the home.
Understanding how your child learns to read at each stage of primary school can make an enormous difference to their progress and confidence. This guide walks parents through the key phonics phases, reading milestones, and home strategies that complement what we teach here at Marton Primary School. From sounding out first letters in Reception to tackling chapter books in Year 6, there is always something meaningful you can do to support your young reader.
The jobs our children will hold in twenty years may not yet exist, but the skills they will need are already being nurtured in classrooms right here at Marton Primary School. From digital literacy to creative problem-solving, we are embedding future-ready competencies into everyday learning. Discover how our staff, curriculum, and community are working together to prepare every pupil for a rapidly evolving world.