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English For Parents

Learn Together, Share Ideas, And Support Your Child’s Learning In The UK School System.

Scheme Of Work

Course overview outlining topics and learning goals.

Session Plans

Step-by-step guides for each lesson with aims, activities, and resources.

Conversation Cards

Everyday English made simple – Practical conversation cards to build confidence in speaking at home, school, and work.

Topic 1: Understanding The UK Education System

An introduction to how primary schools work in the UK, including key stages, school types, and communication with schools.

Topic 2: Supporting Reading And Phonics At Home

Learn simple ways to help your child with reading, phonics, and understanding letter sounds.

Topic 3: Supporting Writing And Spelling At Home

Discover fun and effective ways to support your child’s writing, handwriting, and spelling at home.

Topic 4: Maths And Homework Help

Find out how to support your child with basic maths through everyday activities and engaging games.

Topic 5: Parent-School Communication & Support

Gain confidence in attending parent-teacher meetings and using school apps or reports to support your child’s learning.

Topic 6: Online Safety, Bullying & Child Well-Being

Understand how to keep your child safe online and support their emotional health and confidence.

Topic 7: Learning At Home & Fun Engagement Strategies

Explore easy routines, free resources, and playful learning strategies to make study time enjoyable at home.

English For Parents

Learn Together, Share Ideas, And Support Your Child’s Learning In The UK School System.

Parents supporting their child's learning at home

English for parents: learn and support your child

Explore these free English for parents resources to build English confidence and support your child’s learning in the UK school system. Topics cover reading, phonics, writing, maths, school communication, online safety and learning at home.

Choose a topic and practise together

Start with a useful topic above and try one activity at home. Use conversation cards to share ideas and practise questions for school. Teachers can use the scheme of work and session plans to organise lessons.