Support | Ysgol Parc y Bont

We strongly believe that consistency is needed in our pupils’ learning. We also think it is important that you as parents are able to support your pupils at home if necessary. This page shows a number of programmes and websites that we use at school that you could use at home.

Google Classroom is an online classroom for our pupils. Our pupils are divided into their classes and work is shared and completed on this platform. We believe that Google Classroom is an excellent tool to allow you as parents to see what your pupils have been studying/working on within the classroom, see their progress over time as well as give them any support if needed. Google Classroom allows our pupils to continue their learning from home.

LITERACY

Darllen Co

Darllen Co is a Welsh language digital reading book platform for schools and families in Wales. We use this website to develop reading across the school. Each pupil has received login details, teachers will distribute books from time to time, but you can also read any book with your children or they can read them independently. The books have been divided into ages of learning years from Early Stage+ to Stage 6. Reading at home is vital but can be challenging at times, especially if you don't speak Welsh. We are here to help you. With our Parent Portal you will have access to many more resources to give you the confidence and support you deserve to support your child.

Darllen Co Website

Tric a Chlic

Tric a Chlic is a website and app focused on phonics, a method of teaching reading and spelling. This can help you support your child with the first steps to reading. Knowing how best to do this can be difficult especially considering that teaching methods may have changed quite a bit since you were in school!

Maybe you're completely new to a synthetic phonics program like Tric a Chlic! Don't worry. Here you can find ideas, guidance and resources to support you and your child at home.

Reading opens doors to a new world and new opportunities. We will succeed together!

Tric a Chlic Website

Welsh Reading

Welsh Reading for Parents is specifically designed to help non-Welsh speaking parents/carers engage with their children's reading work at home.

Designed by parents during lockdown and developed with teachers, its sole aim is to support and help parents and carers struggling to read the books and materials sent home with their children during the Foundation Phase at school.

Welsh Reading Website

Pori Drwy Stori

Pori Drwy Stori is an exciting bilingual programme, for children in Nursery and Reception classes in Wales, with the aim of developing their literacy, numeracy and speaking and listening skills to support Foundation Learning.

The programme provides resources for use in the classroom and at home, by encouraging parents to continue in their vital role as partners in their children's schooling. The Pori Drwy Stori programme is funded by the Welsh Government.

Pori Drwy Stori Website

Oxford Owl

With a library of activities and resources for every stage of the learning journey, curated by the team at Oxford University Press, we're here with inspiration to help your little ones learn, grow and thrive at home, in the classroom and beyond.

Oxford Owl Website

Reading Eggs

Reading Eggs makes learning to read interesting and engaging for kids, with great online reading games and activities.

Children love the games, songs, golden eggs and other prizes which, along with feeling proud of their reading, motivate children to continue to explore and learn.

Reading Eggs Website

NUMERACY

Times Tables Rock Stars

Times Tables Rock Stars is a math program that takes all the anxiety out of learning tables and has a proven track record of boosting children's fluency and recall when multiplying and dividing.

The program is suitable for all learners aged 6 and over, the question-based games automatically adapt to each child's unique learning needs, helping them recall their times tables at an unprecedented speed. Accessible on any device, through the app or browser, kids can play anytime, anywhere.

Time Tables Rock Stars Website

My Maths

MyMaths is an interactive whole school resource for use in the classroom and at home that is easy to use alongside any other math resources to reinforce learning.

My Maths Website

Top Marks

Topmarks gives children the opportunity to learn online, through safe, fun and engaging games and activities.

Top Marks Website

NRICH Maths

NRICH is an innovative collaboration between the Faculties of Mathematics and Education at the University of Cambridge focusing on problem solving and on creating opportunities for students to learn mathematics through exploration and discussion.

NRICH Maths Website

Oxford Owl - Maths

Supporting your child to develop their math skills doesn’t have to mean complex fractions or specialist knowledge!

The application of numeracy skills to real life situations is very important.

Oxford Owl - Maths Website

Mathsframe

Mathsframe was created as a tool to create games that teachers and parents can use to explore numbers and patterns with their pupils/children. The games have been designed around the curriculum, are simple to understand and can also be differentiated for the needs of each pupil.

Mathsframe Website