At Meldreth Primary School, we strongly believe in the principle of parents as partners in learning. Research consistently shows that parental engagement is one of the most significant long-term influences on a child’s academic success and positive behaviour.

We are committed to building strong partnerships with families and fostering meaningful links with our wider community. There are many ways you can get involved in your child’s learning and support their continued success at school.

Our Key Principles

• Homework with Purpose
  Educational research indicates that traditional homework has limited impact in primary school unless it provides meaningful opportunities to practise and rehearse key skills.

• A Balanced Approach
  We recognise the growing pressures on children today and the importance of preserving time for play, creativity, and rest. Childhood should be joyful, and learning should be engaging.

• Creativity and Future Skills
  Leading educators advocate for a more creative curriculum that helps children build the skills needed for the future — especially when many of the jobs today’s children will do haven’t even been invented yet!

• The Power of Practice
  Deep understanding comes through repetition and consolidation. That’s why we encourage regular practice of core skills like reading, spelling, and times tables at home — short daily bursts make a big difference.

Our Parent Partnership Expectations

We ask all parents to support their child’s learning at home by:

• Familiarising yourself with the year group learning expectations shared on your child’s class webpage.

• Supporting daily reading – listening to your child read and/or discussing what they’ve read.

• Helping your child practise spellings that match their age-related expectations.

• Encouraging regular practice of multiplication tables to build fluency and confidence in maths.

• Using online platforms such as Mathseeds, Mathletics, and Purple Mash to reinforce learning.

• Taking part in enrichment activities that promote creativity and a love of learning across the curriculum.

Together, we can create a rich and supportive learning environment that sets every child up for success — both in school and beyond.