Making the most out of
Wildern
Supporting your children as they start their
Wildern journey to ensure they get the best
results when they leave us in 2019!
Aims of this session
•To explore the challenges
that Year 7 students face
when they join Wildern.
•To find out about key
ways that you can support
your child as well as some
‘survival tips’ from
students and staff.
So first things first …
• Every child will be
different and have
different needs as they
start life at Wildern.
• We feel it’s important to
personalise their
experience.
• It begins today!
On your post
it notes….
What are your key
questions /
concerns with
regard to
supporting your
child’s studies at
Wildern?
The most likely issue!
• Before we look at the post
it notes - one of the most
common questions is about
homework.
• How can you support your
child as they embark on
their homestudies?
Homestudy
• Homestudies set in year 7 and 8 - help develop key
skills – independent enquirers , creative thinkers
and reflective learners
• There is usually one big task – but this can be done
over several weeks to allow students to work at their
own pace (some like to work for an extended time
on one piece / some in small chunks)
• Students should NOT be spending more than 1 ½
hours a night on homework!
• If you are concerned – contact the class teacher via
the planner or by phone.
Phased introduction
Homestudy tasks are phased
in throughout the year to ensure
that pupils do not feel overwhelmed.
Core subjects and MFL vocab are
the first homestudies to be set.
Homestudy information can be
found on the WIN
Your son or
daughter will
have login
details
Navigating your way around …
Some
helpful
hints!
The Subject Areas
• Each subject area should contain the
homestudy tasks, resources to support
learning and mark schemes to show how work
will be marked.
A quick recap…
• You can enrol on courses by clicking on the “all
courses” button on left hand side then clicking
on subject.
• Download tasks and SAVE them as this will
allow you to type on and print out the task
sheet.
• Look at mark schemes before starting tasks and
self assess before handing in.
• All depts should give a clear indicator of how
long is to be spent on a task.
• Where tasks are differentiated – guide your
child to the appropriate links.
And now to your post-its!
Answers
from the staff
and the
students!
Some key strategies to support study at home
• Always check the planner for work – encourage your child to show
you each evening ( get them to log you on to the WIN to check.)
• Agree early on a time and place for work to be done so routines are
established.
• Devise a wall calendar / planner to record when homework is due and
when it will be attempted.
Some further guidance
• Discuss with your child the expectations in terms of
length and presentation and deadlines
• Break down tasks into smaller chunks with
deadlines.
• Challenge by asking questions which require your
child to - justify/ explain, predict outcomes and
compare and evaluate information
• Encourage reflection on work and self evaluation –
look at the WIN for mark schemes and peer/ self
marking guides
• Encourage independence
Some final hints and tips
• Always contact the school if you are
concerned about homework or
behaviour
• If you feel your child is struggling with
the work or has spent too long on it –
write a note in the planner for their
teacher
• Encourage your child to actively seek
out help and advice from teachers
and other pupils.
• Establish homework routines early to
ensure success later.
How to get on to
the school website
• Within the next couple of weeks you will
receive your parental login information.
• This will allow you to access your child’s
grades / WAD / attendance / eref scores.
• Students have access to the WIN which you
can work with them on.
How to get on to the school website
From your home computer –
Working with your child, use your child’s log in and
password
• www.wildern.hants.sch.uk
•
Make sure you check the Headteacher’s
blog for updates.