Welcome to Pentland Parent and Carer Centre. Here you can find lots of information and resources to support your child with a range of topics, including Home Learning, Digital Safety, Emotional Development and Managing Additional Support Needs at Home.
We have populated this page with many of the resources we commonly recommend to parents and carers when they are looking for advice on how to further support their child.
We hope you find this helpful in supporting your child. http://www.parentclub.scot is another excellent website with resources and advice for parents.
Home Learning
Please find below a table of helpful resources to support your child’s learning at home. Research suggests that Home Learning for primary-aged children is most effective when focused on the core skills of Literacy and Numeracy, so we have happily signposted some key resources below.
| Literacy Resources | |
| BBC Bitesize – a range of Literacy and English games and activities, and other subjects. | https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/primary#scotland |
| Education Scotland Parent Zone | https://education.gov.scot/parentzone/learning-at-home/ |
| Literacy Rich – this is the main phonics resource at Pentland. Please find attached some accompanying resources to support your child’s progress. | P1-3 Literacy Rich Programme Block-1-Initial-Sounds-Flashcards Block-2-Consonant-and-Vowel-Diagraphs-Flashcards Block-3-Initial-and-Final-Consonant-Blends-Flashcards P1-3 Literacy Rich Tricky Words Block-1-Tricky-Word-Flashcards Block-1-Tricky-Words Block-2-Tricky-Word-Flashcards Block-2-Tricky-Words Block-3-Tricky-Word-Flashcards Block-3-Tricky-Words Block-4-Tricky-Word-Flashcards Block-4-Tricky-Words Block-5-Tricky-Word-Flashcards Block-5-Tricky-Words Block-6-Tricky-Word-Flashcards Block-6-Tricky-Words Block-7-Tricky-Word-Flashcards Block-7-Tricky-Words Block-8-Tricky-Word-Flashcards Block-8-Tricky-Words |
| Common Spelling Words – these words are some of the most commonly used words in writing. When learners master these words, the majority of their spelling is correct. | First Level Common Spelling Words Set 1 First Level Common Spelling Words Set 2 Second Level Common Spelling Words Set 1 Second Level Common Spelling Words Set 2 |
| Highland Literacy Reading at Home Advice | Parent Information Leaflets |
| Numeracy Resources | |
| Top Marks – a range of Maths-related games for all stages | https://www.topmarks.co.uk/ |
| SumDog – an app we use in school for practising Maths skills. Please request your child’s login from their Class Teacher (many of our older children have memorised their logins) | http://www.sumdog.co.uk or download SumDog from the app store |
| Quizlet – a flashcard resource that has many key numeracy skills flashcards | Download Quizlet from the app store or go http://www.quizlet.com, create a free account and search for the relevant flash card set. E.g. Two Times Table Number Bonds to 10 |
Digital Safety
Digital Safety is an essential part of our Empowered Learning strategy, which provides an iPad for each P6 and P7, and shared access to an iPad for children in P1-5.
We teach about the vital knowledge and skills around keeping yourself safe online.
Please find an informative page on the Parent Club website around online behaviour.
https://www.parentclub.scot/topics/online-behaviour-safety
In addition, we expect each of our children to be aware of the Responsible Use Agreement. In some cases we will send this home to be viewed by parents and carers too. Please click below to view the City of Edinburgh Council Empowered Learning Responsible Use Agreement.
Emotional Development and Behaviour
Many parents and carers enquire with us for support with their child’s emotional regulation. We signpost parents towards the Zones of Regulation resource, which is useful to talk to young people about their emotions, and make them aware of strategies they can use to be regulated and calm.
Triple P is a course designed to support parents and carers to effectively manage their child’s behaviour. Please see the link below for more details.
https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/support-families/parenting-courses-help-ages-6-10-years
Wellbeing and Mental Health
Below are useful links and advice relating to young people’s wellbeing. If you have concerns relating to your child’s wellbeing and mental health, please make us aware of your concerns, or contact your doctor.
https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/wellbeing
Below is a link to CAMHS Top Tips for Parents and Carers who are concerned about their child’s mental health.
https://www.barnardos.org.uk/get-support/services/edinburgh-positive-wellbeing-service
Managing Additional Support Needs at Home
Many children have an Additional Support Need. In schools this is supported through a range of universal or targeted supports. If you are looking for additional support managing your child’s Additional Support Need at home, some of the resources below might be helpful for you to explore.
https://www.scottishautism.org – Autism
https://dyslexiascotland.org.uk/ – Dyslexia
https://www.scottishadhdcoalition.org/ – Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
https://fasdscotland.com/ – Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
https://speechandlanguage.org.uk/help-for-families/ – Developmental Language Disorder, or other related speech and language concerns
Please remember to seek out support if you think your child requires more support with an Additional Support Need. This can often be through the NHS, with your GP being a first point of contact, or by contacting school for advice and support.
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