Our Approach to Home Learning

At Nash Mills, we believe that learning should be purposeful and balanced. Current research, including guidance from the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF), tells us that the most effective way for primary-aged children to make progress is through regular practice of core skills—particularly reading and maths. For this reason, we keep homework expectations simple and focused.

Our priority is that every child reads daily and spends time practising maths skills using Numbots or Times Tables Rock Stars. Alongside this, we share Knowledge Organisers each half-term, giving families an overview of upcoming learning and ways to support themselves at home, including with spelling.

We know that family time, play, and rest are just as important as academic success. That’s why we avoid placing significant demands on pupils and parents. For those who wish to do more, optional resources such as Home Learning Menus (Years 1–4) are available on the class pages of this webpage and Thinking Skills tasks (Years 5–6) are sent home termly. These are entirely voluntary and designed to enrich learning for those who enjoy extra challenges.

Our approach ensures that homework supports learning without overwhelming families—because at Nash Mills, we value balance, wellbeing, and the joy of learning.

Outdoor Learning at Home

We also believe that it is of huge importance that our children are supported to explore the outdoors, both when they are at home and at school.  The National Trust has produced a list of 'Things to do before you are 11 3/4', which gives some great ideas of things that you could do.  Click here for more information or see the download below!