Supporting Your Child’s Learning at Home: Simple Strategies That Make a Difference

Introduction

At Oak Tutoring, we know that learning doesn’t stop when lessons end. Whether your child is preparing for KS2 SATs or the 11+, your support at home can make a big difference to their progress — without needing to be a teacher yourself.

Here are some simple, stress-free ways to help your child feel confident and supported with their learning between lessons.

1. Create a Calm, Consistent Space

A quiet, tidy space — even just the kitchen table — helps children focus. Keep pencils, paper and their Oak Tutoring PDF handy so they’re ready to go.

2. Encourage Little and Often

Short, regular bursts of learning are far more effective than long cramming sessions. 10–15 minutes reviewing a topic from their last lesson can really boost memory.

3. Use the Homework Sent Home

Each week, any unfinished work is saved and sent home. Supporting your child to finish this at their own pace helps reinforce what they’ve learned — and builds independence.

4. Talk About Feelings, Not Just Scores

We start every session with a 3-minute wellbeing check — and you can do the same at home. Ask: “What felt tricky today?” or “What made you feel proud?” These questions build resilience and self-awareness.

5. Make Learning Fun

Use games like Blooket or Kahoot to turn revision into something enjoyable. Don’t be afraid to get creative — spelling quizzes on whiteboards or maths bingo work wonders!

6. Celebrate Small Wins

Whether they improved handwriting or remembered to use punctuation, every step forward deserves recognition. A sticker, high five or “well done” goes a long way.

Conclusion

Learning at home doesn’t need to be stressful or structured. With a few small changes, you can help your child feel more confident, calm, and ready to succeed. At Oak Tutoring, we’re here to support you every step of the way — both during and beyond the lesson.