Free resources for families: Learning, wellbeing and careers

Looking for practical ways to support learning at home? These free, evidence-informed resources can help families build confidence in key learning areas, support student wellbeing, and explore future career pathways.

Build maths confidence at home

Help develop positive attitudes towards mathematics through everyday activities, games and conversations.

Learn and play together – Fun activities and games that make maths part of everyday life.

What to expect at school – Understand how mathematics is taught and what children learn at different stages.

Numeracy at home – Tips and practical strategies for building numeracy skills outside the classroom.

Support reading and literacy development

Strengthen literacy foundations and encourage a love of reading.

Phonics: A Guide for Families – An introduction to phonics and how it supports reading development.

Resources to support reading at home – Practical ideas to encourage reading and develop literacy skills.

The power of reading aloud – Learn how reading aloud can support language development, comprehension and a love of reading.

Explore Digital Technologies safely

Build digital skills and confidence while helping children navigate the online world safely.

Learn together – Family-friendly activities that introduce digital technologies concepts.

Cybersafety at home – Advice and resources to support safe and responsible use of technology.

Spark interest in STEM 

Encourage curiosity, problem solving and confidence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

At home activities – Hands-on activities that make STEM engaging and accessible.

Encourage a growth mindset – Encourage students to embrace challenges and build confidence in STEM.

Build confidence, resilience and wellbeing 

Access resources that support positive wellbeing, emotional regulation and successful school transitions.

Supporting autistic students in school transitions – Guidance for carers navigating key transition points.

Understand how digital technology is impacting children and young people

Interoception and self-regulation – Resources to help children recognise and manage their emotions and behaviours. 

Support Career exploration

Resources to confidently support young people in exploring strengths, interests and future pathways.

Help your child choose school subjects – Advice for families supporting subject selection decisions.

Activities to help children understand careers – Practical activities that introduce career exploration from an early age.