Throughout the year we run short workshops for parents and carers on the things we are most often asked about — how we teach reading and phonics, how we teach maths, what the national tests involve, and how to support your child at home without it becoming a battle.

The workshops are deliberately short and practical. You will leave knowing what your child is being taught, the methods and vocabulary we use in school, and a few simple things you can do at home that make a genuine difference.

Workshop dates are advertised in the newsletter and on the school calendar, and we always try to offer sessions at a time that suits working families. If a date does not work for you, please tell the school office — if enough people say the same thing, we will move it.

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Can’t make it in person?

We know that not every family can get to school in the middle of a working day. We are recording our workshops so that you can watch them at a time that suits you, as many times as you like.

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​Is there something you would like a workshop on?

If there is a topic you would find useful — online safety, supporting a child with additional needs, managing behaviour at home, or understanding your child’s reading level — please let us know. We plan our workshop programme around what parents actually ask for.

Please contact the school office at admin@ashdon.essex.sch.uk or telephone 01799 584219.