At Ysgol Bryn Gwalia, we regularly offer parenting groups that focus on activities and learning opportunities requested by parents. We are always open to suggestions, and from our recent groups, we gathered valuable insights into what families would like next. One request was for an internet safety course, and another was for cooking sessions—both of which we have successfully arranged.

To help support your child at home, here are some resources and activities:

Sleep Support
If your child struggles with bedtime, this helpful video may provide some guidance: [Sleep Tips Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyfVlsES7Uw).

Online Learning Resources
We have sourced a variety of online learning tools to support your child across all areas of our rich curriculum:

Jolly Phonics - Learn the sounds and how we teach phonics: [Jolly Learning](https://www.jollylearning.co.uk/resource-bank/learn-the-letter-sounds/)
  
Literacy and Maths Games: Engage with fun games: [ICT Games](https://ictgames.com/)

CBeebies Storytime: Enjoy bedtime stories: [CBeebies Bedtime Stories](https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/shows/bedtime-stories)

Book Trust: Explore books to enhance your child's love of reading: [Book Trust](https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/have-some-fun/)

Phonics Play: Access phonics resources: [Phonics Play](https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/resources)

Oxford Reading Owl: Free eBook library with a range of texts: [Oxford Owl](https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/find-a-book/library-page/)

Duolingo: Support your child’s language skills: [Duolingo](https://www.duolingo.com/)

The National Academy:   Resources for all areas of learning: [National Academy](https://classroom.thenational.academy/subjects-by-key-stage)

BBC Bitesize: Activities and video clips supporting learning across the curriculum: [BBC Bitesize](http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize)

Maths Games: Support mathematical development: [BBC Bitesize Maths](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zjxhfg8)

Times Tables Practice: Fun ways to practice: [Education Quizzes](https://www.educationquizzes.com/ks2/times-tables/)

Transum Maths Activities: Explore a variety of maths activities: [Transum](https://www.transum.org/)

- **Scratch:** Develop coding skills: [Scratch](https://scratch.mit.edu/)

- **Health and Wellbeing:** Engage with active learning: [BBC Super Movers](https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/supermovers)

- **Daily Mile Support:** Ideas to support physical activity at home: [The Daily Mile](https://thedailymile.co.uk/at-home/)

- **STEM Activities:** Explore space-themed activities: [Train Like an Astronaut](https://trainlikeanastronaut.org/)

Family Support
**FamilyPoint Cymru** connects families in Wales with essential services for information and advice: [FamilyPoint Cymru](https://familypoint.cymru/).

Seesaw
At Ysgol Bryn Gwalia, we use Seesaw to connect parents with their children’s learning. This platform allows you to see your child’s work and access messages and information from their class teacher.

By utilising these resources and staying engaged with your child's learning, you can play an essential role in their educational journey and well-being. If you have any further suggestions or requests, please don’t hesitate to reach out!