Family Learning
Family learning has been developed through a new collaboration between One Degree Academy and the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families by the former heads of a family education centre in Westminster, consultant psychotherapists Neil Dawson and Brenda McHugh. Neil and Brenda are also co-founders of the Family School, an outstanding school in Islington.
We know it’s vital to work in partnership with parents to support our children, and that when school and parents work together we can accelerate children’s learning and development so that they can flourish.
Family Learning enables our pupils to:
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Develop their ‘executive function’ to progress academically
Improve their attention and focus in class
Develop their psychological and emotional well-being;
Grow their resilience
Family learning takes place every Thursday morning from 9-11: parents meet over coffee and pastries in a supportive and friendly environment. We learn top tips about how our children’s brains are developing and how we can support them at home to improve their attention, focus and resilience. Each week we cover a different theme or aspect of executive function and work with our children practicing our new learning. We also get to observe our children in class with their teachers and receive direct feedback on how they are doing. Therapeutic techniques are also embedded in all aspects of the teaching and learning programme.
During family learning parents:
Learn from experts on different aspects of brain development
Observe children in class and lessons
Work with their children to practise a key technique to improve executive function
Support each other with top tips and ideas about parenting
Receive feedback from teachers on children’s progress
Take part in practical workshops on relevant topics like reading, finances, routines, mood-meter, phonics, using rewards
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