Useful websites for times tables 

• Times tablesPractice all your times tables here through games and worksheets

• Hit the ButtonA firm favourite practicing any times tables

• Multiplication and Division ActivitiesBuild up your knowledge gradually through these multiplication and division games.

• ArcademicsRegular 'grand prix' multiplication challenges plus many other excellent games to choose from

What is phonics?

Get a definition of phonics and understand the key aspects of learning to read using phonics. Learn more about key terms such as 'phonemes', 'blending' and '...

Phonics: How to pronounce pure sounds

Learn how to pronounce all 44 phonics sounds, or phonemes, used in the English language with these helpful examples from Suzy Ditchburn and her daughter.Find...

Phonics: How to blend sounds to read words

Suzy Ditchburn explains how letter sounds can be blended to read words, and gives tips on how to practise phonics with your child.Find more phonics help on O...

What is comprehension?

Get a definition of reading comprehension, exploring how children build their understanding of a text using a combination of background knowledge, vocabulary...

• Tiny Little PeopleTips for parents with younger children

• HeadroomParenting tool kit