Why teachers recommend TheSchoolRun
What's the best way to help parents support their child's learning at home?
If you'd like to offer the parents in your school clear, accessible information about primary school tests and the primary curriculum, we hope you'll consider recommending TheSchoolRun.
Bursting with expert information and advice and thousands of teacher-created printable and interactive resources, TheSchoolRun is trusted by over 270,000 parents a month to support their child's learning at home.
- We have thousands of information articles covering all aspects of primary education, packed with ideas on how to support learning at home.
- Our numeracy glossary, literacy glossary, science glossary and computing glossary offer plain-English definitions of maths, grammar, science and ICT terminology and all the information is free to access.
- TheSchoolRun's Homework Gnome has been designed to support children's history, geography, science and religious studies project work and is also free to use.
- We also have SATs past papers, and a selection of free English, maths and science worksheets to download.
And with a FREE 14-day trial, parents can access all of our resources, including:
- 1000s of worksheets and activities – all divided by year group and subject
- English, maths and science programmes for each year of primary school, covering all the core areas of learning taught in the National Curriculum
- Interactive maths tutorials – our teacher explains the method, shows examples and then gives children a chance to practise what they’ve learned
- 70+ topic-focused workbooks – filled with information and advice from experts and teachers, and covering key areas of learning like grammar, phonics, times tables, spelling and more...
- Preparation material and revision programmes for SATs, Phonics Screening Check, 11+, Year 4 Multiplication Check and more
Watch our videos to find out more about how TheSchoolRun could support your pupils' learning at home and find out more about what's included in a trial subscription.
New daily programme launching
To support parents whilst schools are closed, we've launched a daily email programme. Targeted at the child's school year, and intended to supplement work sent home by the teacher, each email includes a range of activities and ideas such as:
- Daily English, maths or science worksheets to download and print
- An interactive maths tutorial
- A topic-themed learning pack or workbook to explore
- Learning-based activities and games to do at home
Teachers love TheSchoolRun
Thousands of teachers use TheSchoolRun every day, for supplementary activities to support learning in the classroom, homework suggestions and recommendations for parents. Here's what they say:
'I am a teacher and I have subscribed because I find your activities very straightforward and give helpful explanations for my class to use. I have also forwarded your details to all of my parents in my class as they are keen to help their children. I will continue recommending your site to my parents as I have explained to them this site is a lot better than a tutor and also a lot cheaper!' – Jackie, Rowley Regis
Your website has given me so much more to add to my own experiences. Thank you so much. I am honest enough to say that your materials refresh and strengthen my teaching style and your ideas are just awesome.' – Annie, Leicestershire
'I am assistant head teacher at a primary school in Derby and am impressed with the site and what it has to offer, as are colleagues at my school.' – David, Derby
'I use TheSchoolRun as a parent in the capacity of supporting my daughter. I am a qualified primary teacher and find the resources good value for money, appealing to different learning styles and set well for ability and enjoyment. I find the site full of useful tips and advice that I use as a mum and in my role as a teacher. The resources are easy to find and regular emails keep me informed.' – Liz
'Clear, concise and very helpful explanations on a range of subjects and topics, which have been a life saver on numerous occasions over the last year as a 'new-to-primary' teacher.' – Survey respondent
'The quality of worksheets and variety of maths, English and science work is priceless to teachers who teach with passion and care, especially with the SEND children. I could not teach to everyone’s strengths if I didn’t have you.' – June, Lancashire
'I'm not a huge fan of extra homework, but I love the way your work materials don't overwhelm, but are nonetheless targeted at what can help. You really do seem to be a company which is aware of parental fears and their worries for their children, without making these into a drama that overwhelms the child. You seem really supportive of children, which is a difficult thing in a result-driven, over-anxious atmosphere.' – Christine, retired teacher
What to do next
We hope you'll explore the site further, find resources that would supplement classroom learning, and consider recommending TheSchoolRun to parents in your school.
Can't find something you are looking for? Just contact our customer service team and we'll be happy to point you in the right direction.
And if you'd like to trial TheSchoolRun for free to see if it's right for you, just email us and we'll set you up.