How much time should my child spend on Atom each week?

It’s helpful to think of entrance exam preparation as a marathon, not a sprint.

We recommend learning on Atom 4–5 days a week. As a guide, the number of minutes children can concentrate at a time works out at 2–3 times their age: 

• Year 3 = 14-24 minutes a day
• Year 4 = 16-27 minutes a day
• Year 5 = 18-30 minutes a day
• Year 6 = 30 minutes a day

In our experience, this 'little and often' approach is the most effective way to build steady progress while keeping motivation high over time.

Your child’s weekly islands target is there to guide this balance. It helps make sure they’re spending the right amount of time across all subject areas, so nothing gets missed and their learning stays on track.