We know some families want more flexibility, so we’ve introduced an option to adjust the subjects on your child’s weekly plan and their targets, while still benefiting from Atom’s expert recommendations and guidance.
How do I change my child's subjects and targets?
You can change the subjects on your child’s weekly plan and their weekly island targets in each subject on your Settings page.
To change the subjects your child has access to:
- Click on the profile icon on the top right-hand side.
- Select ‘My settings’.
- Scroll down to your child’s exam prep plan settings (Exam Prep and Exam Prep Plus) or learning plan settings (English, Maths and Science).
- Customise the subjects in your child’s weekly plan using the blue toggle to enable or disable each subject.
- Select ‘Save changes’.
To change the targets your child is set every week:
- Go to the profile icon on the top right-hand side
- Select ‘My settings’.
- Use the scale in the manage targets section to increase or decrease your child’s weekly targets.
Using the target scale, you can:
- Increase your child’s weekly island targets by up to four islands.
- Decrease your child’s weekly island targets by two islands.
- Choose a default weekly island target set by Atom.
Any changes you make to your child’s exam prep plan or learning plan settings will change:
- The weekly island targets your child is set every week on the Learn page.
- The subjects included in your child’s weekly plan.
- The subjects in which you can set extra practices for your child.
- The subjects you can track your child’s progress in on your Track page.
- The lessons you have access to in your Lesson Library.
Why can’t I change the subjects in my child’s weekly plan?
You won’t be able to change the subjects included in your child’s weekly plan if your child's Atom Home account is linked with their Atom School account.
If your child has an Atom School account, they need to be able to access all of the subjects on Atom so that their teachers can set short tasks and homework.
What happens if I don’t change my child’s weekly island targets?
If you don’t adjust your child’s weekly island targets, Atom will continue setting them. Our recommended weekly island targets are designed to help your child cover the curriculum in good time and ensure they spend the right amount of time working through their weekly plan each week.
Your child’s targets are calculated by:
- How much progress they’ve made in their weekly plan
- The proximity to your child’s exam
- Their performance level in each subject
- Your child’s speed as they work through the questions.
If you’d like to learn more about your child’s weekly island targets, read our guide.
Your child’s weekly plan is based on the most effective path to success in the 11+ and for Key Stage 2 learning, so adjusting their targets is entirely optional. If you need some guidance about changing your child’s weekly plan and targets to support their exam prep and learning, email us at support@atomlearning.co.uk.