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Homework

Why is homework important?

• It reinforces skills learned at school.

• It keeps you informed as to what your child is doing at school and will give you an indication of their success.

• It encourages school work to be discussed at home.

• It encourages independent learning by your child.

What will the homework involve?

• Homework will be sent home on a weekly basis for most weeks of the school year.

• The homework sheet will remind the children of deadlines.

• The back of the sheet will outline the Numeracy, Literacy and one further activity for the week as well as the spellings to be learned.

• Work will be discussed in class and will often be part of a future lesson, so it is very important that homework is completed.

• We will provide any paper that is needed.

• There will often be rewards for good homework.

• There is a space for you to comment if you wish to.

How can you help?

• To encourage your child to complete their homework on time.

• Can you find a quiet place and time at home for your child to work uninterrupted?

• Resist the temptation to do their homework for them!

• Talk about what your child is doing and give them time to explain to you the methods they are using... you'll find some have changed!

• Praise your child if they have really tried to produce an independent piece of work.

• Please let us know if your child is having any difficulties with out homework programme: we want them to succeed.

How long should it take?

The school follows the Government's guidance on the amount of time children should be spending on homework each week:

Years 1 & 2 - 1 hour per week

Years 3 & 4 - 1½ hours per week

Years 5 & 6 - 30 minutes per day

plus 15 - 20 minutes reading per day

The majority of homework set throughout school will focus on numeracy and literacy work - spellings, daily reading, learning tables / number bonds etc.

The older children will be set occasional research assignments and science homework.

Our Mission Statement

• We will provide a homework programme which is both relevant and rewarding to your child.

• The homework we set will be achievable by all the children.

• We will provide homework which is useful to your child's learning.