Homework Policy

Why homework is important

  • To introduce, consolidate and extend work done in class.
  • To build home/school relationships, informing and involving parents in learning.
  • To encourage children to develop a work ethic.
  • To develop independent learning and study skills.
  •  To prepare children for the transition and expectations of future schools and/or further study.

What do we do?

Homework linked to GCSE coursework.

Expectation would be between 1 and 2 hours of work daily in addition to lessons taken in school.

   Daily  Weekly  Additional
Class 1 Reading – at least 5 minutes
  • Spellings
  • Reading – individual reading book changed daily, library book changed weekly + weekend NF book.
  • 1 sheet – phonics or other to reinforce literacy work done during the week.
  • 1 maths sheet to reinforce work done
 At times if appropriate.
Class 2 Reading – at least 10 minutes
  • Spellings
  • Guided reading work
  • Literacy task – may be cross-curricular
  • Maths once or twice a week
 Topic work as appropriate.
Class 3 Reading –at least 10 minutes [may be linked to other curriculum areas]
  • Spellings as appropriate
  • Written tasks twice weekly – may be cross-curricular
  • Maths facts
  • Maths written task
  • Science
 Independent study

Preparation for activities as appropriate.
Class 4 Homework linked to GCSE coursework.

Expectation would be between 1 and 2 hours of work daily in addition to lessons taken in school.

 

How do we do it?

  • Homework is linked to work in school
  • Homework is only given if it is relevant and supports learning.
  • Homework is responded to either verbally or through marking
  • Individual projects are marked
  • Written tasks [eg literacy and numeracy] are linked to work currently being done or individual/group targets.
  • Homework tasks will be matched to the different abilities of children and teachers will be sensitive to the support needed for some children to be successful.
  • Children are encouraged to ask for help with their homework if needed.
  • Children are told when homework is due back in, sometimes this is several days but, especially in Class 3, homework may be due in the day after it was given.
  • Homework expectations are communicated to parents periodically via the newsletters and the policy is shared with parents via the school website.
  • Parents are encouraged to inform school if their child is struggling to complete homework without significant support.