The aim of this policy is to ensure a whole school consistent approach to homework and to make homework manageable for all concerned. As the primary educators of their children, parents are encouraged to support and reinforce the shared expectations of school.
Reading is a vital skill in all areas of primary education and lies at the heart of our curriculum. Children, who experience regular reading at home, benefit from improved confidence, self-esteem and increased general knowledge. Your support with reading at home is truly appreciated and greatly valued. Please allow time for your child to enjoy reading to you and discussing their understanding of the text. The government recommends daily reading with your child stating that ‘parents who engage their children in books prepare them to become committed and enthusiastic readers.’ Children, who struggle to read, struggle to access the rest of the curriculum.
Learning is a shared responsibility between children, parents and staff. In primary school the purpose of homework changes as children get older.
Nursery
- Daily story book to share at home.
Reception
- Daily reading/phonics at home.
Key Stage 1
- Daily reading at home.
- Spellings to learn at home. Going out on Friday to be tested the following Friday.
- Year 1 have 10 spellings.
- Year 2 have 12 spellings.
- Year 2 also will receive resources from school to practise their Times Tables.
Key Stage 2
- Daily reading at home.
- Spellings to learn at home. Going out on Friday to be tested the following Friday. The spellings will follow a particular rule and it is important the children understand the rule for each week’s spelling test.
- Year 3 and Y4 have 15 spellings.
- Year 5 have 18 spellings.
- Year 6 have 20 spellings
Daily revision of:
English Knowledge Book and Maths Knowledge book.
The children will add to their knowledge books on a daily basis. This will include English and Maths terminology and vocabulary which will be used in school in the lessons to help the children develop their understanding and apply their knowledge.
Please ensure your child spends time revising the contents of their knowledge books on a daily basis as part of their ongoing homework; this will benefit them greatly in the classroom and boost their confidence and self-esteem.
Children will also receive seasonal holiday projects to do as homework tasks.
