We believe that homework should support learning and help children to understand the concepts being covered in class.  

Homework is set for all pupils. Parents are expected to read with their children every day and ensure that other homework is completed and handed in on time.  As part of our behaviour for learning strategy, we firmly believe that this is a pupil's responsibility, not a teacher's or a parent's.  

Homework should never be too onerous nor should it ever create stress within the pupil’s family. 

If parents/carers have any concerns they should not hesitate to contact the school.  In Key Stages 1 and 2, topic homework is set at the start of each half term and due dates are given and weekly homework is set to ensure that pupils have an appropriate amount of time to complete the tasks set

The following are government recommendations as appropriate time allocations for homework activities:

Years 1 and 2 – 1-2 hours per week
Years 3 and 4 – 2-4 hours per week
Years 5 and 6 – 30 minutes per day

In Key Stage One and Key Stage Two, children will be set specific work based on class learning, extensions to class learning or consolidation of learning.  Homework will always be explained and appropriate instruction will be given.  All children will also be given homework using the "My Maths" online system.   They will also be expected to complete daily reading activities and to learn spellings/rules of grammar and/or mathematical facts

The expectation is that reading/spelling and mathematical learning should be independent, fun and suited to the individual’s learning style.

Homework activities will change to meet the needs of pupils involved and activities that might be occurring in school or in class.  All homework tasks and activities well have a clear purpose and assist pupils in the process of their academic development.

Listed below, for each phase of education, are a number of example tasks that may be given to support the mathematical, grammatical, spelling or English development task:

Examples of Homework Tasks

Foundation Stage

o    Reading books with adult support
o    Counting up and down
o    Reciting nursery and counting rhymes
o    Identification of shapes
o    Refinement of mathematical concepts through games and other activities
o    Letter and rhyme of the week
o    Fastening and unfastening buttons and zips and tying shoelaces
o    Finding out about things by asking questions

Key Stage 1 (Year 1 and 2)

o    Daily reading
o    Homework project that reinforces literacy skills (as well as skills and understanding in other curriculum areas)
o    Spellings
o    Learning grammatical rules
o    Numeracy activities – learning mental mathematical facts, possibly using games to support understanding
o    Real life problems, for example working out change at the shops.

Lower Key Stage 2 (Year 3 and 4)

o    Daily reading
o    Homework project that reinforces literacy skills (as well as skills and understanding in other curriculum areas)
o    Spellings
o    Learning grammatical rules
o    Numeracy activities – learning mental mathematical facts, possibly using games to support understanding

Lower Key Stage 2 (year 4 and 5)

o    Reading aloud to an adult on a regular basis
o    Homework project that reinforces literacy skills (as well as skills and understanding in other curriculum areas)
o    Spellings
o    Learning grammatical rules
o    “Talk homework” that involves discussing the focus for a future piece of writing
o    Handwriting practice
o    Reading comprehension activities
o    Planning pieces of writing

Children that receive extra tuition and support or booster classes may be asked to complete extra homework related to the support that they are given.  If you require any further information, please speak to the teacher concerned.