Homework Expectations

Homework expectations

Regular homework plays a crucial role in the educational development of our pupils. It reinforces classroom learning by providing pupils with the opportunity to practice and consolidate what they have learned during school hours. This repetition is essential for the retention of knowledge and the mastery of fundamental concepts. Homework also encourages students to take responsibility for their own learning, fostering important skills such as time management and self-discipline from a young age. These skills not only benefit them academically but also serve as valuable life skills that will carry them through their entire education and beyond.

With all that in mind we would like to communicate our expectations of homework to all parents and carers.

Reception

·        Pupils should read their school reading book to an adult three times a week

·        Pupils should be read to, from a book from home or the library at least three times a week, ideally every day. Please ask if you need to borrow books from school for this.

Years 1 and 2:

·        Reading to an adult – minimum of three times a week

·        Weekly spellings (year 2 only)

·        Additional subject based homework when appropriate

Years 3 and 4

·        SumDog activities three times a week

·        Read to an adult five times a week

·        Read independently at least twice a week

·        Weekly spellings and/or handwriting practice

·        Additional subject based homework when appropriate

Years 5 and 6

·   Read independently a minimum of five times a week for a minimum of 15 mins each time.. Reading record to be completed every session together with additional reading activities in year 6.

·        Weekly spelling

·        Additional maths-based homework weekly/when appropriate

·        SATS revision (later in the year)