Homework Policy

‘A definition of homework:" Any work or activities which pupils are asked to do outside lesson time, either on their own or with parents or carers.”

The purpose of homework is to support and extend our children's learning. We aim to develop an equal partnership between school and parents where we can work in partnership for the good of each child.

Through this policy we aim to:

 1     Ensure consistency and approach throughout the school

 2     Ensure progression towards independence and individuality

 3     Ensure that the needs of the individual pupil are taken into account, including   those with special educational needs

 4     Ensure that parents/guardians have a clear understanding about expectations from themselves and the pupil

 5     Improve the quality of learning experience offered to pupils

 6     Provide opportunities for parents/carers and school to work in partnership

We ask parents to:

 1     Provide a suitable peaceful environment to allow work set to be completed

 2     Make it clear to pupils that they value homework, and support the school in  explaining how it can help their learning

 3     Oversee / check work that has been set with the child and sign their Home/   School Homework Diary (KS2)

We ask teachers to:

 1    Plan and co-ordinate homework so that the demands are balanced and

        manageable

 2     Provide clear instructions

 3     Mark/date stamp/initial competed homework.

 4     Provide feedback to parents/carers via written reports and Parents Evening

We ask children to:

 1     Complete any homework set

 2     Make sure that homework is handed in to the class teacher on time in a clean condition

N.B. If homework is not completed a letter will be sent to inform parents.

 Recommended time allocation for daily homework:

                        Reading             Other Subjects

Reception       10 minutes           10 minutes      (When appropriate)

Years 1&2       10-20 minutes       10 minutes

Years 3&4        20 minutes           20 minutes

Years 5&6        30 minutes           30 minutes

Content:

In Key Stage 1 the main focus will be daily reading, but will also include learning spellings, practicing correct punctuation and number games and tasks. Homework will focus mainly on Literacy and Numeracy.

In Key Stage 2 Science will be added to the above programme as the children move up the school. The children will also be asked to practice research skills in all curriculum areas. This may involve the use of  I.C.T. if available at home, or research at the local Library. In an effort to continually encourage the children to reach their full potential the staff may provide additional homework if deemed necessary.

Kingsthorpe Library now provides an opportunity for children to complete homework. There are facilities for the children to develop their research skills there too.