Homework

We have made the decision to focus only on reading, spelling and times tables. No other homework will be formally given to do at home.

Rationale for Change

Based on research and our own understanding homework does not significantly impact pupil outcomes in Primary school. The workload associated with homework does not justify its minimal benefits. Consequently, we have decided to discontinue the setting of traditional homework assignments.

Addressing Parental Concerns

We understand that homework can be a contentious issue among parents. Some feel overwhelmed by the quantity of homework, while others believe more should be provided. Our new policy aims to alleviate these concerns by eliminating the pressures associated with homework.

Focus on Essential Skills

Instead of traditional homework, we encourage parents to focus every day for 30 minutes on the core skills that truly matter for their child's development:

• Reading: Encourage daily reading habits. This helps improve literacy, comprehension, and fosters a love for learning.
• Spellings: Regular practice of spellings to enhance vocabulary and writing skills.
• Tables: Consistent practice of times tables to build a strong foundation in mathematics.

Teachers will need to provide pupils with log-in details for on-line platforms which support these core skills including: Collins e-books, Times Table Rockstars and NumBots.

Please ensure you are monitoring and rewarding children who are regularly reading and completing spellings and tables at home. For those not doing this regularly consider how you can find time in the school day that they can do some additional reading, spellings or table practice. This is to help them keep up and not as a punishment.

Supporting Additional Learning at Home

For parents who wish to engage in additional learning activities at home, Please ensure that you have provided these links on your class pages.

• https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize
• https://www.thenational.academy/pupils/years
• https://www.activityvillage.co.uk/
• https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/
• https://www.topmarks.co.uk/
• https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/
• https://nrich.maths.org/primary
• https://www.mathsontoast.org.uk/

These resources offer supplementary activities that can enhance your child's learning experience in a fun and interactive way.

Remote Learning Information

Please see the remote learning policy for information regarding learning from home in the event of school closure.  Any remote learning set will be available to access on each year group's class page.

Remote Learning - Thursday 9th November

Please go to your child's year group class page to access the remote learning activities that have been set.