Homework is set in the Primary school to reinforce class learning, provide the boys an opportunity to practice and develop skills, and to encourage the boys to get into good learning habits at home.
We recognise that many of the boys have busy lives with clubs and activities outside of school, so homework is approached with flexibility and understanding. Any concerns should be discussed with the class teacher.
No formal homework is given in Pre-Reception but it is hoped that parents will contribute to their son’s learning by sharing and contributing to the online Learning Journey.
A variety of tasks will be set which will include, initially, reading and learning of Key Words before more formal reading activities. Practise in letter and number formation, the learning of spellings and basic research will all be part of homework for our youngest pupils.
Staff and parents will make reading comments and homework notes in Homework Diary. This also becomes a communication tool between school and home.
At this stage we expect children to spend approximately 1 hour a week, although this may well be in addition to reading and enjoying books with parents/carers.
The expectation of older pupils is that they will undertake their tasks more independently. Literacy and Numeracy homework are routinely set and we expect the pupils to consolidate and reinforce the learning done in school through practice at home.
Daily use of a Homework Diary is essential for recording reading, homework, and also for easy communication between school and home.
At this stage we expect children in Years 3 and 4 to spend approximately 20 minutes a night on homework (not including reading). Those in Years 5 and 6 should spend approximately 30 minutes a night on homework (not including reading)
Year 6 pupils are set homework from their secondary teachers as well as from their Class Teacher. A termly homework timetable is given to parents. Pupils will continue to use a “Primary-style” Homework Diary in Year 6, supplemented by Class Charts.
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