We believe homework is a useful extension of work done in school and that a gradual progression in the amount and frequency of homework set from Reception through to Year 6 helps to prepare children for what will be required of them in secondary school. However, we do not want to overload children or dominate the free time which they could otherwise use to relax and explore their own interests.

A variety of homework is used, depending on age and ability. Starting in Reception, children are encouraged to take their reading books home every day. Older children are expected to read regularly, learn spelling and practise multiplication facts. Other homework tasks might include story and poetry writing, maths investigations and topics to research. We hope parents will show an interest in their child's homework and provide encouragement. Any 'voluntary' additional homework would be beneficial. Homework should not become an onerous task but an extension of your child's education which, in turn, should be valued by parents and children alike.

Homework Timetable

Year 1 Handwriting once a week until Christmas. Spelling to replace this in January
Year 2 Spelling Thursday: Spring/Summer. One piece of Literacy/Maths/Topic work on Friday.
Year 3 Spelling Monday (for the next Monday). One other piece, eg Maths/Topic set Thursday for Tuesday
Year 4 Spelling Monday (for the next Monday). One other piece of homework for one week eg Maths/ICT/Topic. Progressing to two other pieces after Easter.
Year 5 Spelling Friday (for the next Friday). Maths/Literacy/Topic work Tuesday (for return Friday) Maths/Literacy/Topic work Thursday (for return Tuesday). Reading.
Year 6 One piece every day - Maths/Literacy/Topic/Spelling. Reading

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