Why do we give our pupils homework?

• Homework can make an important contribution to pupils’ progress.
• Homework encourages pupils to develop the skills and attitudes necessary for lifelong learning.
• To extend / consolidate / reinforce the skills, knowledge and understanding developed in the classroom.
• Encourage pupils to develop long term strategies for independent work and study.
• Help pupils to develop skills in organisation and meeting deadlines.
• To provide opportunities for parents and carers to work together to enjoy learning.
• To prepare pupils for High School.

What types of homework should I expect my child to get?

• Reading on a daily basis (with parents or carers for insecure readers).
• Learning and practising spellings and mathematical skills and tables which could be through the use of ICT programs (Mathletics, My Maths, Spellodrome, Reading Eggs, IntoScience).
• Completion of tasks.
• Reviewing, redrafting and completing a piece of work.
• Preparation for classwork / presentation.
• Research topics, projects and investigation.
• In all other subjects not stated below, homework will be given as required or as a project before/after a subject specific Enrichment Day.

Timetable for Key Stage 2

Timetable for Key Stage 3