Homework
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
Year Group | Subject | How Often | Minimum/Maximum |
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Year 5 | Reading | Daily | 10 - 20 Minutes |
Learning Tables/Spelling | Weekly | 10 - 20 Minutes | |
English | Weekly | 20 - 40 Minutes | |
Maths | Weekly | 20 - 30 Minutes | |
Science | Weekly | 20 - 30 Minutes | |
Year 6 | Reading | Daily | 10 - 20 Minutes |
Learning Tables/Spelling | Weekly | 10 - 20 Minutes | |
English | Weekly | 20 - 30 Minutes | |
Maths | Weekly | 20 - 30 Minutes | |
Science | Weekly | 20 -30 Minutes |
Timetable for Key Stage 3
Year Group | Subject | How Often | Minimum/Maximum |
---|---|---|---|
Year 7 | Reading | Daily | 20 - 30 Minutes |
Learning Tables/Spelling/Corrections | Weekly | 20 - 30 Minutes | |
English | Weekly | 30 - 45 Minutes | |
Maths | Weekly | 30 - 40 Minutes | |
Science | Weekly | 30 - 40 Minutes | |
Year 8 | Reading | Daily | 20 - 30 Minutes |
Learning Tables/Spelling/Corrections | Weekly | 20 - 30 Minutes | |
English | Weekly | 45 - 60 Minutes | |
Maths | Weekly | 30 - 45 Minutes | |
Science | Weekly | 30 - 40 Minutes |