Homework
A key partnership is the one that we have with the parents and carers of our pupils. We take every opportunity to encourage parents and carers to be involved in their children’s education in as many different ways as possible. Support with homework is one very important way of doing this.
Homework is given regularly in each class. We would ask that parents support this aspect of their child’s education by being actively involved and sharing this interest with their child. Tasks may include reading, phonics, spelling, simple research, maths and a variety of other activities depending on the child’s age, ability and interest. The amount of homework increases gradually as the children move through the school.
Parents should note that their encouragement and help at home does much to improve children’s work and motivation. If there are any difficulties with homework we encourage parents to contact the school and we will be happy to meet with parents to discuss.
For further advice and support with homework the following websites may be of use:
A key partnership is the one that we have with the parents and carers of our pupils. We take every opportunity to encourage parents and carers to be involved in their children’s education in as many different ways as possible. Support with homework is one very important way of doing this.
Homework is given regularly in each class. We would ask that parents support this aspect of their child’s education by being actively involved and sharing this interest with their child. Tasks may include reading, phonics, spelling, simple research, maths and a variety of other activities depending on the child’s age, ability and interest. The amount of homework increases gradually as the children move through the school.
Parents should note that their encouragement and help at home does much to improve children’s work and motivation. If there are any difficulties with homework we encourage parents to contact the school and we will be happy to meet with parents to discuss.
For further advice and support with homework the following websites may be of use:
- BBC schools online (www.bbc.co.uk/schools) - offers homework help for all ages, with exam revision help in their Bitesize section as well as live webcasts from authors and even learning games
- Homework Elephant (www.homeworkelephant.co.uk) - all your homework resources in one place. Includes a Subject Help area for if you know what you are looking, post a question in Agony Elephant with experts in Maths, Physics, English, Music, Biology and Geography, History and General questions and Hints and Tips section where you can learn how best to study and how to deal with homework worries.
At Gordon Primary we are currently revising our school homework policy in order to make homework more purposeful, fun and pupil led.
