Bow C.P. School

Homework Policy

Purpose

·        Promote an effective partnership between school and parents.

·        Consolidate and reinforce skills and understanding, particularly in Literacy and Numeracy.

·        Acknowledge resources for learning of all kinds at home.

·        Extending the learning that begins in school.

·        Encourage pupils as they get older to develop confidence and self-discipline needed to study on their own and prepare for secondary school.

Guidelines for Parents

We would like homework to be both informal and fun, for example: -

·        Sharing books, magazines, and newspapers, visiting the library.

·        Playing cards, dominoes, board games, and memory games.

·        Sharing interests and hobbies.

Through working and playing with your child, interest and enthusiasms can be shared.

Suggested Times for Homework

Years 1 & 2 up to 1 hour/week          (reading, spellings, other literacy work and number work).

Years 3 & 4 up to 1.5 hours/week          (literacy and numeracy as for years 1 and 2 with occasional assignments in other subjects).

Years 5 & 6 up to 30 minutes/day          (regular weekly schedule with continued emphasis on literacy and numeracy but also ranging widely over the curriculum).