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Homework
Each student in Reception and Year 1 has a Reading Diary which could be used as a
method of communication between parents and staff. Each student in Year 2 to Year
6 has a Homework Diary which could also be used as a means of communication.
All homework will be marked within 2 days of being handed in and returned with
constructive comments and guidance as necessary.
Homework generally provides the opportunity to reinforce or practice work already
thoroughly covered in class.
Homework content is previously explained in class.
Homework is differentiated according to the abilities of the children in any one class.
Children should have all the resources they need to do their homework.
Reading for homework can fulfill a variety of purposes such as revision or
preparation for a topic. It can also be set as purely pleasurable activity to engender a
love of literature or any other areas of interests.
Homework will provide valuable extra time for children to complete unfinished
tasks from classroom activities.
Time limits set by the teacher should be adhered to.
In Year 4 to Year 6, Homework may be set for the weekend.
Approximate time requirements for Homework
Year 1 to Year 2 3 x per week 15 to 20 minutes
Year 3 and Year 4 4 x per week 30 to 40 minutes
Year 5 and Year 6 5 x per week 50 to 60 minutes
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