Homework
Every week:
Every week in each class teachers will be sending home: maths (number facts or times tables), reading (please read out loud and discuss) and spelling. This homework is not optional and repeated incidences of non-completion will result in an invitation to lunchtime homework club where we can support children to complete their homework.
Half termly - optional creative task linked to Topic:
In addition to the weekly homework, there will be a creative more open task each half term related to the topic which the children would love to do with you if you have time. This will be issued at the beginning of a new topic and will run the length of the topic (half termly). This homework is optional. We very much hope that you and your child can work together on it but we understand that people have busy lives so if you want to stick to the basics we understand. Please remember to hand it in before the topic finishes.
Weekly Expectations:
Below is a table outlining expectations for amount of homework set in any year group.
|
Year group |
Reading |
Spelling |
Maths |
|
Foundation |
5-10 minutes per day |
|
|
|
Year 1 |
10 minutes per day Please record in the homework diary when this is done |
5 spellings a week building up to 7 in the summer term |
10 minutes per week |
|
Year 2 |
10 minutes per day Please record in the homework diary when this is done |
7 spellings a week building up to 10 in the summer term |
10 minutes per week |
|
Year 3 |
15 minutes per day Please record in the homework diary when this is done |
10 spellings a week
|
15 minutes per week |
|
Year 4 |
15 minutes per day Please record in the homework diary when this is done |
10 spellings a week
|
15 minutes per week |
|
Year 5 |
20 minutes per day Please record in the homework diary when this is done |
10 spellings a week
|
20 minutes per week |
|
Year 6 |
20 minutes per day Please record in the homework diary when this is done |
10-15 spellings a week
|
20 minutes per week |
On occasions teachers may offer extra non-compulsory homework to help children who would like to do more at home. If you have any queries about any of the above then please speak to your child’s teacher. We are always happy to help.
If children wish to complete their homework in school, need access to the internet, or need help, there are lunchtime homework clubs that are open to all.
Please click here for Strategies for Learning Spelling.
The strategies can be used to help with learning spelling in any year group.
The specific spelling lists for each year group are below; please click on the year group you require.