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 Definition of Homework or Home Study In this policy ‘homework’ refers to any work, research or other activities related to learning which pupils are asked to do outside lesson time. Purpose Commitment to the school’s homework policy is an important part of the home school agreement designed to improve pupil motivation, progress and attainment. Ofsted Advice from the Government is that ‘homework is important at all stages in a child’s education and can extend the challenge open to the pupil ensuring teaching time is used to maximum effect’. Aims The aims of homework are to: - ensure learning in the classroom is consolidated or reinforced. - extend learning, for example through additional reading, enquiry or research tasks. - encourage pupils to develop the study skills, confidence and self motivation needed to learn effectively on their own. These skills are essential for life long learning. - enable pupils to manage particular demands effectively such as preparation for tests and SATs. - encourage a partnership in learning between pupil, parent and teacher. Notes Reading Homework - Each night has a reading time given. This is in response to the new Government initiative to help improve children’s standard of literacy. - The official guidelines state that in years 6 & 7 children should be reading on their own, or to their parents, for 20 minutes a night. This figure rises to between 20 to 30 minutes in years 8 & 9. - A record of the literature read should be made in the ‘other activities’ section in the Pupil Planners. Subject Homework - Each of the core subjects of English, Mathematics & Science sets three homeworks (or its equivalent) per week in all Years. - Humanities sets two homeworks (or its equivalent) per week in all Years. - French sets two homeworks per week in Yrs 7, 8 & 9 & one homework per week in Yr 6. - Art and/or Design Technology sets one homework per week in all year groups. - Music homework is not given on a weekly basis throughout all four years but it is related to certain projects as they occur. - Learning Support homework is given only if appropriate for the individual pupil. Recording Homework Details · - Class tutors should ask pupils to write in the subjects for homework for the week according to the homework timetable. - Class tutors should explain to pupils that where possible they should complete homework tasks according to the homework timetable. Delaying tasks until the night before they are due in will lead to an irregular quantity of homework each night. - Subject teachers must endeavour to ensure that pupils write down homework instructions in the correct place and that the date for completion is entered. - Planners should be checked at regular intervals by parents, class tutors and subject teachers to ensure good working habits are being developed by the pupil. Expectations of the Homework Policy This homework policy is part of the wider partnership between pupil, parent and school and to be effective it is essential all concerned are clear about what is expected of them. The school is expected to: · - provide a homework programme and make it available to pupils and parents. - ensure homework activities are appropriate and manageable in the homework time allocated for the pupils age and ability. - ensure the homework task and date for completion are clearly written down. - provide pupil planners or homework diary which tutors monitor and sign weekly. - ensure homework is marked or assessed and feedback given as appropriate. - provide a homework grade on the school report. - provide a homework club for pupils experience difficulties in managing homework organisation. - have high expectations of pupils in completing homework and apply procedures for non completion of homework consistently. The pupil is expected to: - ensure all homework is completed on time, brought to class and completed to the best of the pupils ability. - write the homework task and the date for the completion in the pupil planners or homework diary. Pupils should ensure they understand the task before leaving the lesson. The parent is requested to: · - support the homework policy by encouraging and supporting pupils in their homework and signing the pupil planners once a week. - provide an area where homework can be completed by the pupil in a satisfactory manner. - notify the school if there is a reason why homework could not be completed. - support the schools procedures for non or unsatisfactory completion of homework. The Governors are expected to: · - ensure the Homework Policy is part of the Home School Contract and reviewed and monitored regularly. |
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