Homework

Homework Policy Document

Bournes Green Junior School recognises the important role that homework can play in the education of children. It develops a more effective partnership between school and parents, so pupils can practise and develop skills they have learnt in the classroom. It gives parents greater understanding of their child's work and greater participation in their learning.

Pupils are expected to work extremely hard during the school day and it is not appropriate to overload their free time, which is, in itself, valuable. Time in which to develop and play as "children" is often not given the full weight it deserves and it is therefore not the policy of the school to set onerous amounts of work. We see all extra-curricular activities as being 'homework', important to the holistic development of children, (including sports clubs, Cubs, Brownies, Church groups etc.)

The Homework Policy sets a sensible amount of work to be completed at home, to reflect and support those principles. As children progress through the school, from Year 3 to Year 6, the frequency and amount of homework will naturally increase. It should, however, also be noted that these are general guidelines, and there may be variations at different times of the year, as teachers match the homework to the needs of their class, and of individuals.

Children will be expected to:

• Read daily (to a parent or individually) and a record of this reading to be made by the parent in the child's Reading Record Book.
• Learn their mathematical tables and number-bonds for assessment during regular tests in class.
• Learn spellings for regular tests.
• Practice a musical instrument if applicable.
• Complete work set from time to time by the class teacher, to support a specific area of the curriculum.

The daily recommended reading, which the Government recommends for all primary children, can be done as part of the homework.

If the child is unable to complete the homework on time, or you feel your child is having difficulty with specific work, please write a note to their teacher explaining this.