Home-School relations

Homework

The purpose of homework is to reinforce learning in school and to encourage pupils to demonstrate their understanding, thus becoming independent learners. Each child has a Homework Log which is issued at the start of the year. Class teachers provide children with two learning intentions per week, which are linked to recent areas of study (in Year 3, pupils are given one only for the first part of the year). Children are then expected to complete two pages; one page per objective. If more space is required, pupils can be resourceful and, for example, use flaps or stick in booklets. Teachers share ideas for this with their classes.  

Homework is set on a Wednesday and handed in on a Monday. It is expected that parents will support their children with homework tasks, ensure it is completed to a good standard and handed in on time. To help parents in this, teachers will provide suggestions and examples where necessary.

It is hoped that pupils will work in their Homework Logs most days and they should bring them in every day. If there are any difficulties, pupils are then able to ask their teacher or attend Homework club if they so wish. This enables them to use the school's resources, Library and ICT Suite.

The time spent on homework will increase as pupils progress through the school. All pupils are expected to read every day, 15 minutes with parents or carers in Years 3 and 4, and 20 minutes for pleasure and information in Years 5 and 6. Learning spellings and tables also takes place each week. In Year 6, pupils will be sent additional homework in core subjects.

Communication

Home/School Contact books are given to children each term. Messages can be written in these by both parents and teachers. Homework and results of tests will also be recorded in the books, along with a record of merits and house points gained.

Home/School Contact books aim to promote positive communication between parents and staff. If parents have any problems, please address these by speaking to the teacher or writing a letter.

During the year the school keeps parents informed through newsletters and open evenings. Interviews, letters and telephone calls can be expected concerning individual pupils when the need arises. Parents may contact the school to arrange an appointment with the class teacher or Headteacher if they have any further concerns.

Pupil progress reports are issued at the end of the Spring term. A further short report is sent home at the end of the Autumn and Summer terms detailing pupil's progree and levels of effort in areas of the curriculum. In summer, statutory test results and attendance information is given.