HOMEWORK
Homework is considered to be a valuable element of the learning process. At SS. John and Monica’s school we believe that homework should be set:
• to involve parents in their children’s learning;
• to help parents keep abreast of what their child can and cannot do;
• to take advantage of the home context to apply learning;
• to encourage children to talk about their work to their parents and explain what they are doing and how;
• to extend the time for learning, thus enabling children to practise and consolidate their skills and knowledge and strategies;
• to prepare children for secondary school experiences of homework;
• to view learning as a lifelong process and not just restricted to school hours.
The schools agreed practice for homework is that homework is set on a regular basis, for all years, in line with our homework policy.
Year group | Guideline Amount | Tasks/activities |
Reception | 45 mins per week |
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Year 1 | 60 mins per week |
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Year 2 | 60 mins per week |
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Year 3 | 90 mins per week |
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Year 4 | 90 mins per week |
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Year 5 | 30 mins per day |
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Year 6 | 30 mins per day |
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