Homework Policy
Learning at home is an essential part of good education. Regular homework is important, since
it gives pupils the opportunity to practise at home the tasks done in class, and helps them work
towards improving important skills. It also encourages children to become confident and
independent in their learning, which will help throughout their time at school and in adult life.
Homework activities are an important part of the home/school partnership and all children are
expected to take part in a variety of homework tasks to enhance and support their work in class.
At St Luke’s we acknowledge the important role of play and free time in a child’s growth and
development. While homework is important, it should not prevent children from taking part in the
wide range of out-of-school clubs and organisations.
Aims
At St Luke’s School we aim to:
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be consistent in our approach when we give homework.
support children’s learning, by reinforcing skills learnt in class and by encouraging
independent research skills.
encourage children to develop personal organisation skills.
take account of the needs of the individual child.
ensure parents and carers understand what is expected of them.
make homework manageable, meaningful and enjoyable for parents, teachers and
children.
Amount and range of homework
We set a variety of homework activities. As the children move through the school, the homework
expectations will change. The type and amount of homework is outlined for each year group
below. We expect children to do more tasks independently as they move into Key Stage 2.
Daily
Weekly
Termly
Reception
Reading with/to
High frequency words
Homework task related to
learning
Take Home Task
Year 1
Reading with/to
Take Home Task
Year 2
Reading with/to
Times Tables
Spellings
Maths sheet/activity
Maths sheet/activity
spellings
Year 3
Reading
Times Tables
Maths sheet/activity
Spelling
Take Home Task
Year 4
Reading
Times Tables
Take Home Task
Year 5
Reading
Times Tables
Maths sheet/activity
Spelling Sentences or
Grammar
Spelling Sentences
Maths sheet/Topic related
activity/sheet
Year 6
Reading Challenge
Times Tables
Spelling Sentences
Maths sheet/activity
Personal Challenge
Take Home Task
Take Home Task
Take Home Task
Each term the class will be set a “Take Home Task.” This is an opportunity for the parent and
child to work together on a topic based task. Once per year the task will be research based and
the children will have the freedom to present their learning in a format that suits their learning
style. These tasks will be shared and celebrated in class.
Completion of Homework
It is expected that children will complete their homework and give it in on time. In KS1 if
homework isn’t completed the class teacher will approach parents to ask for their support with
homework activities. In the event of homework not being completed in KS2 the children will be
given the opportunity to complete the homework during playtime. A positive point may be lost if
children consistently don’t hand in homework.
Role of the Class Teacher
 To set up regular homework opportunities in an easily followed routine
 To ensure homework is purposeful and links directly to the curriculum
being taught
 To acknowledge and praise children for regularly completing their
homework tasks
 To mark homework when necessary and give feedback to children
 To provide an explanation of homework tasks to parents when
necessary and give guidance of how they might assist their child
Role of Parents/Carers
 To support the school by ensuring that their child attempts the
homework
 To encourage and praise their child when they have completed their
homework
 To become actively involved and support their child with homework
activities
 Make it clear that they value homework and they support the school by
explaining how it can help learning.
 To help their child by developing good homework routines
Role of the Pupil
 To ensure they have everything they need to their complete homework each week.
 To make sure they understand the tasks that have been set.
 To complete homework with the same level of effort as would be expected in
class.
 To hand the homework in on time.
KM March 2014
Reviewed Autumn 2015