“Need to emphasise that reading and spelling are
also homework.”
“How do we show we value the work done at home?”
“Do we do enough?”
“Marking…”
“Who should mark it?”
“How much feedback should we give?”
“Creative projects…lots of fun for those well
supported at home…highlights differences for those
who are not.”
“Holiday homework…contrary to having a rest. Just
reading and times tables to be encouraged?”
“For the amount of time it takes us to plan, set it,
differentiate for abilities, chase up late returns and
mark it…what do we actually gain from it?”
“What happens when children do not get their
homework (including reading and spelling) completed
on time? Whose fault is this- child or parent? How do
we follow it up? How is it fair on parents who make
homework part of their child’s routine and promote it
as important when others do not take on this basic
parental responsibility?”
“What happens to children who get little or no support
at home? Is it fair to punish them?”
“Homework is most effective when it is a partnership
between home and school. It’s a good way for practising
key skills and for parents to see what’s being taught.”
“Do we follow up areas children still do not understand
after homework is completed?”
“Planning homework and effectively differentiating it
can be problematic since if we link it to what they have
learned that week, we sometimes do not know fully
what they have achieved until the last day of the unit…is
this last minute homework planning effective?”
“Should it only be basic skills? Can we plan homework in
a greater range of subjects?”
Staff
“Increase the amount of open ended tasks to
allow application of what they have
learned…especially in maths.”
“Could topic related tasks be set at the start of a
half term which covers an range of subjects
including maths and English? Could children
have a list of tasks and they can choose the
order in which they complete them over the
period of time allowed?”
“How do we know how much support has been
given?”
“Is there a scheme we could follow to promote
uniformity in all year groups?”
“ I am uncomfortable that I am able to spend
less time marking the work that parents get to
see more of.”
“Year 6: I think they get enough but perhaps more
creative/ games rather than just worksheets for
maths.”
“Just about enough but a little more would be a
positive thing to do bearing in mind ALL pupils of
EGJS are good learners and like school.”
“ As a parent I would really like to see a section of (for
example) the reading diary given over to homework to
add some clarity to what is expected regarding
homework…when it is due in, how it should be
presented etc. If this was dictated to the children and
transferred to the book it would eliminate the Chinese
whisper effect when a child relays what is required to
the parent and would give the child something to refer
to as well.”
“The standards of the school in terms of helping the
pupils to achieve higher targets are pretty high and
both parents and pupils expect that and like it, so no
harm in increasing homework.”
“The homework is really interesting. It gives us an
insight into what they are learning at school.”
“Homework can be a chore in our household on top
of reading and spelling targets. There is a danger that
too much can interfere with family life/ activities”.
“I like the amount of homework set and the ability to
easily communicate with EGJS staff.”
“ I am happy with the level of homework but would
perhaps like to see a project set every now and then
(perhaps holidays?)”
“If homework is a poster or crafty project maybe a
little more notice would be good- sometimes we like
to start homework on a Friday but don’t have the
stuff we need.”
“I like that homework is given out on a Friday and has
to be handed in on a Wednesday. I try to get my son
to do his homework on a Friday after school so that
he has the weekend to enjoy. I like the homework on
separate sheets- very helpful.”
Parents
“GIVE THEM MORE!”
“More challenging homework for Year 6 leading up
to Secondary School.”
“Maybe consider longer term ‘project’ type
homework for older children. Make a bit more
interesting the subject matter.”
“Like the amount of homework and timescales for
handing in. Spelling sheet isn’t great stuck into book.
Would be easier to separate instead of rewriting
them again.”
“I think homework is just enough for this age”
“I’d like help understanding methods.”
“I like the worksheets we’ve been getting recentlyfeels more achievable for the kids (less daunting).
Reading targets can be a bit variable- sometimes loads,
sometimes hardly any.”
“I think that the homework is set at the correct level
and a mixture of subjects are given. Maybe projects?”
“I’d like homework to be given out on a Monday
rather than a Friday- or spread out a bit more.”
“Examples of how the work should be calculated/ laid
out would be useful for maths.”
“Homework is not always explained very well on the
sheet sent home”
“Online tools like ‘MyMaths’ and ‘Language Perfect’.
Online homework timetable.”
“Year 3- I think what they have set at the moment is
enough to cope with.”
“Maybe homework in other subjects?”
“It can be hard to know what homework is set- could a
log or tracker sheet be sent home for signing? Also a
little more homework wouldn’t go amiss in prep for the
next stages.”
“I have 1 child that will sit and do their homework for
hours and really enjoy it. I have another child that will do
anything to get out of it! I sometimes wish smaller sets
of homework more regularly would benefit her more.”
“Although there seems a lot of homework I do
understand it’s getting the children ready for Secondary
school”
“ I think that in Y5 my daughter would cope with
another piece set, say mid week- either maths or
literacy.”
Parents
“A homework Club? I have difficulty getting children to
do homework once at home they want to play or chill
out. If homework was given a set time and place in a
club I think they would cope much better.”
“I think the levels of homework are right however I
think there should be more praise/ rewards for it
when handed in on time and those that present it
well.”
“Homework tends to be a painful experience in our
house! Maybe alternating maths and English would be
more productive rather than having both each week.
My son in year 6 actually gets more homework than our
kids at Secondary School.”
“Happy with amount of homework at this age.
(Please do not make the maths any harder!!!)”
“Homework gives me the opportunity to follow
progress of my kids’ education. It is very rewarding
as it helps to build their personalities!”
“Variability of volume of homework?”
“We sometimes find that the questions are not fully
explained.eg with an example at the top. Then it is
difficult for the parent to help if their child is getting
stuck.”
“Could you provide a weekly sign in sheet which tells the
parents what and when homework is due to be
completed? Monthly report showing progress in each
subject?”
“Happy with the amount of homework and like the set
day (Friday) so gives them the weekend to do it. I also
like spelling tests weekly. Maybe set up a times tables
test weekly and set work for home?”
“Need help to understand methods. If a child is
struggling with something, give sheets so we can
support them at home and extra help at school if
child is struggling like a homework club. Can parents
attend a homework club with their child?”
“I am extremely happy with my son’s progress through
inspired teaching.”
“Homework is so important for extra learning. My
daughter wants to, my son does not!”
“Pleased with the homework but not enough of it.”
“I worry that I won’t be able to help my daughter in
maths as it’s different to how I was taught.”
“I sometimes do not understand it and worry about
teaching/ helping her in the wrong way.”
“I am happy with the amount of homework they are set
each week! I like that they have maths one week and
English the next.”
“Maybe consider homework in things other than maths
and literacy- what happened to the creative project
work?”
“I think the levels are right for each year group ( I have a
Y3 and Y6 child). I like the different due dates i.e. Weds,
different reading day and spelling day…”
“My girls’ really enjoy doing their homework on
time. It is great because it keeps the kids focused.”
“I think they get enough homework. They need time
to do other things at the weekend!”
“Yes I like homework due to the fact that I get to show the
different things I have learned in school to my Dad. I think
we have just the right amount of homework. I would like a
few more projects” 6J
“I think that Eastern Green could have a homework help on
our school website. Also that we should use Education City
again.” 6C
“I prefer English and artistic homework because I feel like I
can use my imagination to draw or write something. I
always do my homework at the weekend- the reason for
this is so that I know I have completed it and I don’t have
to worry about it.” 6C
“I would like homework in every subject and a homework
website.” 4H
“I spend about an hour on all of my homework- I think
that’s good for a Year 3.” 3A
“I like the amount of days we are given to hand it in.” 3M
“I like homework because you get to go home and show
your parents what you have been learning.” 3A
“I love homework because you get to sit down quietly and I
love maths more than English because you get to switch
your brain on!” 3M
“I get help sometimes from my dad. I enjoy it because I like
showing my dad my work.”
“I enjoy English and projects but I don’t enjoy maths
homework as much. I would like a variety of work. The
amount of homework is fine but I would like more. I
spend 20 minutes or a little more on my homework. I
complete it on a Monday or Sunday.” 5M
“I think homework is good to practice what you have
been learning. I have help from my brother and my nan.
We have just the right amount of homework to complete
in the week.” 5Mc
“I quite like my homework because I get to practice at
home as well as at school. If I get a little stuck I ask my
mum. Out of English and maths, I probably enjoy maths
more. I think the homework is just right for me. I quite
like doing art homework too- I would like more of it.”
5Mc
Children
“In Upper school, teachers could give out
homework on a Monday and Friday to increase
the amount of homework given out in the
week.” 5Mc
“I don’t like homework because it’s sometimes
really hard for me. I find projects the best
because you can be arty and creative.” 4H
“I like English so I can make my handwriting better. I like
the amount of homework because it makes me a
superstar. I have help with my maths- my mum helps
me.” 4K
“I enjoy my homework- it helps me to
understand everything better. If I need help I ask
mum or dad. I like English homework best. I
think the amount we get is just right. I do my
homework mainly on a Saturday or a Sunday. I
take about 1 hour on weekend homework”. 5Mc
“I want to have topic for homework not just maths and
English. I would like more homework on different
subjects.” 4K
“I would like a larger range of homework
subjects, like art or topic once in a while. I think
the teacher should comment on it as well.” 5M
“I would like Spanish homework. I am sad about not
having enough because I love it. My mum and dad help
me with my homework- I do it on a Sunday.” 4K
“I get help from my parents when I am stuck but
sometimes, like in maths, they don’t know what
method I’m using so I think we should have a
sheet for parents.” 5M