“Homework is an important extension of classroom learning. It helps to cement the ideas that children learn at school, helping concepts to embed and potentially expand their knowledge. The complexity and amount of homework that needs to be carried out obviously increases considerably as children progress through school. The amount of homework given to primary aged children varies, but they are likely to get some on a regular basis. Getting used to doing homework from an early age will definitely be an advantage, as children are more likely to continue doing so as they progress through their school years.” Early Childhood Education Website

At Brackley C of E Junior school the homework expectations are as follows:

HOMEWORK EXPECTATION

YEARS 3 AND 4

READING

Children should read regularly (we recommend 4 times a week). This can include Bug Club activities.

SPELLINGS AND GRAMMAR

Differentiated spellings are set weekly, and are based on phonic or spelling patterns learned throughout the week. This can include Bug Club activities.

MATHS

Task set weekly based on the learning in class. Children should practise their times tables regularly (we recommend 4 times a week). This can include Abacus online activities.

CREATIVE HOMEWORK

This is a topic based homework that children can complete in their preferred way. This will be set once a term.

YEAR 5

READING

Children should read regularly (we recommend 4 times a week). This can include Bug Club activities.

SPELLINGS AND GRAMMAR

Differentiated spellings are set weekly, and are based on phonic or spelling patterns learned throughout the week. This can include Bug Club activities.

ENGLISH

Task set weekly based on the learning in class. To be completed in Homework Book.

MATHS

Task set weekly based on the learning in class. Children should practise their times tables regularly (we recommend 4 times a week). This can include Abacus online activities. To be completed in Homework Book.

CREATIVE HOMEWORK

This is a topic based homework that children can complete in their preferred way. This will be set once a term.

YEAR 6

READING

Children should read regularly (we recommend 4 times a week). This can include Bug Club activities.

SPELLINGS AND GRAMMAR

Differentiated spellings are set weekly, and are based on phonic or spelling patterns learned throughout the week. This can include Bug Club activities. Children are set weekly tasks from Year 6 CPG revision guides.

MATHS

Task set weekly based on the learning in class. Children should practise their times tables regularly (we recommend 4 times a week). This can include Abacus online activities. Children are set weekly tasks from Year 6 CGP revision guides.

CREATIVE HOMEWORK

This is a topic based homework that children can complete in their preferred way. This will be set once a term.