HOMEWORK

·        Appropriate amounts of homework enhance the development of the child and provide the opportunity for a parent to play a supporting role.

·        All Pupils in Key Stage 2 can expect to have regular homework.

·        It is expected that children will be encouraged to work in a quiet room, with as few interruptions as possible.

·        In Upper Phase, homework diaries are provided and homework is formalised in preparation for transition to the Secondary Phase.

·        Time is provided at lunchtimes for children who need more time to complete homework.

·        Homework is not used as a punishment.

PARENT/SCHOOL CONTRACTS

·        These can be linked with homework or behaviour modification.

·        The parent is involved at an early point in time if we are concerned about behaviour.

·        In the Upper Phase (Years 5 and 6) parents are given the opportunity to enter into a contract over homework as an expression of their commitment and support.