Stockbridge Primary School Learning is for Life

A homework policy was agreed in consultation with staff and parents. We recognise the value of homework, in developing good study habits and acting as a means of communication between home and school. We also consider, however, that children who have worked hard in school, need to relax and pursue other interests.

With this in mind, homework in the early stages should not exceed 15-20 minutes, and may be around 30 minutes for senior pupils. We would stress the value of parents spending time talking, playing games, reading books and sharing outings with their children.

Each pupil has a reading notebook in which parents are welcome to comment.

At the P3 - P7 stages, pupils have an A4 polythene bag and a homework diary/notebook in which to keep a record of homework tasks. Children will have a reading task each evening and spelling words to practice twice a week on average. A regular maths task is set. Sometimes the tasks will consolidate work being done in class, for example, learning multiplication table, a practicle measurement exercise or a spelling pattern. Often pupils will be asked to carry out some research, for example, to find information needed for a class survey or project. The latter might involve the use of reference books or library skills. The children will note their current project topic in their notebooks for parents' information.