The following are guidelines on how homework at Key Stage 2 should be presented. The intention is that by adopting a similar format, continuity and consistency will develop between the three-year groups. Progression will be built in, as pupils are required to take on new skills as they move through the Key Stage.

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Maths Homework

• Date on each piece of work e.g. 4/09/17 at the top right hand side of page.

• Title, if appropriate, on the same line as date.

• P5-7 should rule a margin.

• Work should be completed in pencil.

• All questions should be numbered / labelled correctly.

• Pupils should try to space their work out neatly.

• Where appropriate calculations should be shown and when ‘sums’ are set a ruler should be used

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Links for Parents:

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Mental Maths Parent Advice KS2 (P5-P7)

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Mental Maths Parents Advice KS1 (P3/P4)

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Mental Maths Parents Advice Foundation Stage (P1/P2)

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English Homework

• Written date at the top of the page e.g. Thursday 4th September 2017.

• Title two lines underneath. This should be underlined in pencil.

• P5 will complete homework in pencil, P6 in pen / pencil depending on pupil competence/confidence and P7 in blue pen.

• Margin is printed in the book already and does not need to be ruled over.

• Label / number all questions correctly.

• Pupils should be encouraged to use full sentences, capital letters and appropriate punctuation.

• Pupils should be encouraged to use the handwriting style taught in school.

• On – line Support

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Support for parents

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http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/homework/

On-line Homework

 https://www.c2kschools.net  My School Login

Child’s school user name  

Child’s current password

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Role of Parents

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Parents are encouraged to

• provide a suitably quiet environment for their children to complete homework.

• encourage their child to organise him/herself and check school bags at all ages for Homework notes and information.

• support their child by valuing the purpose of homework.

• talk to their child about the work they are completing.

• ensure that their child puts effort into completing his/her work to his/her ability.

• praise their child for these best efforts.

• ensure that all necessary equipment and resources are readily available e.g. pencils, glue sticks, colours, Dictionary, Thesaurus, Atlas, reference books.

• encourage their child to repeat a homework if necessary.

• sign written homeworks and homework diaries.

• sign reading records and comment where necessary.

 

If a child is having difficulty completing a particular homework or should an occasion arise preventing a homework from being completed, parents should not hesitate to inform the class teacher.

 

 

Guidelines for children

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• Go to your quiet Homework area.

• Get out your Homework Diary.

• Collect the books and equipment that you will need.

• Read what you are being asked to do carefully.

• Ask an adult to help if needed.

• Complete the task and be sure that it is the very best work that you can

   do.

• Get it checked and signed by an adult.

• Put it into your school bag