Glenmanor Primary Homework Policy

We, at Glenmanor, are very aware that our pupils are involved in many worthwhile activities outside school. These, as well as homework, place demands on a child’s time, and their parents/carers.  Homework should be manageable with regards to time for all concerned. In light of this, and as a result of consultation with all stakeholders, we have produced the following policy.

Why is Homework Given?

• To consolidate and extend work carried out in class
• To encourage good study habits and independence in our children
• To work in partnership with parents/carers
• To have fun

How Often and How Long?

• Four nights of homework will be issued each week
• Primaries 1-3 will be given up to 15 minutes of homework each night
• Primaries 4-5 will be given up to 20 minutes of homework each night
• Primaries 6 -7 will be given up to 30 minutes of homework each night
• Homework will be issued as follows :

– Term 1  – September – November

–  Term 2  – January  – Spring Break

– Term 3 – Spring Break  – June

• Unfinished classwork may be issued outwith these times
• Homework will NOT be issued to children on family holidays

What will be given as homework?

• Literacy tasks
• Numeracy tasks
• Tasks related to other curricular areas
• Research tasks

Homework may not always be a written task. It may be practical or oral homework, for example learning the multiplication tables or finding 5 different types of leaf etc.