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.
