Gallowhill Primary School Homework Policy
Rationale:
A further survey garnered parents’ views of homework.
It was concluded that parents were generally satisfied with the range of homework tasks and the time allocation but would welcome some tips/guidance on how to best support their children.
Policy Guidelines:
| Year Group | Range of tasks | Time allocation | Parental tips |
| Primary 1 | Reading – 4 nights
Maths – Tuesday Writing-Wednesday Sounds- Thursday |
20 mins per night, 4 nights per week | Homework letter sent home explaining the expectations |
| Primary 2 | Reading – 4 nights
Spelling – once per Week Maths – as above Talk – once per term Topic where relevant |
20 mins per night, 4 nights per week | Discuss book/words etc
Play I Spy type games Use the marker Sit with child |
| Primary 3 | Reading
Maths Spelling/phonics Topic where relevant |
20 mins per night, 4 nights per week | Have a box with pencils, rubber, sharpener,ruler
Refer to the marker and sign Quiet area-no t.v etc |
| Primary 4 | Reading
Maths Spelling Topic where relevant |
20 mins per night, 4 nights per week | Have a box with pencils, rubber, sharpener,ruler
Refer to the marker and sign Quiet area-no t.v etc |
| Primary 5 | Reading – nightly
Spelling Maths Both of the above issued on a Mon to be completed by Thurs |
Reading – 15mins per night
Spelling and maths – 10 mins per night |
Reading – discuss the story
Other –encourage child to discuss any difficulties Consistent use of teaching strategies between school and home |
| Primary 6 | Reading
Spelling Reading detectives Maths News Report |
Homework given out on a Monday to be returned following Monday.
Approx 30-40 mins per night |
LCSC for Spelling
Encourage pupil to look at all homework at start of week and flag up any difficulties |
| Primary 7 | Reading
Spelling Reading detectives Maths News Report |
Homework given out on a Monday to be returned following Monday.
Approx 30-40 mins per night |
LCSC for Spelling
Encourage pupil to look at all homework at start of week and flag up any difficulties |
This policy will be reviewed annually to ensure that it is still fit for purpose.
