Homework is an integral part of learning and teaching. It provides the opportunity for the development of self reliance, self discipline, self confidence and participation in taking responsibility for learning by your child.  It also strengthens the link between home and school in providing an opportunity for parents and carers to share in the learning process.  Homework can take many forms and will reflect the age, stage and area of learning currently being undertaken by your child.  It will be issued on a regular basis and will be varied, meaningful and interesting.

Inchinnan Primary school has a homework policy based on Renfrewshire Council’s policy and guidance. You can request a copy of this policy from the school office.

The children are given a reasonable amount of work to do at home. Parents should use the following times as a guide.

Primary 1 & 2 – 20 minutes

Primary 3 & 4 – 30 minutes maximum

Primary 5, 6 & 7 – 40 minutes maximum

Homework is given to encourage the children to develop good work habits and self-discipline in relation to completing a given piece of work. Homework often consists of work which has been taught in class and can be consolidated and reinforced at home. Children may also be asked to research information for topic work or from current affairs/news programmes.