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St James\u2019s Homework Policy <\/strong>
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\nRationale for Homework<\/strong><\/p>\n

Homework is a very important part of a child\u2019s education and can add much to a child\u2019s development. Research has shown that the completion of homework has a very positive and significant effect on children\u2019s achievement and embeds positive learning habits for life – long learning. We see homework as an important way of establishing a successful dialogue between teachers and parents. One of the aims of our school is for children to develop as independent learners. We believe that homework is one of the main ways in which children can acquire the skill of independent learning.<\/p>\n

Aims and objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n

The aims and objectives of homework are:
\n\u2022To enable pupils to make maximum progress in their academic and social development.<\/p>\n

\u2022To help pupils develop the skills of an independent learner<\/p>\n

\u2022To promote a partnership between home and school in supporting each child\u2019s learning<\/p>\n

\u2022To enable all aspects of the curriculum to be covered in sufficient depth<\/p>\n

\u2022To consolidate and reinforce learning done in school and to allow children to practise skills taught in lessons<\/p>\n

\u2022To help children develop good work habits for the future<\/p>\n

Main features of Homework Tasks<\/strong><\/p>\n

The content of the task set may vary from stage to stage and at different times throughout a session but should always be:
\n\u2022Clearly understood by pupil and closely related to ongoing class work.<\/p>\n

\u2022At an appropriate level of ability for the child.<\/p>\n

\u2022Able to be completed without specialised resources.<\/p>\n

\u2022Reflect a variety of activities although generally concentrating on basic skills.<\/p>\n

At the Early Stages typical tasks will be :<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022Practising pages of reading<\/p>\n

\u2022Reinforcing new words<\/p>\n

\u2022Reinforcing sounds<\/p>\n

\u2022Practising writing<\/p>\n

\u2022Simple maths tasks<\/p>\n

\u2022Finding out something and bringing items in for a class activity<\/p>\n

\u2022Personal reading ( library book)<\/p>\n

\u2022Spelling<\/p>\n

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At the middle stages typical tasks will be :<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022Reading practise and reading related tasks<\/p>\n

\u2022Spelling<\/p>\n

\u2022Maths ( Including mental maths questions)<\/p>\n

\u2022Research related to topics<\/p>\n

\u2022R.E. depending on the class and time of year.<\/p>\n

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At the upper stage typical tasks will be :<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022Reading practise and reading related tasks<\/p>\n

\u2022Spelling<\/p>\n

\u2022Maths ( Including mental maths questions)<\/p>\n

\u2022Research both related to topics and personal research tasks<\/p>\n

\u2022R.E. depending on the class and time of year.<\/p>\n

\u2022Preparation and research for Solo talks.<\/p>\n

Homework Diaries<\/strong><\/p>\n

To help both the parent and the child to focus on the homework all stages are given a diary. Primaries 4 -7 will be given time to note down their homework tasks for the week, encouraging them to take responsibility for their own learning, while primaries 1 -3 will receive their homework diary with their homework already printed out for them. The diary can be used for both parent and teacher to pass on any comments about the homework and should be signed by the parent to indicate that that have overseen the homework and are happy with the effort that has been put in by the child.<\/p>\n

Time allocation for homework<\/strong><\/p>\n

The following is a guide for time that should be spent on homework averaging out per night:<\/p>\n