We believe that homework is an essential part of every student’s education, helping to reinforce learning, develop independent study skills and prepare students for assessments and future success. Completing homework regularly builds personal responsibility, supports organisation and strengthens understanding of key concepts.
Research shows that regular homework has a positive impact on progress, particularly for secondary school students. Homework linked to classroom work is more effective, especially when students understand its purpose – whether to increase knowledge, develop fluency or apply learning in new contexts.
Homework tasks will vary depending on the subject and year group. These may include:
- Revisiting or extending classwork
- Reading or research
- Exam revision or practice questions
- Longer projects or coursework completed over time
- Developing inquiry or problem-solving skills
The amount of homework will increase as students progress through the school:
Key Stage 1 (Years 1-2)
Reading The most important thing you can do to help your child is to read with them every day. Your child needs to read with an adult every night. Please practise reading aloud and talk to them about the book. You can change your book regularly at school. Each child can do extra reading on
Get Epic. Your child has been given a class code.
Maths Your child has access to:
MyMaths - this is set by the teacher each week.
Doodle maths - this is set individually for each child at their level of learning.
You can help your child even more by doing everyday activities at home that need maths. For instance, ask your children about counting the change in your purse. If you enjoy cooking, why not get them to help with the recipe? Measure the amounts of flour, sugar, count the eggs and use the clock to work out when your cake will be baked.Even simple counting of objects will help their understanding.
Key Stage 2 (Years 3–4)
The most important thing you can do to help your child is to read with them everyday. Your child needs to read with an adult every night. Please practise reading aloud and talk to them about the book. You can change your book regularly at school. Each child can do extra reading on Your child has been given a class code
Maths Your child has access to:
MyMaths - this is set by the teacher each week.
Doodle maths - this is set individually for each child at their level of learning.
TT Rockstars - this is to help your child learn their times tables.
You can help your child even more by doing everyday activities at home that need maths. For instance, ask your children about counting the change in your purse. If you enjoy cooking, why not get them to help with the recipe? Measure the amounts of flour, sugar, count the eggs and use the clock to work out when your cake will be baked. Plan dates using a calendar and use timetables for train and bus journeys.
Key Stage 2 (Years 5–6)
Reading The most important thing you can do to help your child is to read with them everyday. Your child needs to read with an adult every night. Please practise reading aloud and talk to them about the book. You can change your book regularly at school. Each child can do extra reading on
Get Epic. Your child has been given a class code.
Maths Your child has access to:
MyMaths - this is set by the teacher each week.
Doodle maths - this is set individually for each child at their level of learning.
TT Rockstars - this is to help your child learn their times tables.
You can help your child even more by doing everyday activities at home that need maths. Talk about numbers in sport. How many points does your team need to avoid relegation? How many goals/tries/conversions/points/runs has your team scored this season? Use newspapers. Talk to your child about percentages in special offers, the probability in the weather reports, the length of TV shows and compare the salaries in the jobs section. Cooking. Measure ingredients and set the timer together. Talk about ratio in cooking; increase or decrease the amount of ingredients depending on how many people you are cooking for. Talk about time. For example get them to work out what time you need to leave the house to get to school on time.
We want every student to feel supported with their homework. Our school offers a range of resources, including:
Homework club
A quiet, supervised space where students can complete their homework with access to teachers and resources.
Online platforms
Homework is set on Google Classroom so students can access tasks and resources easily.
After-school study sessions
Our study hub is open after school for students to use computers, complete coursework or seek help from staff.
Teachers will monitor the setting and completion of homework regularly, providing feedback to help students improve and deepen their understanding. Parents are encouraged to use the school planner or contact the school if their child needs additional support with homework.
Homework isn’t just about completing tasks – it’s about building confidence, reinforcing learning and discovering what’s possible.
