Home Learning
Homework is set in every class and plays an important part in the learning process. We do not set homework for the sake of it we believe that it must be purposeful and help to consolidate and extend children’s learning.
Homework Overview
Homework is the consolidation and /or extension of learning, as well as enrichment opportunities outside the classroom so as to broaden children’s understanding.
Such work is valuable to children in that it helps to develop independent learning, as well as personal work disciplines, such as time management and planning to meet deadlines.
We set homework for all children, irrespective of their ability. However, the amount and frequency with which this is set is balanced with other important features of a healthy life, such as physical exercise, membership of clubs and other out of school activities.
Reading
Every child in our school from EYFS to Year 6 has reading as a core part of their home learning. We expect every child to read 5 times a week at home as we know that the more reading they do the more progress they make in developing their decoding, fluency and overall comprehension.
Spelling
At Bishop’s Hull School we know how important it is for our pupils to learn the right level of spelling words that can help them to express themselves and communicate clearly in their writing. Each week, children from Year 1 - Year 6 learn phonics or spelling rules that cover the requirements of the National Curriculum. Children are sent home with spellings that follow the rules they have learnt that week along with common exception words that they need to learn.
These spellings are then tested the following week alongside revising previous spellings they have learnt before new spellings are sent home.
Maths/English
Alongside their reading and spelling homework, most weeks the children will be set some maths or English work which follows on from learning they have done in class.
Your support at home
We know that life can be busy at home but we do appreciate and value the support you give your children at home. Home learning is a vital part of their academic success and helps them to continue their learning and make more progress.
If you are unsure how you can best support your child please speak to a member of the class team who will be happy to help you and offer guidance.
Support for children with little or no access to online remote learning
We are keen to ensure equal access to our remote learning provision for all children and will provide support wherever possible in line with their particular situation. This may include loans of IT hardware, help to access the internet, and provision of paper-based materials where required.
Children will also be given various opportunities to submit their work to their teachers, and will not be restricted to a single method.