Home Learning

INTRODUCTION

At St. Peter’s we believe that ‘home learning’ supports children’s learning and provides opportunities to further develop the partnership between home and school. It enables children to become independent and responsible learners.

STRUCTURE OF HOME LEARNING AT ST. PETER’S

Home learning should be a positive and enjoyable experience. Should parents have any concerns, they should contact their child’s class teacher who would be happy to discuss any issues.

Year	Type of activity
R	Daily reading / Phonics (10 minutes at least 5 times per week) Daily Numeral recognition/ high frequency word activities daily (10 minutes) Weekly maths or literacy task (from October half-term)
1	Daily reading (10 minutes at least 5 times per week) Weekly maths task l (15 minutes) Weekly spelling task linked to ‘red words’ from the RWI scheme (5 minutes, 3 times a week)
2	Daily Reading (15 minutes at least 5 times per week) Weekly maths task 15 minutes) Learn spelling words for weekly test  (5 minutes, 3 times a week)
3-4	Daily Reading (15 minutes at least 5 times per week) Weekly maths task focusing on times tables targets and core skills (20 minutes) Learn spelling words for weekly test (10 minutes, 3 times a week)
5-6	Daily Reading (20 minutes at least 5 times per week) Weekly maths task focusing on times tables targets and core skills (30 minutes) Learn spelling words for weekly test (10 minutes, 3 times a week)  In Year 6 the frequency of homework will increase to three twenty minute sessions per week covering skills and understanding in maths, English and reading comprehension in preparation for KS3.

In addition to this table pupils might be set additional home learning tasks to address any gaps in knowledge or to prepare them for national tests, eg Y1 Phonics Screening Check, Y4 Timestables check and Y2/Y6 SATs 

A homework club is also be provided to help pupils who may find it difficult to access support or resources at home, or those that do not have time to complete work.