1. Working in Partnership Homework at Hady. What do we mean by homework? Who gets homework? Homework can take many forms and the purpose varies at different stages of a child’s development. In the case of younger children, the main purpose is to involve parents in their child’s learning. As a child gets older, homework provides an opportunity for children to develop the skills of independent learning.

2. Working in Partnership Homework at Hady. Homework – Our aims; To develop a home-school partnership to support learning. To consolidate and reinforce skills and understanding. To encourage confidence and self-discipline and in Year 6 to ensure children are Secondary Ready.

3. Working in Partnership Homework at Hady. How can I support my child? Be positive about homework and explain how important it is – the attitude you express will influence the attitude your child will have. The best time to complete homework is soon after children arrive home. A short break and snack is recommended first. Ensure children have a quiet space where they can work. When children ask for help give guidance where you can, but try not to give answers, allowing children to try to develop their own learning. Your children will need varying degrees of support but if they don’t really understand it is very useful to mark answers with ? - to show the class teacher their gaps in knowledge or understanding.

4. Working in Partnership Homework at Hady. It is important to encourage your child to be a responsible learner and to bring work into school and hand it in on time. Please encourage your child to value homework and keep it presentable. Weekly Expectations Grammar Hammer Maths Skills Check Spellings, Timetables and Reading Homework Logs

5. Working in Partnership Homework at Hady. Grammar Hammer - one weekly Maths Skills Check – one weekly Spellings, Timetables - weekly focus 10/15 words XTT Reading – please encourage 4 short reads per week Homework Logs – one per week – short tasks

6. Working in Partnership Homework at Hady. Where can I find useful resources to help with homework? On our website we will publish – How to Support Your child with Reading Leaflet Supporting Your Child with Maths Leaflet. A recommended reading list by Year Group. A Glossary of Grammar Terms A full Year3 / 4 and Year 5/ 6 National Spelling List Prompts to support Maths by Year Group

7. Working in Partnership Homework at Hady. Please continue to support your child’s learning by encouraging them with homework. Working together we are stronger and working hard to ensure best outcomes for all children. Thank you - The Hady Teaching Team.