Homework Procedure 

 Aspire for Excellence

Homework is always a contentious issue……..

Some parents believe that children should have lots of homework and some believe that children should have none at all! Whilst others have all shades of opinion in between!

At Singleton we adopt what we believe is a very sensible approach, firmly rooted in supporting the children’s learning in school and as they reach upper Key Stage 2 supporting the transition to high school.

We want the very best lifetime opportunities for our children by giving them the best possible start and we believe this is achieved best through an effective working partnership with parents.

Parents are asked to encourage their children to undertake and complete homework tasks in order to promote

• good attitude to work
• self-esteem and a sense of achievement
• improved standards of performance

We value the support you give to your children through discussion of their homework, and would especially ask you to ensure that your child has the time and environment in which to work undisturbed.  We ask that you ensure that your child completes their homework each week. However, should there an extenuating circumstance and your child has been unable to complete the homework on time, please send in a short note explaining the reason. Our Family Learning Mentor monitors the completion of homework and will contact parents if children persistently fail to complete their homework.

Please see Homework Grid with full outline of Homework expectations throughout the school: