Homework

Daily reading is one of the most effective ways to support children’s progress across the curriculum. We ask that children read at home at least five times per week and that this is recorded in their reading records. Regular reading builds vocabulary, improves comprehension, and fosters a lifelong love of books. It also provides valuable one-to-one time with an adult, helping to nurture confidence and fluency.

Weekly spelling tests are held from Year One to Year Six. Pupils are expected to practise their spellings regularly at home. To support this, we use Spelling Shed, an engaging and interactive online platform that allows children to practise their weekly words through fun activities and games. Consistent spelling practice enhances writing skills and helps pupils apply accurate spelling across all areas of their learning. The spellings that your child will be focussing on each week can be found in their reading record. They should practice these at home as well as at school. You can also find your child's Spelling Shed login details in their reading record - the details are the same as their username and password for PurpleMash except you will need to add 00 onto the end of the password.

Pupils in Years Three to Six are set weekly Learning by Questions (LbQ) tasks. These short, focused tasks are designed to consolidate classroom learning and help identify areas for improvement. Each child has their own LbQ login details, which can be found inside their reading record. These activities provide immediate feedback and support children in mastering key concepts in English, Mathematics, and beyond.

Each half term, you will be sent a link to a Home Learning Menu and Curriculum Overview for your child's year group. This outlines the expectations for weekly homework, as well as optional project tasks to develop and extend children's learning in the foundation subjects.