At King’s Wood we believe that a sensible programme of homework provides children with many advantages. The homework programme is designed to help children become accustomed to the idea of working at home whilst recognising that children should have plenty of spare time to follow other pursuits or to just enjoy being a child.
In KS1 the main focus for homework is reading. If a child reads for just ten minutes, five times a week, reading achievement and enjoyment will increase. Besides reading, children in KS1 may have spellings to learn or a short maths activity to do.
Homework becomes slightly more formal in KS2 and a homework timetable for each year group will be followed. Details of homework will be discussed at the Annual Class Meeting held at the beginning of each Autumn Term
Homework is meant to help your child, not to worry them. If your child does become anxious about homework, please reassure them and speak to the class teacher. We hope that you will be able to support your child when tackling homework.
Able Pupils
Class teachers closely monitor the progress of all pupils so that each child’s individual needs can be met and targets set.
At King’s Wood we have a policy for our gifted and talented children that address the needs of our more able children.
This policy sets down the current practice and thinking and enables parents and carers to share and be informed about the school’s approach to provision for these children.