Orton Wistow Primary School
Homework Policy
Status Optional
Performance and
GB Monitor
Management
Staff Lead Colin Marks
Senior Lead Colin Marks
Version FINAL
Publication Date SUM/14
Next Review SUM/17
Date Agreed:
Headteacher:
Chair of Governors:
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Philosophy
At Orton Wistow School we believe that with the assistance, support and co-operation of
parents the setting of homework can help each child’s progress towards achieving his or
her full potential. Homework, which will not necessarily be written work, is any task that a
child is asked to complete at home. It may consist of reading, learning by heart and
reinforcement of class work, research and project work or further practise of skills learnt in
class. By setting a little homework on a regular basis and on an increasing ratio, from
Reception to Year 6 we can adequately prepare children for the demands and
responsibilities of secondary school.
Aims
 To provide an enjoyable and purposeful supplement to class work.
 To provide opportunities for the child to practise what has been learnt in class,
including the development of the basic skills e.g. tables, spellings, independent
research skills etc.
 To provide a practical opportunity for parents to become involved in the
academic development of their child.
 To provide a practical opportunity for the child to begin to take responsibility for
organising their own workload.
Outcomes
 Tasks sent home relate to the current work undertaken by the pupil
 Tasks sent home are accompanied by an explanation from the teacher.
 Information about homework expectations is given out to parents via the termly
topic leaflets that are compiled by team leaders.
 Homework is marked where appropriate and feedback given.
 Children have homework files that they use to store their homework safely.
Equal Opportunities
All children will be given equal opportunity to be assigned tasks to do at home,
irrespective of race, gender, creed, level of ability or nationality. Mutual respect and
tolerance for all cultures will be promoted.
Appendix
1. Front cover for homework (2014)
NB. The child’s comment box only appears on homework front covers for children it
is appropriate for (usually UKS2).
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Homework
Class / Set
Date Sent Home
Date Due Back
Description / Example
Parent’s comment box
Child’s comment box
Parent’s Signature
Teacher’s Feedback
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