Homework

The aim of homework at Raddlebarn is:
• to be purposeful, intended to reinforce and support work undertaken in school
• to incorporate different topics and subjects
• to enable a range of skills to be practised
• to support children to become independent learners
• to share children’s learning with parents
• to develop good work habits and self-discipline for the future

Homework Heroes – Family Focus

Our homework approach is family orientated and engages children in a variety of ways – please see details below.

Raddlebarn Primary School Padlet Policy
PADLET how to guide

Online elements – English and Maths
Remember that your children’s log in details have been emailed.
https://www.ttrockstars.com

https://www.activelearnprimary.co.uk/

Bug Club School Code: t6wl

Welcome to Bug Club parent guide letter

If your child does not have access to the internet, please see their class teacher and a paper copy will be provided.

This week’s Homework

27th Nov 2020

https://padlet.com/raddlebarnhomework/switchoff

Once children have completed their homework with the family, why not share and celebrate it on the school’s Padlet page? We have made the Padlet password protected so that the content is safer – parents will receive the password via a text. If you lose the password, please ask at the school office.

Remember, homework is due in on a Wednesday, so Miss Lowry can choose her ‘Homework Hero of the Week’. Also, this term you can be entered into a prize draw every time you post on the school padlet.
See how creative you can be…

The Role of Parents

We ask for support from Parents for the children’s homework tasks. This will include:
• finding a good time and place for your children to do their homework
• helping your child log onto the their Bug Club and TT Rock Stars homework tasks
• discussing with your child what helps them to concentrate
• encouraging your child to ‘have a go’ on their own or with a family member
• supporting your child if they are stuck
• completing some of the Homework Hero tasks with your child
• being positive about homework tasks
• speaking to your child’s class teacher if you have any questions about homework

Extra Opportunities

Alongside the Homework Heroes tasks set, we see homework as encompassing a wide range of other possibilities:
• reading with a parent
• a family visit to a local museum
• undertaking individual research for a project at the local library / on the internet.
• learning number facts (addition or subtraction facts / times tables )
• literacy activities, both written and verbal
• being an active member of a sports club or youth organisation
• going swimming

It can be seen from this list that homework can be a two way process. School sets tasks to be done at home, but are delighted to learn about children’s success in other aspects of their lives and will seek to recognise this in school. Homework should not be a chore, and we want children to see it as an extension of their learning. There may be occasions when some tasks are more challenging or difficult than usual as homework plays a positive role in providing challenge and raising a child’s level of attainment. We also acknowledge the important role of play and free time in a child’s growth and development.
Thank you for encouraging and supporting your child with their homework each week.