Homework

Homework at Eaton Park Academy

At Eaton Park Academy, we believe that homework not only reinforces classroom learning but also helps children to develop the skills and attitudes they need for successful lifelong learning. Homework supports the development of independent learning skills by enabling children to practise, consolidate and take responsibility for their own learning.

We want homework to help foster the role of parents and carers as co-educators of their children. We believe that homework facilitates the continued development of the partnership between school and home. We encourage parents to play an important role in motivating and supporting their children by being aware of our homework expectations and key dates, while empowering children to take responsibility for completing and handing in their homework with increasing independence.

As an academy, we believe that homework should not cause conflict at home between parents and children. If this becomes the case, we encourage parents to contact the school so that support can be provided.

Homework Expectations at Eaton Park Academy

Reading is at the heart of our academy; therefore, we have made it our main homework expectation.

Parents should hear their child read at least four times per week at home to support the development of the reading skills taught in school. The Book Worm initiative runs each half term and recognises children who read five times or more per week.

In Key Stage 1, reading diaries are provided, while Key Stage 2 uses Boom Reader. These systems enable parents to communicate with school and share comments about their child’s reading. Reading records/ Boom Reader are checked regularly by teachers to monitor whether homework expectations are being met.