Homework Policy and Expectations

At Langford Village our approach to homework is based on  

1. Developing and enhancing key skills (spellings/key words, reading and number facts) through tasks and activities that reinforce the learning in the classroom. 
2. Enriching the curriculum outside of the classroom, inspiring children to be actively involved in extending and pursuing related learning at home (either from their own ideas or as suggested by their class teacher via termly homework plans and subject knowledge organisers) which they are welcome to share at school. 
3. Maintaining opportunities to spend time with family, learn, play, pursue personal passions and develop interests in a relaxed environment at home through manageable, relevant homework expectations. 

• Progress and attainment across the curriculum 
• Children's voice and interests 
• Parent surveys and feedback 

Parental involvement is essential 

• Reading 

Enjoy daily reading with an adult. Reception families should record this at least three times each week and bring the reading diary and book to school each day. 

• Phonics (Reception only) 

Practise the phonics sounds sent home in the reading diary folder. Red words and high-frequency words will be emailed each term. 

• Maths (Reception only, after Christmas) 

Practise counting and number bonds using NumBots. Login details will be in the reading diary. 

• Homework Menu 

Choose from the fun activities provided. Children may complete as many as they wish and share finished work on Class Dojo for celebration in school.

Parental involvement is essential 

• Reading 

Enjoy daily reading with an adult. Record this at least three times each week and bring the reading diary and book to school each day. 

• Phonics (Year 1 only) 

Practise the phonics sounds sent home in the reading diary folder. 

• Spellings 

Practise red words in Year 1 and common exception words in Year 2. These will be emailed each term. 

• Maths 

Practise counting and number bonds using NumBots in Year 1 or Times Tables Rock Stars in Year 2. Login details will be in the reading diary. 

• Homework Menu 

Complete one project each half term. Menus, hand-in dates and further details will be emailed each term. 

Parental involvement is essential 

• Reading 

Enjoy daily reading with an adult. Record this at least three times each week and bring the reading diary and book to school each day. 

• Spellings 

Practise the weekly spellings. Children will have a spelling test and/or dictation each week; spelling grids will be emailed each term. 

• English and Maths 

Complete a Vocab Ninja English activity and a Fluent in 5 maths activity in the homework book each week. Return the book on Thursday for marking. 

• Times Tables 

Use Times Tables Rock Stars a few times each week. Teachers will monitor participation and celebrate progress and effort. 

• Curriculum 

Complete one project from the Homework Menu each half term. Menus and hand-in dates will be emailed each term.

Support is encouraged as independence develops 

• Reading 

Enjoy daily reading with an adult, sibling or independently. Record this at least three times each week and bring the reading diary and book to school each day. 

• Spellings 

Practise the weekly spellings. Children will have a spelling test and/or dictation each week; spelling grids will be emailed each term. 

• English and Maths 

Complete the weekly homework sheet sent home in the reading diary folder and return it on Thursday for marking. 

• Homework Book 

Use this during the week to jot down ideas, show working or draft English and maths homework. 

• Times Tables 

Use Times Tables Rock Stars a few times each week. Teachers will monitor participation and celebrate progress and effort. 

• SATs Revision (Year 6 only) 

Revision materials will be sent home in Term 4. 

• Curriculum 

Complete one project from the Homework Menu each half term. Menus and hand-in dates will be emailed each term. 

• Activities from the homework menu, selecting ones to complete (or creative adaptions of activity ideas)(found on School Life > Classrooms and Curriculum > Homework) 

• Weblinks relating to many different subject areas (found on School Life > Classrooms and Curriculum > Homework) 

• Subject knowledge organisers to learn facts supporting learning in class (Y 1-6) (coming soon on School Life > Classrooms and Curriculum > Curriculum) 

• PurpleMash (Years Reception - 6) and MiniMash (Nursery and Reception) (cross curricular activities - Individual log ins given out by class teachers)