Homework is a key aspect of education, and is used for extending student’s knowledge, completing work begun in subject lessons during the school day, preparing for future lessons and supporting exam preparation and coursework.

Homework can take a variety of forms including:

• Reading
• Research
• Revising
• Learning vocabulary and spelling
• Completing or continuing coursework
• Doing corrections following feedback from the teacher
• Written work
• An extended piece of work to be completed over several weeks

HOW PARENTS CAN HELP

• Encourage your child to read as much and as often as possible
• If possible, provide a quiet place for your child to complete their homework
• Check your child’s planner to see what homework they have been set and help them organise their time