Homework

All homework tasks and activities are designed to consolidate and reinforce skills and understanding. Lots of work is now set on Google Drive and children can collaborate with other children to improve their own learning. We have a weekly homework club for children who may not have access to ICT equipment and the local Hub (on Cowbridge Road) is open every day with computers and ICT access. We also have a small bank loan devices when equipment is required.

Groups Weekly Half Termly/Termly Ongoing Homework Tasks

Reception • Home school library books sent home.

• Differentiated Letters and Sounds homework (as needed).

• Home School Tasks (linked to the topic).

• Daily reading

• Name cards

• Numbers sheets

• Alphabet cards

Years 1 - 6 English

• Spelling work or Letters and Sounds homework

• Reading book changes (as often as needed) - children can also access reading libraries online on My On.

• Weekly written tasks linked to literacy learning in class.

Maths

• Homework sheets to consolidate learning (as needed).

• Home school projects (linked to the half termly projects in school).

• Home school projects linked to Curriculum Cymraeg

• My Maths website – homework tasks set for children that are pertinent to their needs • Maths Learn its – multiplication and addition facts.

We recommend the following time allocation:

▪ Foundation Phase - Up to 1 hour per week

▪ Years 3 and 4 - Up to 1.5 hours per week

▪ Years 5 and 6 - 30 minutes per day

At Herbert Thompson, we believe that literacy and numeracy skills are essential in order for learners to reach their full potential. We use the Literacy and Numeracy Framework (LNF) to provide opportunities to build on the skills they have acquired as they take part in a range of homework tasks.