Homework
What is the purpose of homework at Rainford CE?
We do not wish to compromise family life; time spent each day as a family can be limited, we must value every minute.
to enable pupils to make maximum progress in their academic and social development;
· to help pupils develop the skills of an independent learner;
· to promote cooperation between home and school in supporting each child's learning;
· to further enhance educational experiences provided in school;
· to consolidate and reinforce learning in school as children practise skills taught in lessons;
· to help children develop good work habits for the future and to prepare them for the homework expectations of high school.
How is our approach to homework at Rainford CE linked to the latest academic research?
At all times, our aims are rooted in academic research, particularly that of the Education Endowment Fund (EEF) which states that,
“Homework has an impact by enabling pupils to undertake independent learning to practice and consolidate skills, conduct in-depth inquiry, prepare for lessons or revise for exams.”
The EEF’s evidence around research into effective homework suggests that,
“How homework relates to learning during normal school time is important. In the most effective examples, homework was an integral part of learning, rather than an add-on.”
Staff and pupils at Rainford CE, therefore, regard homework as an integral part of the curriculum: it is planned and prepared alongside all other programmes of learning. Consequently, our teachers specifically set homework which is directly linked to their current curriculum in class e.g. every child from Y1-Y6 practise spellings at home following the same spelling pattern which is being learned in school that week.
Furthermore, we acknowledge the EEF’s positive findings around use of technology for homework tasks which states that,
“[Homework] involving digital technology typically have greater impact (+ 6 months).”