What is the purpose of Home Learning?
In order to extend the concept of traditional homework and to provide a more varied and fulfilling range of tasks, Landywood uses the term Home Learning.
Its purpose includes:
To learn new skills and knowledge
To practise skills and knowledge as a follow up to lessons in school
To prepare for lessons due to happen in school
To develop independent study skills and good study habits
To improve skills and confidence in different areas of study
To develop an enquiring mind
To provide opportunities for 1:1 attention
To enable parents to take an interest in and support their child’s learning
To encourage children to explore areas of interest to them.
Home Learning Guidance
Home Learning gives parents/carers an opportunity to be involved in their child’s learning. It consolidates the knowledge, understanding and skills taught in school. As children progress throughout the school home learning will enable them to become more independent learners.
Timetable
Regular weekly home learning throughout the school will consist of:
Reading every night for 10 minutes
Learning spellings/phonics (spelling lists are given on Mondays and are tested Fridays)
Times tables/number facts
Maths – every Friday to be completed for Tuesday
English – every Friday to be completed for Tuesday
Maths and English Home Learning will be differentiated to cater for the needs of the children.
What is the purpose of Home Learning?
In order to extend the concept of traditional homework and to provide a more varied and fulfilling range of tasks, Landywood uses the term Home Learning.
Its purpose includes:
To learn new skills and knowledge
To practise skills and knowledge as a follow up to lessons in school
To prepare for lessons due to happen in school
To develop independent study skills and good study habits
To improve skills and confidence in different areas of study
To develop an enquiring mind
To provide opportunities for 1:1 attention
To enable parents to take an interest in and support their child’s learning
To encourage children to explore areas of interest to them.
Home Learning Guidance
Home Learning gives parents/carers an opportunity to be involved in their child’s learning. It consolidates the knowledge, understanding and skills taught in school. As children progress throughout the school home learning will enable them to become more independent learners.
Timetable
Regular weekly home learning throughout the school will consist of:
Reading every night for 10 minutes
Learning spellings/phonics (spelling lists are given on Mondays and are tested Fridays)
Times tables/number facts
Maths – every Friday to be completed for Tuesday
English – every Friday to be completed for Tuesday
Maths and English Home Learning will be differentiated to cater for the needs of the children.