Homework is anything a child does outside of the normal school day that contributes to their learning, in response to guidance from the school. Homework can encompass a whole variety of activities instigated by both teachers and parents/carers to support a child's learning. For example, parents/carers who spend time reading stories to their child before bedtime are helping with homework.

Homework is an important part of a child's education, and can add much to a child's development. A key aim of our teaching and learning approach is for children to develop as independent learners, and we believe that homework is one of the ways in which children can acquire this skill. The aims and objectives of homework are to:

• encourage maximum progress in academic development;
• develop independent learning skills;
• promote cooperation between home and school to support learning:
• consolidate and reinforce learning in school;
• practice skills taught in lessons;
• develop good work habits for the future.