St Peter's believes in the importance of prioritising homework which is going to have the most amount of impact on their learning in primary school.  Research shows that homework has a positive impact on average (+ 3 months progress) in Primary School (Education Endowment Foundation, 2004). 

Homework  reinforces concepts taught in class, enabling children to practise and solidify their understanding in a familiar environment. This repetition fosters long-term retention of knowledge. Additionally, homework promotes essential skills such as time management and self-discipline, as children learn to balance their education with other activities. Furthermore, it encourages parental involvement, allowing parents to engage with their child’s learning and monitor academic progress. 

There are also plenty of home learning opportunities on our website. Please visit the 'Children' tab, as well as the 'Curriculum' tab for more resources. Children will also be occasionally given project homework which is linked to their topic in class or whole school learning. This will vary depending on the year group. Year 6 may also be given extra homework at times in order to prepare for their SAT exams.

Please note that children with special educational needs may have adaptations to the expectations outlined above. This will be communicated to parents by the class teacher.

We would appreciate your support and hope that you also value the importance of ensuring that children are completing their weekly homework.