At Harper Bell SDA School, we are committed to building strong home/school links. Through our carefully designed, curriculum linked Homework Grids, we offer children and families to the opportunity to enrich the learning that takes place in school. We firmly believe that homework should allow children to share themes, ideas and curriculum content with their parents or carers in order to develop a shared understanding and enjoyment of what is taught in school.
Class teachers will provide homework each week to reinforce the learning in Reading, Writing and Maths. This is given out weekly. Weekly tasks are to be submitted on Wednesdays and books will be reissued on Fridays.
Homework Grids
Pupils from Reception to Year 6 are issued with a half termly homework grid. These grids contain a combination of topic/project based and Key Skills tasks. Children and families are encouraged to select the tasks they would like to complete and it is suggested that families support the process by providing materials and experiences to enhance outcomes. However, where pupils and families do not have access to materials, these can be provided or alternative tasks and activities can be selected from the grid. Each grid provides a wide range of choice with some activities requiring no materials at all.
All pupils will be given their homework grids on the first Friday of every half term. The tasks will be explained and requirements / suggestions reiterated. Children and families will then be able to access the grids on the school website if required. This homework is due in the last Monday of the half term.
Submission of digital homework
Homework is to be submitted on or by Wednesday of each week. Families of pupils producing work using digital resources can email work to homework@hbsda.bham.sch.uk. Please use your child’s name and class as the email header e.g. Joe Bloggs, year 2.
Ideally, parents should read with their children every day to help them develop a love of books and stories and help them to grow in confidence. We ask parents and carers to sign their child’s Reading Record to show that they have heard their child read and discussed their books with them on at least three occasions during each week.