Home Learning
How does Home Learning work at Rushmere Hall?
All Home Learning activities are sent home via MCAS on Friday and your child will bring home a paper copy, too.
Children in all year groups are expected to read, or be read to, at home 5 times per week for at least 10 minutes.
What should children do with their Home Learning activity sheet?
Bring it home and complete it.
Show their completed Home Learning to you. Please check it and mark it! If you are worried that your child found it very tricky, talk to the class teacher.
We ask you to mark your child’s Home Learning because we know that marking on the spot is the most effective way of giving feedback. It will also help you to understand how well your child is getting on at school.
Children should bring the Home Learning back into school.
The class teacher will check the Home Learning, stamp with a 1 House Point stamp and return it to your child.
What happens if my child doesn’t do their Home Learning?
We will reward children who do their Home Learning with a house point and praise.
We will not sanction children who do not do their Home Learning, however if it has not been completed for a number of weeks, we will contact you to check everything is okay.
Why do Home Learning?
Research shows that primary school pupils who complete Home Learning are on average 3 months ahead of their peers.
It builds good habits which prepare children for high school.
It gives you an insight into the work your child is doing at school and allows you to see how they are progressing.
It can start a conversation between you and your child and the class teacher about progress and any further support that may be needed.
How long should it take?
Between 5 and 15 minutes and each task will give a recommended time.
If the task is taking your child longer, feel free to let them stop, unless they want to continue.
What will my child need to complete their Home Learning?
What if my child finds the Home Learning too easy or too hard?
If the Home Learning is too easy, that’s okay. The purpose of the Home Learning is to practice skills which have already been taught in class. It’s repeated practice, so finding it easy is fine.
If the Home Learning is too hard, that’s okay too. Allow your child to stop after the recommended time and give them lots of praise. Tell your child’s class teacher if they’re finding it much too hard - we can help.
Any top tips?
All Home Learning activities are sent home via MCAS on Friday and your child will bring home a paper copy, too.
Children in all year groups are expected to read, or be read to, at home 5 times per week for at least 10 minutes.
What should children do with their Home Learning activity sheet?
Bring it home and complete it.
Show their completed Home Learning to you. Please check it and mark it! If you are worried that your child found it very tricky, talk to the class teacher.
We ask you to mark your child’s Home Learning because we know that marking on the spot is the most effective way of giving feedback. It will also help you to understand how well your child is getting on at school.
Children should bring the Home Learning back into school.
The class teacher will check the Home Learning, stamp with a 1 House Point stamp and return it to your child.
What happens if my child doesn’t do their Home Learning?
We will reward children who do their Home Learning with a house point and praise.
We will not sanction children who do not do their Home Learning, however if it has not been completed for a number of weeks, we will contact you to check everything is okay.
Why do Home Learning?
Research shows that primary school pupils who complete Home Learning are on average 3 months ahead of their peers.
It builds good habits which prepare children for high school.
It gives you an insight into the work your child is doing at school and allows you to see how they are progressing.
It can start a conversation between you and your child and the class teacher about progress and any further support that may be needed.
How long should it take?
Between 5 and 15 minutes and each task will give a recommended time.
If the task is taking your child longer, feel free to let them stop, unless they want to continue.
What will my child need to complete their Home Learning?
- A pencil
- A place to work
- Your support and encouragement
What if my child finds the Home Learning too easy or too hard?
If the Home Learning is too easy, that’s okay. The purpose of the Home Learning is to practice skills which have already been taught in class. It’s repeated practice, so finding it easy is fine.
If the Home Learning is too hard, that’s okay too. Allow your child to stop after the recommended time and give them lots of praise. Tell your child’s class teacher if they’re finding it much too hard - we can help.
Any top tips?
- Children like routine, so setting a specific time aside each week when they complete their Home Learning is a good idea.
- Praise, praise, praise and keep it light and fun. Stop if your child is not in the right frame of mind and either come back to it another time or talk to your child’s class teacher.
- Make sure your child has somewhere quiet to work and a pencil to use
- Talk about any concerns with your child’s class teacher
- Prioritise reading with your child over the Home Learning activity - this is THE most important thing you can do for your child!