Year group

Phonics

Reading

Mathematics

Early Years

Reception

Practice of sounds and spelling of phase words.

Daily reading – quantity dependent upon stage.

Number work via mathematics games 

Year group

Core Subjects

Reading

Spellings

Times Tables and Division Facts

Years 1 – 5

Reading comprehension or mathematics - usually linked to work taught in class

Daily reading – quantity dependent upon age

Weekly

Weekly

Given out

Given on a Friday to return on a Tuesday

Daily – signed by the parent on a daily basis

Given on a Monday to be tested on the following Monday

Given on a Friday to be tested on the following Friday

Frequency

Weekly

Reading diaries should be brought into class on a daily basis.

Will be photocopied and kept in a spelling homework book

Will be written in reading diary and pupils will need to practice these at home

Holiday Homework

Holiday homework will often be connected to the forthcoming unit of study and may be a research task or presentation to prepare pupils for the unit ahead.

Year group

English

Mathematics

Reading

Spellings

Times Tables and Division Facts

Year 6

Reading comprehension

Usually linked to work taught in class

Daily reading e.g. one chapter

Weekly

Weekly

Given out

Given on a Monday to return on a Friday

Given on a Friday to return on a Tuesday

Daily – signed by the parent on a daily basis

Given on a Monday to be tested on the following Monday

Given on a Friday to be tested on the following Friday

Frequency

In Year 6, homework for English and mathematics will be given weekly

Reading diaries should be brought into class on a daily basis.

Will be photocopied and kept in a spelling homework book

Will be written in reading diary and pupils will need to practice these at home

N.B. As pupils approach end of key stage 2 assessments, it is likely that frequency of homework and type may change e.g. practice test papers may be sent home to consolidate and revise key skills.