St Mary's CEVE Primary School

HOMEWORK SURVEY

October 2016

We are currently reviewing our homework policy and we would like to hear more of your views on homework at St Mary's Primary School.

One of the most complex issues with homework is the range of differing views as to what it should look like for your own children. Therefore we would appreciate it if you could take the time to complete this questionnaire before 31st October 2016.

Our new homework policy will evolve as we see what you want for your children as well as what staff and governors feel is appropriate and effective.

Thank you for your views.

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* 1. Are you in favour of homework for primary aged pupils?

Yes

Please give your reasons.

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* 2. In your opinion should homework be given to pupils in Reception and should older pupils be given an increased homework schedule to prepare them for secondary school?

Yes Reception children should be given homework.

No Reception children should not be given homework.

Yes older pupils should have an increased homework schedule to prepare them for secondary school.

No older pupils do not need an increased homework schedule.

If yes what would this look like?

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* 3. What would you like to see as homework for your child? What is important to you as regular reinforcement of learning?

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* 4. If children do not complete homework and return it to school when requested to do so how would you suggest the school responds?

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* 5. How do you feel about the project type homework set by some year groups? Do you enjoy getting involved in these?

I/We like project type homework.

I/We do not like project type homework.

Please give reasons for your answer.

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* 6. We have offered space and time for children unable to access resources at home to complete homework in school. Is this something you would support?

Yes

Please give reasons for your answer.

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* 7. Reading and spellings are currently key homework activities - how do you feel about this?

I/We believe that reading and spellings are important homework ingredients.

I/We do not believe reading and spellings to be important homework ingredients.

Please explain your reasons.

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* 8. Do you feel Mathletics is a good way of supporting your child in maths?

Yes

If not why not?

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* 9. Do you believe there any reasons why children may be being exempt from homework?

Yes

If yes what would these reasons be?

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* 10. Could homework be something you engage in as a family and share with us rather than something we set?

Yes

Please explain any ideas you may have and use the space below for any additional observations/comments.