Homework in English schools can take many forms. For instance, young children in Year 1 (Primary) may have homework focsused on developing their reading or numeracy, whereas a student in Year 10 (Secondary) may be assigned essays, exam style questions or tasks designed to aid revision.

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As children get older, and move from Primary school to Secondary school, they will begin to study more subjects, each with their own homework requirements. To support students/pupils, schools may provide a homework timetable or simply make clear how many times a week homework is set, and for how long.

 

Both frequency and duration of homework will change as your child gets older, and it is important that you are aware of these changes in their school, so that you can support your child​ in completing their homework. Teachers will usually provide​ instructions, deadlines, and sometimes information about how the homework will be assessed (if it is).​​ Homework may also be adapted to meet the needs of individual students, such as those with special educational needs.​

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It's important to note that:

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1. Homework is not mandatory in English schools.

2. It is, however, common practice and it would be rare for your child not to have any homework at some point in their school journey.

3. Homework policies and practices can vary between schools and even individual teachers.

4. The amount of homework may also be influenced by curriculum changes.

5. Schools should make their homework expectations clear to parents. This is also typically shared with parents on the school website.

 

Please do contact your school if you have not been provided with the necessary information, or if you have further questions regarding homework. Please do read the Engaging Schools section if you would like more help or advice on how best to communicate with your child’s school.