Home Learning/Homework in Primary Schools
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Home Learning atBawtry MayflowerClaire Dunn
Bawtry Mayflower
Our school is in the market town of Bawtry on the outskirts of Doncaster.
Formed in 1981. Most of our children
come from Bawtry and Austerfield.
We currently have 284 children from nursery through to Year 6.
Bawtry MayflowerOur vision: To have happy, independent children who are confident in achieving their very best.
We aim to achieve this by: Creating independent
learners through an exciting and relevant curriculum which supports and challenges all.
Ensuring children are actively involved in the next steps in their learning.
Nurturing pride and respect in themselves, others and the environment.
Action Research at Bawtry Mayflower
At Bawtry Mayflower we are all lifelong learners.
Reflect on current practise
Research alternative approaches
Implement new
approaches
Measure impact
Action Research at Bawtry Mayflower
Promoting independent
learning through continuous
provision in Year 1
Juggling with Times Tables in Year 6
A creative approach to teaching grammar in
Year 2
Developing independence in
science investigations in
Year 4
Paired reading to close the gap for disadvantaged
childrenYear 3
Transition into Year 1 from Foundation
Stage
Rationale for the project Parent Surveys completed in 2014:My child receives appropriate homework for their age
Foundation Stage: 76% agreed/strongly agreedKey Stage 1: 90% agreed/strongly agreedKey Stage 2: 76% agreed/strongly agreed
Reflect on current practise
Baseline DataReflect on
current practise
Baseline DataReflect on
current practise
Vision and Key Aims
Development of the key aims for home learning:
Increased responsibility for own learning Build resilience Develop key skills and knowledge Interesting/engaging tasks that children
want to complete Stimulate enthusiasm for learning Inform parents and carers about learning in
school Supports parents to support their children
Research alternative approaches
Trialling Approaches Creation of a panel of parents to act as a
sounding board Trialling of new approaches
Flipped Learning Chilli challenge linked to topic Practical application of a taught skill
Feedback from children and parents against the key aims for home learning
Research alternative approaches
Home Learning Policy Creation of our Home Learning Policy
centred around the key aims, giving teachers guidance on:
Rationale for the policy Types of home learning set Frequency Feedback and marking
Implementation into all classes
Implement new
approaches
Home Learning Policy Home Learning as opposed to home work We believe in encouraging our children to
enjoy their learning by providing them with interesting and challenging tasks and activities in school and at home that help them to become confident, happy and successful individuals through:
Home learning that is necessary Home learning that supports and challenges
all Links school learning with home learning
Implement new
approaches
Measuring the Impact Discussion with children and children
surveys
Monitoring of home learning set against the key aims of the policy
Discussion with teachers
Parent Surveys
Measure impact
Home Learning in FSIt was fun
making this with my daddy.
Seth
I used cardboard and glue and paint
to make my dragon mask.
Mia
Measure impact
Home Learning in KS1I made a space model. I liked
making it with my sister and my
mummy. Ava Y1.
I made some flowers with scented paper. I liked choosing all the
materials to use. Alfie Y2
Measure impact
Home Learning in KS2
Measure impact
Children’s VoiceHome learning is fun
because we can choose what we want
to do and how we present our learning.
Beth Y3
I like being able to watch videos of my teacher at home.
When it comes to the lesson, I know what
to do.Naomi Y2
Home learning improves your skills
for school and makes you a better learner.
Sam Y4
Home Learning set helps me with my
class work in lessons.Leanna Y5
Measure impact
Parental ViewsMeasure impact
Next Steps Follow up on monitoring of
home learning set and next steps
Continue to develop flipped learning element
In depth surveys for next steps
Continue to research new approaches to meet key aims
Continue to ask children for their views
Reflect on current practise
Next Steps for Bawtry Mayflower
Continue to give teachers the autonomy to complete action research
Share good practise and learn from others Continue to take risks to improve
children’s outcomes Develop more robust approach to action
Research
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