Maths and Literacy homework will be given on Fridays to be completed by the following Friday. This will usually consist of a list of spellings to learn and a maths activity linked to the work done in class during the week.

In addition to this Mrs Eidsforth or Mrs Walmsley may give homework, often in the form of ‘finding out’ or ‘bringing in to school’, for the other subjects they teach in the Junior Class.

We consider homework to be much more than a written activity or sheet to be completed each week and would encourage you to discuss and encourage your child on a daily basis in ‘everyday’ activities which will help with progress in school.

With this letter is an information sheet about ways you can help your child in maths in his/her particular year group and includes activities such as calculating shopping bills, mental arithmetic and telling the time. If there is anything in the maths booklet that needs clarification please call into school for more details.

Also please encourage your child to read at home (every day if possible). If your child is a fluent reader then discuss the plot or characters with them to improve their comprehension skills. The Junior children read fiction and non-fiction books in school and we like them to take them home to share with you. They must remember however to bring them to school every day as they read in class each day.

During certain times of the year the older Juniors will be given more ‘formal’ homework in preparation for SATS or for those interested in taking the Clitheroe Grammar entrance examinations.

We would also encourage you to work with your child on their individual Maths and English targets which were on their end of year reports. This may include handwriting practice or learning key spellings or multiplication tables. Please call into school if you need help with this.

SO IF YOUR CHILD TELLS YOU THAT HE/SHE HAS NO HOMEWORK – IGNORE THEM – THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING THEY CAN DO!