Homework guide - the role and responsibilities

The role and responsibilities of:

school management (including PTs in secondary schools)

  • to promote and publicise the homework policy
  • to support staff, pupils and parents in homework
  • to be aware of the specific needs of carers, bilingual parents and travelling families
  • to identify and address any staff development needs when developing homework policy
  • to monitor and evaluate the homework policy

the class teacher

  • to promote and support the homework policy
  • to set and explain the homework task
  • to mark and give feedback to pupils
  • to report to parents about homework.

the pupils

  • to recognise the important part homework plays in their education
  • to keep their parents informed about homework;
  • to keep the homework diary up to date

the parent

  • to be aware of the homework policy
  • to encourage and support their child
  • to encourage their child to participate in supported study opportunities

Communication of homework policy

  • school policy distributed annually to parents
  • 'homework charters' agreed and signed
  • effective use of a homework diary
  • effective reporting to parents about homework
  • appropriate parent workshops and meetings

Implementation, monitoring and review

  • arrangements should be indicated in the policy

Non-completion and non-return of homework

  • arrangements should be indicated in the policy

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