Homework guide

• The benefits of homework
• Developing a homework policy
• The purposes of homework
• Types of homework
• The frequency and duration of homework
• The nature of homework
• Study skills and supported study
• Marking and feedback
• The role and responsibilities of
• Communication of homework policy
• Implementation, monitoring and review
• Non-completion and non-return of homework
• Early Years establishments
• Primary schools
• Secondary schools
• Special educational needs
• Homework diaries
• Quality assurance

North Lanarkshire Council's Education Department is firmly committed to raising the attainment of all pupils in its schools, and recognises the significant contribution homework can make to the personal, social and academic success of the individual pupil

Homework provides an opportunity for parent and child to share purposeful learning opportunities in the supportive atmosphere of the home. It can, therefore, become a vehicle for developing and enhancing partnership and raising pupil attainment.

Much good practice already exists in North Lanarkshire schools. These homework guidelines incorporate the best of this good practice.

The benefits of homework

A well managed homework policy can bring about benefits for both pupils and parents.

For pupils, these may include:

• a sense of responsibility for their own learning;
• opportunities for additional learning time;
• improved pupil self-confidence and motivation;

and

• the formation of study skills.

and for parents these may include:

• sharing in their child's learning;
• showing an interest in their child's education;

and

• monitoring their child's progress.