To help children develop strong learning habits and build the key skills needed for the rest of Key Stage 2, we ask families to support the following weekly homework expectations.

📚 Reading – at least 3 times a week

• Children should read a minimum of three times each week, ideally aloud to an adult when possible.
• This can include school reading books, library books or books from home.
• Please sign your child’s reading record each time they read.
• Regular reading supports fluency, vocabulary and comprehension.

🔡 Spellings

• Weekly spelling lists will be sent home each week.
• Children should practise these regularly using strategies such as look–cover–write–check.
• Spellings will be tested weekly in school.

🔢 Maths

• A short weekly maths task will be set to reinforce learning from class.
• Activities may include written methods, number facts, problem solving or real‑life maths (e.g., time, money, measure).

🎸 Times Tables Rock Stars

• Children are expected to use Times Tables Rock Stars (TTRS) at least once a week to build speed and confidence with multiplication facts.
• By the end of Year 4, children should know all times tables up to 12 × 12.
• Short, regular sessions (5–10 minutes) are most effective.

🌟 How Families Can Help

• Try to keep homework sessions calm, short and positive.
• Encourage effort, celebrate perseverance, and make learning enjoyable.