Home learning at Wheatley covers the things that children do outside of normal school hours that contribute to their learning, in response to guidance from the school. Home learning encompasses a whole range of activities instigated by teachers and parents to support children's learning and development.
The key focus at every age is on the core skills with a supplementary home learning project each term. There are specific home learning procedures for reading and writing.
Age Group | Reading Activities/Tasks |
Reception |
A minimum of 5 reads recorded on the reading record sheet each week Completion of a weekly reading challenge for reception pupils |
Years 1 and 2 |
A minimum of 5 reads recorded on the reading record sheet each week Completion of a weekly reading challenge for Year 1/2 |
Years 3 and 4 |
A minimum of 5 reads recorded on the reading record sheet each week Completion of a weekly reading challenge for Year 3/4 |
Years 5 and 6 |
A minimum of 5 reads recorded on the reading record sheet each week Completion of a weekly reading challenge for Year 5/6 Supplementary reading comprehension activities for SATs practice |
All children have a home learning book that encompasses all of their home learning activities. Children have a reading record sheet within their home learning book which enables them to record what they have been reading, encouraging them to explore a wide range of genres.
Children develop their writing skills through the termly topic activities that are sent home. As part of these, they may be required to produce a poster, write a letter or create a presentation, with the aim of giving children the opportunity to write for a real purpose.
Home learning also offers children the opportunity to practise their spelling, punctuation and grammar through their extended writing and as a result of discrete activities.
Year Group |
Writing, Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar Activities |
Reception |
Busy book activities sent home termly |
Years 1 and 2 |
Year 1 and 2 target word lists for weekly practise Additional writing and grammar activities where appropriate |
Years 3 and 4 | Weekly spelling lists and spelling activities |
Years 5 and 6 |
SPAG online home learning set weekly Targeted activities for end of key stage assessments (Year 6 only) |