At Widmer End, we believe that learning is a life-long process and that learning at home is an essential part of a child’s education. Home learning is any work or activity completed outside of lesson time. In Reception, children's home learning achievements are celebrated and shared within class.
The purpose of home learning is to:
In Reception, weekly activities set are as follows:
We expect children to have an opportunity to read with an adult daily, and for a minimum of 15 minutes to be spent on other homework set.
Holidays and project work
At Widmer End, we feel that children should take the time to have a natural break from school during the holidays.
There is no home learning set over Christmas and Easter breaks. During the summer holidays, children will be set a task to do at home as part of their transition to the next year group.