At Five Elms Primary, we value homework as an important part of each child’s learning journey, helping to build independence, reinforce classroom learning, and strengthen the home–school partnership.
EYFS:
Our youngest learners are encouraged to share books, stories and read daily at home, practise number facts to 5 and occasionally take part in family-based project learning.
These projects promote creativity, parental engagement, and collaboration — making learning a shared and enjoyable experience.
KS1 and KS2:
In Key Stage 1 and 2, we place a strong focus on learning our times tables and number facts to 10.
We practice our number facts by using Numbots. Numbots is an engaging online maths programme designed to help children develop a strong understanding of number recognition, addition, and subtraction through fun, interactive games.
We practice our times tables by using Times Tables Rockstars, where children enjoy a
healthy sense of competition as they improve their maths fluency.We practice our times tables by using
Times Tables Rockstars, where children enjoy a healthy sense of competition as they improve their maths fluency.
Reading continues to be a key priority — children are expected to read every day at home and log their reading on our online diary, Boom Reader. This tool tracks reading frequency, allows parents to add comments, and rewards pupils with points they can use to personalise their own avatar, making reading both fun and motivating.
Year 6:
Our Year 6 pupils are expected to continue daily reading and Times Tables Rockstars practice, as well as complete activities from their CGP books, which support and extend their classroom learning. These books are an excellent resource for SATs preparation and revision.
At every stage, homework at Five Elms supports children in becoming confident, self-motivated learners — ready to take on new challenges both in and out of school.