Practical support

Providing the right setting for homework is an important part of supporting your child. This includes:

Routine

Routine is important: try to find a regular time when your child is not too tired, for example, a weekend morning or just after school. It should be a time when you are able to give support if needed.

Distractions

Make sure they are sitting in a good writing position at a table and that it’s in a reasonably quiet place; it should be well lit and clear of clutter. Encourage others in the house not to distract your child during homework!

Basic needs

Make sure your child isn’t tired, hungry, thirsty, cold or irritated when they sit down to do their homework. These all get in the way of concentration and learning.

When finished

Your child should sign the homework to show it has been done and comment on how easy/difficult it was.

You should sign the Parent/Carer comment box, then tick one of the boxes:

• With Help - if your child needed help to do the homework
• Alone - if your child worked alone
• Confidently - if your child worked alone and did the work confidently

There’s also space for you to write a comment to the teacher to share a difficulty or a special achievement, for example.

Finally, make sure the Workabook goes back to school on the right day.