St John Fisher Catholic Primary School

Learning at home is an essential part of a child’s education. A child is in school for around six and a half hours a day, and learning does not (and should not) stop when a child leaves the school premises. Regular Home Learning is important as it gives children the opportunity to consolidate skills that they have learnt at school, as well as developing and improving important life skills. Children develop confidence and independence with their learning and these skills will support them throughout their time at school and into adult life. Home Learning is defined as ‘out of school tasks set for children as an extension of their learning’. Home Learning is aimed to promote a love of learning and discovery.

Reading with your child is vital. Research shows that it is the single most important thing parents can do to help their child. Research (OECD) found that children whose parents read with them in the first year of school benefit throughout their primary education and are still received that benefit throughout secondary school. It is important that parents read regularly with their child and that they talk together about what they have read. It's best to read little and often. We recommend 15-20 minutes daily. More information can be found in our Home Learning Policy.