Home Learning

Manor Way Homework

At Manor Way, we strive to be happy and successful learners by developing our academic and personal potential. Parents are a child’s first teacher, which is why we believe that our learning is not refined to the school working week but is taken beyond that into the home.

For our home learning, we expect all pupils to read daily, practise their Maths and English skills and enrich their understanding through collaborative projects. To do this, we use a range of online platforms as well as sending home paper-based learning.

Supporting Your Child’s Learning Journey at Manor Way

At Manor Way Primary Academy, we believe that homework is a wonderful opportunity for children to flourish, allowing them to celebrate their classroom discoveries and build lasting confidence in a relaxed home setting.

The Power of Practice

Homework is a vital bridge between school and home. It allows children to consolidate their learning, turning new ideas into lifelong skills. By revisiting a topic at home, children strengthen their memory and develop the independence they need to become lifelong learners. It also gives you a front-row seat to their progress, letting you see first-hand the incredible milestones they are achieving each week.

How You Can Help Your Child Shine Even Brighter

Create a Positive Space: Designate a quiet, comfortable "learning nook" where your child feels focused and inspired.
Encourage the Effort: Celebrate the "try"! Praising your child’s perseverance and focus builds the resilience they need to tackle any challenge.
The 'Learning Partner' Approach: You don't need to be the teacher; simply being a supportive "body double" nearby or asking your child to explain their work to you is one of the most effective ways to boost their understanding.
Keep it Light: Short, focused bursts of activity are often more effective for primary school children. Keeping the atmosphere light and encouraging ensures that learning remains an enjoyable adventure.

"Every bit of encouragement at home fuels a child's spark in the classroom."

Each week, our learners are expected to:

Preschool	All pupils come home with a library book on their library day. Please read this book with your child at home before returning the following week. We have a new Little Wandle phonics rhyme every 2 weeks. The video will be posted on Class Dojo. Please practise the rhyme and the actions with your child. When they know all their Rhymes they are awarded their Rhyme Badge in Praise Assembly. Practical maths activity is set on Class Dojo fortnightly e.g go on a number hunt and take photographs.
Reception	All pupils come home with a library book. Please read this book with your children. Pupils bring their Little Wandle reading book home on a Wednesday, to read to you daily and return to school the following Wednesday. When pupils have read 10 times they are awarded a reading certificate. Each child is allocated a library day. They choose a new book every week. Please read and record in their reading record. Sounds, words and tricky words introduced, will be shared weekly on Class Dojo for pupils to practise at home. Letter formation activities are sent home at the start of each half term. Number formation
Year 1	All pupils come home with a library book. Please read this book with your children. Pupils bring their Little Wandle reading book on a Wednesday, which you should read with them daily, record in their diary and bring to school daily. Little Wandle spellings and tricky words will be shared weekly on Class Dojo for pupils to practise at home. Numbots 10 mins per week Maths activity in homework book
Year 2	10 mins a night reading their school reading book. Weekly spellings on Ed Shed TTRS 10 mins over the week Maths activity in homework book Optional - 3 nuggets on Century Tech
Year 3 and 4	10 mins a night reading their school reading book. Weekly spellings on Ed Shed 3 nuggets on Century Tech TTRS 10 mins over the week
Year 5 and 6	10 mins a night reading their school reading book. Weekly spellings on EdShed 3 nuggets on Century Tech TTRS 15 mins over the week CGP SPaG book x 1-2 pages +Year 6 Maths SATs books x 2 pages Reading SATs book x 2 pages

School and Home - Working in Partnership
If you have any questions about homework or need any ideas and inspiration please contact your child’s class teacher and book an appointment. If your teacher notices that your child is not completing homework they will contact you to see how they can support with ideas, motivation or in school support.