Homework

Regular homework supports your child's learning and is a great way for parents to get involved in their education. Check out our homework guidelines for all age groups.

A parent’s interest can spark enthusiasm in a child and help teach the most important lesson of all - that learning can be fun.

The following times are a guideline for weekly homework. More detailed information can be found in the downloads below.

Your Child’s Age	School Year	Average Homework Per Week	Types of Homework
5 years	Reception	10 minutes, 3 times per week	Reading and phonics activities
6 years	Year 1	Up to 15 minutes, 3 times per week	Subject specific and topic related activities
7 years	Year 2	Up to 20 minutes, 3 times per week	Subject specific and topic related activities
8-10 years	Year 3-5	Up to 40 minutes, 4 times per week	Subject specific and topic related activities
11 years	Year 6	Up to 1 hour, 4 times per week	Subject specific and topic related activities
11-14 years	Year 7-9	Up to 2 hours, 4 times per week	Subject specific
14-16 years	Year 10-11	Up to 2 hours, 4 times per week	Subject specific
16-18 years	Year 12-13 (Sixth Form)	5 hours minimum per subject per week	Subject specific

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Homework

A parent’s interest can spark enthusiasm in a child and help teach the most important lesson of all - that learning can be fun.

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