Parents
BBC BackPage
Welcome to BackPage a site where parents of primary school kids share their top video tips about helping with homework.
There are lots of videos already on the site for you to view, however if you make a video of your own you can even submit that to the site so that everyone can share your top tip.
http://www.bbcbackpage.co.uk/|
The Standards Site
According to the Standards Site, a 'good, well-managed homework programme helps children and young people to develop the skills and attitudes they will need, for successful lifelong learning'.
Homework also supports the development of independent learning skills, and provides parents with an opportunity to take part in their children's education.
This site offers help and advice for parents including links to other relevant websites.
It also identifies how homework can help achieve better relationships between parents, students and teachers.
http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/homework/|
Parents Centre
Government guidelines on homework give a broad indication of how much time pupils might reasonably be expected to spend on homework.
The guidelines emphasise the importance of homework and how it helps your child to learn, rather than focusing on whether it takes a certain amount of time.
If you need information on how much homework your child should be given a week then this site is perfect for you.
www.parentscentre.gov.uk|
British Dyslexia Association
Homework can be a frustrating and upsetting experience for dyslexic children and their parents on a daily basis. The British Dyslexia Association website provides tips to help make homework a more profitable experience.
First of all, remember: the purpose of homework is to practise something that your child is already familiar with. You will find lots more advice on this website.
http://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/homework.html|
Parents Centre - Help Your Child Discover
Parents and teachers are partners in helping children learn.
Together they can improve the quality of a child's education. The DfES and QCA value the role parents have in helping their children learn.
They have created a number of subject-specific leaflets to help parents in this important task.
These leaflets are free to download and have been designed to support you in helping your child with their school work.
http://www.parentscentre.gov.uk/discover/|
Homework Helpers
Teachers know that regular homework is essential to a child's success at school and in National Tests.
The Homework Helpers website has been written to help you help your child.
The homework activities closely follow the Primary School National Curriculum, reinforce classroom teaching, and allow you to get more involved with your child's education.
The site was devised by experienced teachers.
Each activity is designed to be self-contained and easily completed in one sitting.
Includes guidance and advice to ensure your child gets the most out of the activities.
http://www.longman.co.uk/tt_pri/sci_home|
BBC - Secondary Homework Help
It is estimated that parents spend an average of six hours a week on helping their children with homework. If you show interest and give support early on, it will encourage your child to develop positive attitudes to learning, in and out of school.
You will benefit, too. You'll get to know your child's particular strengths and difficulties and you will also find out what she's studying. Your child's school will also gain by having motivated pupils and well-informed parents who are fully involved with their children's education.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/parents/work/|
BBC - Dynamo Parents
Dynamic learning with DynaMo helps put learning into practice! DynaMo is an exciting home learning service for children aged 5 - 9 across TV programmes, books, videos and the Internet, and will help you as a parent to get involved in your child's learning as you join in the activities and games together.
All the activities have been created in line with curriculum needs and are designed to complement your child's school work in Maths, English, Science and History.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/dynamo/|
Topmarks Education
Studies in Britain have shown that children who are supported by their families with homework are likely to perform significantly better in academic examinations at 16 years old and beyond than those who do not.
If we want our children to be successful in school, family involvement is important. Parents who take an interest in their children's homework have a better knowledge of their education. Additionally, children who are able to complete assignments successfully are likely to develop a good working attitude.
This site will help you achieve this
www.topmarks.co.uk/Parents/Homework.aspx|
Department for Children, Schools and Families Homework Guidelines
Research over a number of years in this and other countries has shown that homework can
make an important contribution to pupils progress at school.
An OFSTED Report published in 1995 (Homework in Primary and Secondary Schools, HMSO, London) confirmed that, many pupils and their parents saw work done at home as a valuable and essential part of school work... . Also the 1996/97 OFSTED Annual Report noted that homework is important at all stages in a child s education and that when used properly, it extends the challenge open to the pupil and ensures that teaching time is used to maximum effect .DfES put together a homework guideline which is of benefit to both parents and teachers alike.
www.dfes.gov.uk/homework/|