Homework policy: examples
See examples of homework policies from primary, secondary and special schools to help you write your own. Also, adapt our sample clause for handling the impact of AI tools on homework.
- Primary school
- Secondary school
- Special school
- Multi-academy trust
- Sample AI clause
Primary school
Shadwell Primary School in Leeds has a homework policy that covers:
- When pupils take books home for reading
- How long they should spend reading at home
- English and maths homework
- Spelling and times tables expectations
- Additional half-termly homework tasks, such as a learning log and key instant recall facts
- Instances when pupils may receive additional homework
- How homework will be recorded
- Rewards and sanctions
Secondary school
Chelmsford County High School for Girls in Essex has a school-wide homework policy setting out:
- The importance of homework
- Types of homework that could be set
- How much time different year groups should spend on homework
Special school
North Ridge High School in Manchester has a homework policy that explains:
- How homework may differ in form, expectations and outcomes
- How long the school recommends pupils spend on homework
- The roles of the class teacher, leadership team and governing board, and parents and carers
- The homework that different Key Stages and learners will get
- Marking, feedback and pupil absence
The policy also includes a homework timetable.
Multi-academy trust
STEP Academy Trust has homework policies set for its schools that are agreed by the board of trustees. Each policy has been adapted slightly for each school.
To find the homework policies, scroll down in the 'Policy' search box in the top-right corner, and select 'STEP homework policy' – you'll see a list with links to homework policies for each of the trust's schools.
Sample AI clause
The DfE has advised that you may wish to review your homework policy to consider the impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools (such as ChatGPT and Google Bard) on homework and unsupervised work.
Adapt our example text below to suit your school's context and approach to AI.
Primary schools
Secondary schools
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