Clapham Prep Schools and Homework

[susie100]

Thinking about schools for DD and considering a few in Clapham. I can't seem to find any info on the web about homework policy.

I feel quite strongly that the early years should be fairly homework free (just reading) so does anyone have experience of homwork policy for any of these schools? Any advice much appreciated:

Finton House
Thomas's
Parkgate House
Eton House
Broomwood Hall

Hiya,

I think you will find most independents are keen on homework, keener than state schools anyway. The rule of thumb at our school (Hornsby House) seems to be to add a 0 to your child's year. For example in year 1 they will be asked to do 10 mins homework per night Mon to Thurs plus reading and spellings. In Year 2 it will be 20 mins and 30 mins in year 3 so on.
I believe this gets ramped up in Year 5 and they have weekend homework and holiday work too as part of the secondary school exam prep.

My experience only goes up to year 2, tbh my children are quite happy to do the homework and it isn't too much of an issue. We are told to do a maximum of 20 mins per night and it usually takes less.

hth

Eaton House:

Just reading in Kindergarten (Reception)

Y1 15mins 3 times a week
Y2 20 mins 4 times a week
Y3 30 mins 5 times a week - but can do it at school

Have child at Thomas's in Year 1. Reading is every evening (though lenght unprescribed) and spelling Mon-Thurs. Seems very manageable and if you miss the odd reading session no criticism comes home in homework diary!