Would you be happy if your child only changed their reading book once a week and had no other homework?

[nappyaddict]

I know it's not a huge deal in the grand scheme of things but one of the schools we looked round the other day said they only change reading books once a week which didn't seem very much to me. They don't get any other homework (which I am happy about and is making me lean towards this school than the others) but when I have asked other people what happens at their school they either say they don't have homework but change their book a few times a week or they only change their book once a week but they have other homework aswell.

My ds2 school (infants only) change their books every day ! They works through different reading schemes (ORT and others). It is not a hot house at all. The teachers and their t/a's are v. organised. Ds2 brings home a book every night and I read it with him, make a note of any difficulties etc in reading diary. The next morning t/a goes through every child's book and either changes them if all is ok or addresses any concerning comments in diaries. They are heard reading almost every day by teacher, t/a or parent helper.

My ds1 went to same school and he's reading came on leaps and bounds using their methods. I don't think this is exceptional in that they are 'super' organised or overstaffed - It is a state school. I just think it is their priority and they work their day around ensuring it gets done.

Your sons reading sounds more like a 'library' book than a literacy tool. Not sure what to think

ooops sorry - they are not in that school yet are they ... my mistake

If you want them to read more, then use your own books or go to the library.

Yes, I would be bloody ecstatic!

I'd be very happy about no homework (bar times tables and spellings which I do think are important) but would probably prefer the reading book to be changed more often.

If no homework and one book a week is fine .... how comes we have poor literacy levels in this country ? We have one of the worst reading levels at age 9 compared to anywhere else in Europe.

There is nothing wrong with 10 mins in the evening reading a short book given by school or bought by yourself/library and practicing letter formation - it can only be a good thing, surely ?!