Brain%20Builders

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Brain Builders

• An innovative approach to providing effective
  homework at Stokes Wood Primary School

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Current Situation

• Since their introduction at the stat of 2005, we
  are pleased that for many children, Brain
  Builders have proved to be a very successful way
  of completing good quality homework.
• We are aware that those who are most successful
  spend time working and discussing tasks with
  parents.

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Our aim

• In order to extend learning, we are providing a
  well planned series of activities which have
  clear links with work completed in the classroom.
• In addition, we are offering something that
  children can take control of, actively engage
  with and take pride in.

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How are we achieving this?

• Children receive their Brain Builder tasks each
  week.
• There are opportunities during school time to
  review and discuss Brain Builder tasks.
• Brain Builders are high profile and high status.

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Brain Builders in action

• We believe that Brain Builders are an excellent
  way in which to provide high quality out of
  school learning they will continue to evolve
  and improve.
• For this to happen, staff, pupils and parents
  must be involved in evaluating and developing the
  concept.

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How can you support your child?

• Give children time to talk about what they have
  to do just the process of explaining and
  discussing the task will help your child to
  understand.
• Offer ideas on how to present the work.
• Give children a space to work which is away from
  other distractions.

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How can you support your child? (continued)

• Give homework a high status in your house and
  make it a priority.
• Try to set aside specific homework times/evenings
  and make time to work with your child.
• Ensure that some days are homework free.
• Reward excellent work.

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What Now?

• Brain Builders are a partnership between school
  and home. For them to be effective everybody
  needs to be working towards a common aim. Good
  quality homework will help us to achieve Success
  for all.