Routine – set a time each to complete their HW in a quiet space free of distractions. 

Support but don’t complete -  help them to complete the HW but avoid doing it for them. 

Positive and encouragement – celebrate completion and challenges overcome. Avoid negative comments about subjects or past struggles. 

Prompt – ‘what do you know already about this?’ or ‘How could you approach this question’ – again, not completing but supporting. 

Everyday life – help your child see the relevance of homework to jobs and everyday life. 

Reading – read along with your child using the reading fluency and comprehension strategies. 

Time – ensure your child spends no more and no less than 30 min. on each task and refer to the timetable in their booklet.