Homework Centre
Attention all parents!
Are you tired of homework battles?
Do you wish there was somewhere that your children could go to get help?
There is...
What is Planet Homework?
- a homework centre for 8 -16 year olds at Kirkby in Ashfield library
- a safe, supervised environment with space to work
- dedicated staff to support and help your child
- free internet access
- free photocopying and printing
- books on all curriculum subjects
- paper, pens, calculators etc
- revision guides for SATs and GCSE
- educational games to encourage literacy and numeracy skills.
When is it open?
- term time only
- Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 3.30pm - 6.30pm
- Friday - 3.30pm - 5.30pm.
How can I contact Planet Homework?
e-mail: christine.latimer@nottscc.gov.uk
tel: 01623 753236
address:
Kirkby in Ashfield Library
Ashfield Precinct
Kirkby in Ashfield
Nottinghamshire
NG17 7BQ
How can I help my child with homework?
- Encourage them to start their homework as soon as they get it, not wait until the last minute
- Make sure they understand what they have been asked to do. Secondary age pupils should have something written in their planner or homework diary
- Ask your child to explain the homework task and how it follows on from what they were studying at school. This should set the work in context
- Nominate somewhere at home as a homework area. It needs a flat surface, good lighting and resources such as pens, pencils, rulers, a dictionary and notebook to hand
- Set up a daily routine. Plan a homework timetable so you both know what your child needs to do and when
- Don’t be tempted to do the work for them. It might enable them to hand the work in on time but won’t help them develop the skills they need for the future
- Help your child to become an independent learner. Explain how to look up information or find a word in a dictionary rather than simply giving an answer in order to get the task finished
- Don't be tempted to teach your child methods you used at school. They may be taught differently now
- Turn off the television while your child is doing homework but do let them listen to music if they find it helpful
- Discourage your child from copying straight from books or the internet. Talk about the information together, work out the key facts and help your child to write these down as brief notes
- Be positive about your child's attempts and don't let homework become a chore
- Don't be tempted to correct your child’s homework. Schools need to know how much they understand and can do independently
- All libraries will have relevant resources, including internet access that your child can use
- Do ask library staff for help. They can make sure your child finds the right information at the right level.
What if I can't get to Planet Homework?
You can use your local library.
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