Introduction
This support package on homework contains a range of staff development materials designed to help schools get parents involved in their children's homework.
A parent-friendly leaflet that highlights the difference that parents can make by taking an interest in their child's homework. This leaflet is available through schools or can be downloaded from this website.
PDF file: Making the Difference - Homework
An HTML version of the Making the Difference - Homework leaflet is available on the Scottish Executive website.
Schools may wish to use this leaflet as the basis of their own communication with parents or schools may amend the html text as appropriate to suit local circumstances.
More detailed, practical information about homework is also available on the Parentzone website. Schools may wish to use these materials to enhance the information made available to parents through the leaflet.
'Making the difference' is a series of information packages for parents and schools to support parents' involvement in their children's learning.
The format of the packages is designed to be as flexible and adaptable as possible, enabling local authorities, schools and parents to draw on and combine the materials in ways that best suit their local wishes and circumstances.
'Making the difference' is produced by:
