GLF Schools

GLF Schools

GLF Schools was founded in 2012 in order to enable the federation of Glyn School (an academy in 2011) and Danetree Junior School. Together, we began our journey to become a MAT of more than 1000 talented staff working with over 10,000 children in 40 schools across 5 regions in southern England.

Our Schools

Banbury Region

Banstead Region

Berkshire & Hampshire Region

Caterham Region

Crawley Region

Didcot Region

Epsom Region

London Boroughs

Redhill Region

Sunbury & Camberley Region

Home Learning

At Pine Ridge and Lorraine, we recognise the role of homework in supporting children’s learning. We take an evidence-based approach to homework, as the EEF guidance (2024) suggests that homework "has an impact by enabling pupils to undertake independent learning to practice and consolidate skills, conduct in-depth enquiry, prepare for lessons or revise for exams." Research also shows that homework can help build good study habits and reinforce classroom learning.

In line with guidance, we therefore use the following "Active Ingredients" to set homework:

  • High quality, rather than quantity

  • Well-designed tasks that are linked to classroom learning

  • Clearly set aims

  • Understanding and addressing any potential barriers to completion

  • Explicitly taught independent learning strategies

  • High-quality feedback

  • Monitoring of the impact of homework on children's engagement, progress and attainment

Our goal is to foster positive attitudes toward learning both in and out of school and build foundational skills that will benefit children in the long run.

What to Expect at PRL

In KS1, weekly homework is set on Friday and due on the following Wednesday. It can be found on ClassDojo:

  • An online maths task

  • A set of spellings, linked to the current spelling rule.

In Reception, weekly homework focuses on phonics, reading and handwriting. This builds throughout the year to prepare all children for KS1.

Children are expected to read aloud to a parent or carer at least 3 times per week. Optional "Enrichment challenges" are also set throughout the year to allow children to explore their wider curriculum further.

Further Opportunities for Home Learning

BBC Bitesize

Oak National Academy

The School Run

Stem Learning

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