Studying away from the classroom is an important way to reinforce learning.
As a school we place value on the following purposes for homework:
- Engendering a love of learning and curiosity;
- Enabling students to develop good habits of independence, responsibility, organisation and commitment;
- Supporting students to increase knowledge and develop skills;
- Strengthening the home-school partnership by providing an opportunity for parents or carers to engage in the curriculum studied by our students;
- Consolidating key learning.
Homework Setting Practice
Regularity
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Subject Requirements |
Typical tasks |
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Key Stage 3 (Years 7,8,9) |
At least one homework per half term* |
Creative or research-based tasks Reading Revision and preparation for assessments Consolidation of knowledge Use of digital platforms for any of the above |
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Key Stage 4 (Years 10 & 11) |
1 hour of homework per fortnight. |
Past exam question(s) Research-based task Reading Revision and preparation for assessments/coursework Consolidation of knowledge Use of digital platforms for any of the above |
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Key Stage 5 (Years 12 & 13) |
Approx. 5 hours of independent study/homework per fortnight. |
Past exam question(s) Research-based task Reading Revision and preparation for assessments/coursework Consolidation of knowledge *Use of digital platforms for any of the above |
*Those subjects with more curriculum time will set more homework than once per half term
Structures
- All homework must be set on Edulink.
- Teachers will, however possible, spend time explaining the homework set in lessons.
- How homework is set may differ; some subjects may set work weekly, others may adopt a different approach. These arrangements will be explicitly shared with parents in the Curriculum Booklets.
- All tasks will receive feedback in accordance with the Assessment Policy.
Support
To support students with homework:
- The Library is open at lunchtimes and students can complete homework there.
- There is an after-school Homework Club, available every day. To book please click here
- The Sixth Form Centre is open for study until 5pm daily.
Who can I contact at school to discuss homework?
- Your child's subject teacher
- Your child’s form tutor
- Your child’s Head of Year
For more detailed curriculum information please see the Curriculum Booklets, here