Homework
Homework is an essential part of a good education. We strive to ensure that homework supports the ethos of the school by encouraging students to take charge of their learning and to become independent, confident and reflective learners. Students and parents are able to view the homework that teachers have set by using Microsoft Teams.
Why have we developed our approach to homework?
To develop a consistent approach to homework across the school
To support students in managing their time and commitments effectively.
To support students' digital literacy by completing homework as much as possible on their Digital devices.
The intention is to apply consistency to homework and to develop ‘stickiness’ of learning in order to embed learning in student’s long-term memory.
KS3 homework expectations
For KS3, homework is set each Wednesday and due the following Wednesday. Students have a full week to complete their homework.
Teachers must set homework reminders on Teams as an assignment, to let students know what platform, or what quiz they will be completing.
Students are set 30 minutes of homework, per subject, per week with a maximum of up to an hour in special circumstances.
Teachers will predominantly use the platforms below, but can set homework independently of this if there is something different they would like them to do. This might be revision for an assessment for example, or a particular project.
In total students in KS3 have approximately 40 minutes of homework to complete per day, spread across 7 days. It is up to them how they want to split that time to work around their other hobbies and commitments. In year 7, we support pupils with creating a homework timetable. This helps to encourage independence and responsibility.
|
Subject |
Platform |
Time |
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Maths |
Sparx |
1 hour |
|
Science |
Sparx |
30 minutes |
|
English |
Seneca/Bedrock |
30 minutes |
|
History |
Seneca |
30 minutes |
|
Geography |
Seneca |
30 minutes |
|
RE |
Seneca |
30 minutes |
|
MFL |
Sentence builders |
30 minutes |
|
Technology |
Video, and Microsoft form |
15 minutes |
|
Art |
Daily Art |
30 minutes |
|
Music |
Teaching gadget |
20 minutes |
|
Drama |
30 minutes of practical work; a club, practice |
20 minutes |
|
Dance |
30 minutes of practical work; a club, practice |
20 minutes |
|
PE |
1 club per week |
30 minutes |
KS4 homework expectations
Students complete 1 hour of set homework per subject, per week.
Individual subjects may choose to utilise online platforms, alongside specific set work as part of the 1 hour. For example, 30minutes of Seneca + a 6-mark exam Q.
The 1 hour doesn't have to be set all in one lesson- it may be split into 2 tasks across the week for example.
KS5 homework expectations
Students complete 1 hour of set homework, plus 3 hours of 'independent work' per subject, per week.
Individual subjects may choose to utilise online platforms, alongside specific set work as part of the 1 hour. For example, 30minutes of Seneca + a 6-mark exam Q.
The 1 hour doesn't have to be set all in one lesson- it may be split into 2 tasks across the week for example.
Reward and Consequences for homework
Teachers positively notice completion of homework, by issuing rewards to pupils.
Teachers and subjects highlight student’s efforts publicly through display boards and public recognition.
If a student does not submit homework on time:
C1- Lack of homework is given to a pupil who does not hand in their homework on time.
They are told a time where they will come back at lunch/break (a time convenient for the teacher, but with at least 1 night in advance so they have a chance to correct it at home that night) to do one of the following:
Either:
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Show the teacher it has now been completed. They are ticked off and that's it.
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Sit with the teacher and do the homework. They complete it, ticked off and that's it.
If they do not attend this to show the above, they are given a c3 detention.
For Sparx Science and Sparx Maths only, students are required to achieve 100%. Sparx is designed in a way that supports students with misconceptions. If they get it wrong, Sparx supports them and teaches them an approach to help them get it right, and then they re-attempt. If students do not do this, they are issued with a c1- lack of homework.
Student support
Students are supported by their form tutor to create a homework timetable, to help them manage their time most effectively. This is a core skill they need support with.
Homework club is open Tuesday-Friday after school until 4.30.
The library is open from 8am, at break, lunchtime and after school as a quiet space with access to computers for those who need it.
Students have a full week to complete their homework. If they are finding something difficult, they are responsible for their own learning and therefore must speak to their teacher.
