HOMEWORK

Homework is set on a regular basis. We believe homework to be an important part of the learning process, providing students with the opportunity to consolidate and develop their skills and knowledge and prepare for future lessons. Please see below for further information, including the guidelines on the frequency with which homework will be set.

Please note:

• There might be times where extended pieces are set that might cover 2-3 homework slots; when this is the case, clear interim deadlines will be set.
• Follow up of homework might be done in a variety of ways including teacher, peer or self assessment. Clear success criteria set out by the teacher will support the follow up of homework.
• Staff will allow a minimum of 3 evenings between setting homework and hand in.
• All independent study will be entered on ‘Go 4 Schools’. Students and parents will be able to access homework tasks via Go 4 Schools.
• If you are concerned that your child is not keeping up with their homework you should contact the relevant class teacher or their tutor in the first instance.  
• If your child is unable to meet a homework deadline, please inform the relevant teacher including the reason for the late submission and when the student will hand the work in by. Please note that this should only be in exceptional circumstances.
• If a teacher is concerned that your child is not keeping up with their homework, they will contact you and inform the appropriate curriculum leader, your child's tutor and Year Leader.   

YEAR 7 HOMEWORK

Approximately 30 minutes per week for:

• English
• Maths
• Science
• MFL

Approximately 30 minutes of homework per fortnight for:

• Geography
• History
• Technology

Art - homework will follow Art lessons as appropriate.

ICT & Computing - One homework a week that is a maximum of 30 minutes. In addition, at the end of each of the 4 units, there will be a revision homework of approximately one hour. 

Music - one piece of homework per topic which equates to four pieces over the course of the year.

Latin - homework will be set in addition for those students who take it.

YEARS 9, 10 AND 11 HOMEWORK

Homework in all subjects are designed to take in the region of 45-60 minutes per week. The format of this will vary and are likely to include:

• One off individual pieces that are either preparation for a lesson or assessment or follow up to work covered during a lesson.
• Ongoing projects that cover a number of weeks - these will have interim deadlines set.

YEAR 8 HOMEWORK

Approximately 40 minutes per week for:

• English
• Maths
• Science
• MFL

Approximately 40 minutes of homework per fortnight for:

• Geography
• History

Approximately 30 minutes of homework per fortnight for:

• Technology 

Art - homework will follow Art lessons as appropriate.

ICT/computing – Revision homework will occur at the end of each unit of work i.e. every six weeks together with extended homework for two of the units.  

Music - one piece of homework per topic which equates to four pieces over the course of the year.

Latin - homework will be set in addition for those students who take it.