independent study/HOMEWORK

At Warden Park, we firmly believe that homework is an integral part of the learning journey. It provides our students with invaluable opportunities to consolidate knowledge, hone skills, and prepare effectively for upcoming lessons and assessments. Homework is set regularly across all subjects, and you'll find more detailed information below, including our guidelines on frequency.

• Accessing Homework: All independent study tasks are logged on Go 4 Schools. Both students and parents can conveniently access homework details, resources, and deadlines through this platform.

• Submission Deadlines: To allow ample time for high-quality completion, staff will always ensure a minimum of four evenings between setting homework and its submission deadline.

• Extended Pieces: Occasionally, an extended piece of homework may span two or three homework slots. In such instances, clear interim deadlines will always be provided to help students manage their time effectively.

• Assessment and Feedback: The follow-up to homework takes various forms, including instant feedback through online digital platforms, teacher assessment, peer assessment, or self-assessment. Teachers will provide clear success criteria to guide students in accurately reviewing their work.

• Late Submissions: Should your child be unable to meet a homework deadline due to exceptional circumstances, please inform the relevant class teacher in advance, providing the reason for the delay and the new expected hand-in date.

• Missed Homework Deadlines: Academic discipline is key to success. Should a student fail to meet a homework deadline without a valid reason, they will receive a ‘yellow’ behaviour log. Repeated failure to complete independent study will negatively impact a student’s Character for Learning score and may result in an after-school detention to complete the outstanding work.

• Support and Concerns: If you have any concerns that your child might be struggling to keep up with their workload, please contact the relevant class teacher or your child’s form tutor in the first instance. We are here to support.

• Use of AI for homework tasks: Teachers might direct students to use AI as a part of homework tasks. Students should follow the guidance provided by teachers and should use AI in a responsible way.
  

YEAR 7 INDEPENDENT STUDY

Homework for Year 7 students will commence from the October half term. This allows our new students time to settle into the Academy and familiarise themselves with new routines before independent study tasks begin.

Approximately 30 minutes per week for:

• English
• Maths
• Science
• MFL

Approximately 30 minutes of homework per fortnight for:

• Geography
• History
• Food and Nutrition
• Character in Action

Art - homework will follow Art lessons as appropriate.

Design Technology - one piece of extended homework per half term. Students should spend approximately 60 minutes on this piece.

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

YEARS 9, 10 AND 11 INDEPENDENT STUDY

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 INDEPENDENT STUDY

Approximately 40 minutes per week for:

• English
• Maths
• Science
• MFL

Approximately 40 minutes of homework per fortnight for:

• Geography
• History