Homework
As a school we place enormous value on homework and believe its purpose is to:
- Engender a love of learning and pique interest
- Enable students to develop good habits; independence, responsibility, organisation and commitment
- Support students to increase knowledge and develop skills
- Strengthen the home-school relationship by providing parents an opportunity to engage with the curriculum studied by their child
Minimum entitlement (what every student will receive)
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How long should homework take? |
Typical tasks |
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Key Stage 3 (Years 7,8,9) |
Approximately 2.5 hours per week |
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) |
Approximately 5 hours per week |
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) |
Approximately 10 hours per week |
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 |
Key Information
- Homework will be set on Edulink.
- Teachers will, wherever possible, spend time explaining the homework set in lessons.
- How subjects set homework will differ, as one model is not the optimal learning approach for all. So, for example, some subjects will set homework weekly; others may adopt a different approach. This will be shared in the Curriculum Booklets (see link below).
To support students with homework:
- The school 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
Who can I contact at school to discuss homework?
- Your child’s form tutor
- Your child’s Head of Year
For more detailed curriculum information please see the Curriculum Booklets, here