HOMEWORK

Homework is an essential and integral part of our curriculum provision. As a school we make sure that any task set outside of lesson time is beneficial to the progress of your child. Learning can be reinforced and extended through the effective use of homework.

• To build capacity for independent study.

• To embed, improve, extend or apply learning that has taken place in lessons.

• To give opportunities for scholarliness through carefully planned research and project work.

Students are expected to meet deadlines for homework. If there are any particular problems completing homework, an explanatory note from parents is expected.

Students completing homework should know:

• That what they are doing counts. It’s worthwhile and is going to help their academic progress.

• That they are able to do it with little or no help and they can be successful.

• That they want to get it done because it matters.

• That they know exactly what they have got to do and know what an effective piece of homework looks like.

• That homework is never an afterthought by the teacher. It is well planned and resourced.

• That it isn’t going to take a huge amount of time and where larger pieces of homework are set, a realistic amount of time and support is given to ensure students are able to complete it to the best of their ability.

Students who wish to stay on for up to one hour after school to continue their learning or complete work that has been set, may arrange to do so by speaking with a member of staff. Direct supervision may not be provided but staff will normally be nearby. Students who are being directly supervised may remain longer.

Homework Club is also available for specific students who may need extra help with tasks set by their teachers. Two Learning Support Assistants are available after school to work with invited students for 4 days a week.

The school has invested in Class Charts; an online software package to allow effective communication with parents and students. All homework is set on Class Charts with clear expectations and deadline dates. In addition to homework, the Parent Portal allows parents to view achievements and concerns recorded by teachers as they occur. A parental login will be provided at the start of the academic year.