How does homework improve learning?
- It can help pupils to make more rapid progress in learning, extending and consolidating the work covered within lessons.
- It develops self-discipline and the practical skill of working independently.
- It can provide the required conditions needed for creative and thoughtful work.
- It provides time for reflection on the topic covered.
- It helps pupils to learn incrementally and develop their critical thinking skills.
How is homework given?
- Teachers post homework tasks on Show My Homework (SMHW), on the school website.
- A Homework timetable is given to each pupil, by their Form Tutor at the beginning of each academic year.
- A Homework timetable is available on the school website.
- Pupils are given planners which they use to record their homework, daily.
What Can Parents do to Support Independent Learning?
- Parents should ensure that pupils have a quiet working environment conducive to study
- They should take a positive interest in the work done, checking the quality of work produced.
- They should check SMHW to see what homework has been posted by teachers
- They should contact their Child’s Form Tutor if they have any concerns
What must pupils do?
- Check the homework timetable
- Check SMHW
- Complete all tasks to a high standard
- Complete and hand in all work on the due date
- Ask their teacher for clarification, if they are not sure.
Homework Timetable
7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | |
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Monday | Music | Chemistry | Computer Sci | French/Spanish | Business/Comp Sci |
Maths | English | Maths | Maths | Spanish/French | |
Computer Science | Maths | Geography | History/Music | Biology | |
Spanish | Business/Comp Sci | ||||
Tuesday | English | Art | Physics | Art/Geography | Chemistry |
Physics | French | History | Biology | Maths | |
Art | Music | Music | Music/Geography | ||
Food Technology | Computer Sci | ||||
Wednesday | Biology | Biology | Chemistry | Physics | |
Religious Education | Physics | Art | English Language | English Language | |
Chemistry | Maths | History/Art | |||
Thursday | Spanish | Eng Language | English Lit | ||
History | Maths | Biology | Religious Studies | Religious Studies | |
English | English | Religious Education | Maths | ||
Maths | Food Technology | Maths | |||
Friday | Geography | English | English Lit | English Language | |
Chemistry | History | History | Physics | Physics | |
Geography | Religious Education | Spanish/French | Chemistry | ||
French | Food Tecnology | ||||
30 mins | 30mins | 30 mins | 30 - 40 mins | 30 - 40 mins | |
per subject | per subject | per subject | per subject | per subject |