Studying away from the classroom is an important way to reinforce learning.
As a school we place value on the following purposes for homework:
- Engendering a love of learning and curiosity;
- Enabling students to develop good habits of independence, responsibility, organisation and commitment;
- Supporting students to increase knowledge and develop skills;
- Strengthening the home-school partnership by providing an opportunity for parents or carers to engage in the curriculum studied by our students;
- Consolidating key learning.
Minimum entitlement (what every student will receive)
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How long should it 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) |
We advise students that, for every hour spent in classroom learning, they spend at least one hour studying independently. (For example, if a student in Year 12 spends 9 hours over a fortnight in lessons for a subject, they should be spending 9 hours over that fortnight extending their learning.) |
Extending knowledge of topics taught in class Past exam question(s) Research-based task Reading Revision Preparation for assessments/coursework Consolidation Use of digital platforms for any of the above |
Key Information
- Homework will be set on Edulink.
- Teachers will, wherever possible, explain the homework set.
- How subjects set homework will differ, as one approach is not the best for all. Some subjects will set homework weekly; others may adopt a different approach. This is shared in the Curriculum Booklets (see link below).
To support students with homework:
- Our 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
- The Sixth Form Centre is open for study until 5pm daily.
Who can I contact at school to discuss homework?
- Your child's subject teacher
- Your child’s form tutor
- Your child’s Head of Year
For more detailed curriculum information please see the Curriculum Booklets, here