Homework

We believe that homework fosters the development of independent learning skills, enabling students to take greater responsibility for their education. Promoting and emphasising homework skills from the start of Year 7 helps to prepare students for Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5, thereby supporting their progression and development.

How much homework will my child be set?

Homework for year 7 will begin from the 28th of September.
Your child will be set eight or nine pieces of homework per week. However, some of these tasks will involve project work spanning several weeks.

How long should each piece of homework take?

In years 7-9, each piece of work should take approximately thirty minutes, totalling four hours and thirty minutes a week. Some homework tasks in year 9 may take longer.
In years 10 and 11, each piece of work should take approximately 60 minutes. This totals nine hours a week.

Core Subjects which set homework every week

English (weekly reading and written tasks)
Maths
Science

Please note that all subjects in Years 10 and 11 set homework on a weekly basis.

Week A and Week B Homework Timetable

homework timetable website.pdf

Homework on Microsoft Teams

All homework is set as assignments on Microsoft Teams. We no longer use Arbor for homework.
Students are familiar with Microsoft Teams and can login using their school email address and password.
Students manage their list of assignments on Microsoft Teams and can mark them off as submitted. Teachers are not involved in marking assignments as submitted.
Teachers will issue Homework Concern incidents on Arbor if homework is not completed on a regular basis.

Parental Weekly Digest Email

Parents will receive a weekly digest email which lists submitted and late assignments for the current week. In addition the email includes the assignments coming up for the following week.

Homework Support

Some students find homework difficult. We are here to help in developing good independent study skills.

Year 7 students receive training on how to use Arbor, Microsoft Teams and Sparks Maths.
We run a homework club every day, both at lunchtime and after school, where students can come for advice, support and biscuits.