Homework
Homework is any work or activity which students are asked to do outside lesson time either on their own or with parents or carers.
Homework should not prevent students from participating in activities after school such as sport, music or clubs of any kind.
The purpose of homework is:
- To encourage students to develop the confidence and self-discipline to work on their own, an essential skill for adult life.
- To consolidate and reinforce skills and understanding.
- To extend school learning, for example through additional reading.
- To enable students to devote time to particular demands such as GCSE coursework or project work.
- To support the home/school relationship.
The amount of homework
The time devoted to homework should increase as the student progresses through the school.
Students in Years 7-9 should take approximately one hour to complete their homework every night.
Homework for PE will vary. In years 7-9, as part of the Academy's drive to involve students in all aspects of school life, there will be a growing programme of enrichment activities. These opportunities will be throughout the school and other curriculum areas and will replace conventional homework. Activities may include sports and competitive teams or ‘just for fun' clubs such as cheerleading and dance.
Students will gain credits and VIVOs for their attendance at activities, hopefully fostering greater enjoyment of, and involvement in, school life. At KS4 students will be set homework as per the academy homework timetable.
Students in Year 10-11 should have between an hour and an hour and a half per subject, per week.
Homework will be differentiated where necessary to take into account individual needs.
To view our homework policy and timetable please open the documents below.