Homework: 

We believe that homework should be independent study, set in addition to work completed during lesson time and contributes to securing a deeper understanding of the curriculum at all key stages.  

Key Principles:

• Homework is independent study designed carefully to deepen understanding of the curriculum

• A clear rationale for each piece of homework set should be communicated to students

• Homework should help students remember their learning and aid in revision

• Students should receive adequate feedback so they know where they need to improve

Time:

We believe that the quality of the homework is more important than the quantity and therefore there is no minimum expectation on the amount of homework that each student receives at each key stage, but rather a clear rationale for the purpose of each piece of homework set.

Each subject area has their own personalised homework policy outlining their bespoke plans for each key stage.

Role of Parents in Homework:

Parents can support their child by regularly logging onto Google Classroom. Google provides parents with a weekly update as to what homework has been set and when it is due to be handed in.

If you have any issues regarding homework, please contact school. We also have a guide to accessing Google Classroom that will support you in navigating around the system: 

Furthermore, you may need more help using Google, Google Classroom or Google Drive. If so the link below will take you to a YouTube playlist offering short videos to go through the following tasks:

1. Help signing into Google.
2. Logging into Google Classroom.
3. Logging into Google Drive.
4. How to check what homework/assignments you have.
5. How to complete homework/assignments.
6. How to communicate with a teacher.

YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyJE5vo6wbTjpW5VIfEf8tyV19ASA5t_5

Tips for Parents:

1. Try to ensure pupils have the correct equipment to allow them to complete their homework to the best of their ability

- Pen
- Pencil
- Ruler
- Pencil crayons
- Rubber
- Sharpener
- Compass
- Calculator
- Dictionary

If purchasing this equipment is an issue please contact the school.

• Ensure your child has a school bag big enough to carry A4 books and a PE kit.
• Ensure your child has a quiet place to work. The school library can also be used.
• Try to encourage pupils not to leave homework until the last minute by organisng their time effectively
• Always ask why homework has not been completed and take actions to ensure this does not happen regularly.
• Try to be involved in your child’s homework and ask them questions about it.

If you have any concerns/need support don’t hesitate to contact teaching staff, we are here to help.