Homework

Homework Policy Statement


The setting and completion of homework is vital in supporting students to make progress in their learning.  Homework is an important aspect of Teaching & Learning that enables teachers to support, develop and extend the learning experience.  Homework is to be designed and delivered in a way that encourages students to study outside the classroom, enabling students to develop a range of skills that will increase their future employability.   

Our homework aims and principles: 

  • To raise attainment by ensuring students extend their learning outside of the classroom

  • To consolidate learning and develop knowledge which can be applied in the classroom

  • To encourage students to become independent learners with time-management skills

  • To make it easier for parents and carers to support learning at home

  • Setting, completing, and providing feedback on homework is a routine expectation for all subjects in all year groups

Homework is set via Go4schools 

Procedures 

  1. Homework Tasks - Students are to complete 4 daily goals on Tassomai for English, Maths and Science.  Non – core subjects will use Seneca to set tasks. As per EEF guidance, homework is more effective when set with a reasonable deadline; all homework should be set with one week to complete. 

  2. Setting - Teachers will verbally remind students to complete homework as part of the exit routine to lessons; it will also be recorded on Go4school for parents to see. Non-core subjects will set tasks on alternate weeks using Seneca. 

  3. Frequency - once per week for English, Maths and Science.  Once per fortnight for non-core subjects. As per EEF guidelines, homework is most effective when set routinely and so teachers should strive to set and provide feedback on homework on the first lesson of each week. 

  4. Feedback -  homework completion is monitored by teachers. Students who have completed their homework will be awarded with House points. Weekly whole class feedback is provided by teachers to reinforce homework expectations; teachers will praise those who complete homework and be able to link this to their successes in lessons.  

 
Students can use Tassomai and Seneca on any internet enabled device; plus are free Apps, for both Tassomai and Seneca, you can download via Appstore and Playstore..