Homework

We expect every student to:

• Complete homework by the deadline
• Produce work to the best of their ability
• Take pride in their learning
• Seek support when needed
• Take responsibility for checking and completing tasks

Meeting deadlines is an important life skill. Students learn that responsibility and accountability matter both inside and outside school.

KS3

Homework forms part of every student's learning and helps develop the independent study habits needed for future success.

Every Week

Students are expected to complete:

Masters of Recall

• Set during tutor time.
• Supports retrieval and long-term memory.
• Checked by tutors during Monday registration.
• Must be completed by 8:00am on Monday.

Sparx Homework

Students will complete:

• Sparx Maths
• Sparx Science
• Sparx Reader

These tasks help students regularly revise key knowledge and develop fluency in reading, mathematics and science. Teachers check completion every Monday.

Weekly Deadline: All KS3 homework must be completed by 8:00am on Monday.

Year 7 HT 1 Knowledge Organiser Booklet

Year 8 HT 1 Knowledge Organiser Booklet

Year 9 HT 1 Knowledge Organiser Booklet

KS4

Homework is an essential part of GCSE preparation and independent study.

Students should expect to complete:

• Subject-specific homework set by teachers
• Examination practice questions
• Revision activities
• Knowledge retrieval tasks
• Reading and vocabulary learning
• Coursework activities where applicable
• Independent study using revision materials and study journals

Homework should be completed by the deadlines set by subject teachers and forms part of students' preparation for GCSE examinations

Additional Support

We recognise that some students may need additional support.

Students can access help through:

• Subject teachers
• Tutors
• Year Leaders
• Homework Club
• Sparx support sessions

Homework Club runs in the school library and provides a quiet space to work, access to technology and support from staff.

For students using Sparx Reader, those who have made a genuine effort to catch up may be directed towards additional support sessions.

Working Together

A strong partnership between home and school is essential.

Parents and carers can support their child by:

• Encouraging positive homework routines
• Providing a suitable environment for study
• Discussing learning regularly
• Monitoring completion of online tasks
• Promoting regular reading habits
• Celebrating effort and perseverance