Homework is important. Put simply, students who regularly complete homework are far more likely to make outstanding progress in school.
It is important that your child gets in the habit of doing homework regularly. Homework:
We use two online learning platforms for homework in most subjects. These platforms are Sparx Learning – made up of Sparx Maths and Sparx Science – and Carousel.
Using these platforms regularly will support your child in their learning. This is because they focus on revising key knowledge in each subject, helping to embed it in long-term memory.
These platforms also provide in-built support with learning, so your child should be aiming to get at least 90% of their homework correct.
Carousel homework will be communicated through the student Arbor app.
As well as talking with their teachers in lessons, students can also get homework support every day of the week at Breakfast Club, Lunch Club and after-school Homework Club.
The only subjects at key stage four that do not set weekly homework on Carousel are art and Spanish.
We expect:
Good reading skills are the key to all learning, so it is also vital that your child is in the habit of reading regularly.
We expect all students to be reading every evening at home for at least 20 minutes. You can read more about how we promote and support reading across the school – including through our award-winning Reading Routes initiative – by clicking the link below.
In addition, Memory Mastery resources are on our website to support students as they prepare for their winter and summer exams.
One of the ways that we are supporting students with homework is by running a Homework Club. Anyone who wants to complete their homework in school is welcome to attend. There are members of the support staff in attendance to assist students as required.
Homework Club runs on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 2.35pm to 3.35pm.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays are six-period days and the normal school day ends at 3.35pm on those days.
