Homework
The homework which we set provides an opportunity for your child to consolidate and develop their understanding from lessons, as well as providing an opportunity to carry out further research. This plays a key role in your child’s academic success, as our brains are designed to forgot the information which we don’t go back over.
We believe, and having engaged with academic research, that this approach is highly beneficial for our learners in building their long-term memory, and ensuring the content they cover is class is not forgotten.
We understand that we all have different commitments after school. Therefore, to help assist with this all homework be issued every Tuesday on Show My Homework, with completion due on the following Monday. This allows you and your child to plan out at what points in the week homework will be completed.
For times when your child has completed all of their homework, there are additional research projects which pupils can chose to engage with to enrich their learning that has taken place. Our Learning Beyond the Classroom section on our website also details how you can help develop your child’s deeper thinking through increased access to watching and listening to podcasts, videos, and documentaries.Year Group Overviews
See in advance what homework will be set this term
We are publishing on our website the homework that pupils will be set this half-term on Show My Homework. This is to support pupils with their learning outside of school and to allow you to continue to support your children with their learning beyond the school day.
Logging into Show My Homework
Guide for parents coming soon.
Homework FAQ's
Why is Homework Important?
Homework plays a vital role in your child’s academic success.
Our brains are designed to forgot the information which we don’t go back over. Homework is the bridge between ensuring your child doesn’t forget the content covered in class. The core homework which we set requires your child to revisit content which has been previously taught in lesson. We believe, and having engaged with academic research, that this approach is highly beneficial in building their long-term memory, and ensuring the content they cover is class is not forgotten.
However, homework is also about organisation and developing good habits and routines, which we believe are vital skills to equip your child with.
How will my child’s homework be set?
Your child’s homework will be set online on Show My Homework. All homework will be set on one system to help with your child’s organisation.
Homework will be set weekly for your child. Homework will be set on Show My Homework every Tuesday, and due on the following Monday.
How can my child access Show My Homework?
Please click the link to the guide above.
What homework can my child expect to be set?
KS3 (Year 7 – 9)
Core Homework: At KS3 your child will be set a series of questions which provide instant feedback.
Additional Home learning: Your child will also be given the opportunity to complete an independent project each half-term and research a particular topic in depth.
KS4 (Year 10 & 11)
Core Homework: Each Department will decide what core homework will look like and this may look different from one subject to another. Please see the Department documents on our website for further information.
Additional Home learning: Your child will also be given the opportunity to complete an independent project each half-term and research a particular topic in depth.
Is my child able to access a computer room in school to help with their homework?
Your child is able to access a computer room during the following times:
Lunchtime
Access to our computer room in 201
Afterschool
We offer a homework club every day after school from 3 – 4pm in the School Library. Here, your child is able to access a quiet space, with the use of IT equipment, to complete their homework.