Homework
Why Homework is set
The School believes that a good, well-managed homework programme helps our students to 'know more and remember more' as well as providing them with a broad and deep experience of the subjects they study.
Homework is highly beneficial because it helps develop these skills:
- To enable students to manage their time and work to set deadlines
- To teach students how to use the internet and library effectively so that they can develop their understanding
- To read with passion and encourage them to read as much as possible in all subject areas
- To practice the skills they have learnt in the classroom and develop their resilience
- To prepare for knowledge tests, big assessments and their GCSE Examinations.
- To embed revision strategies in KS3 so that students are comfortable using them at KS4
How can Parents Support their Children?
We ask that parents support their children by seeing that home learning is done conscientiously and in the best possible conditions. Facilities and conditions that are conducive to study include:
- Access to a suitable place to study and away from distractions, including mobile phones, computer games or the TV. Research shows that it can take at least 15 minutes to return to a state of full concentration after a text message or phone call has distracted us
- If there isn’t somewhere quiet to work at home, encourage your child to use the LRC which is open Monday - Thursday 3-4pm
- Encourage your child to spend a set amount of time each evening on homework and take an interest in what they are studying.