Homework

In order to support your child with their learning and progress, we have a homework timetable for your child to follow.  Academic research shows homework can have a significant impact on learning.  From March to July 2025, we are proposing reducing the amount of homework set at Key Stage 3 (Year 7-9) to the core subjects. Key Stage 4 (Year 10-11) students will continue to be set homework for all subjects.

We will use only one platform to inform you of homework:

• Sparx for Key Stage 3 (Years 7,8,9)
• Google Classroom for Key Stage 4. (Years 10/11)

We will also ensure that all homework tasks are given a one-week deadline.
Please see the Homework Policy for further details on times, expectations, rewards and sanctions.

There will be a homework amnesty from the 24-28 March. This will allow us to explain the amended homework policy to our students in assembly. Homework will be set from 31 March 2025. Further guidance and support can be found on our website in the curriculum area.

To support students with their homework, we have a daily homework club where all students are welcome.  There is access to computers and staff are on hand to help. All students get at least 2 school nights to complete homework.  Homework should be completed the night it is set as this allows your child time to see their teacher if they are unsure about anything.

If you have any concerns regarding the homework set, don't hesitate to contact the school.