Our Views on the Value of Homework:

• It is a useful extension of school-based learning;
• It gives students the chance to practise skills without the time pressures and distractions of the classroom;
• It allows students to research, to develop their understanding and to reflect on their studies;
• It develops independence on the part of learners.

 

And in Practice this means:

• We often set it, but we aim not to set it simply to meet the demands of a timetable. There has to be a genuine learning purpose to it;
• All students should expect some homework every week;
• We ask students to record their homework in their planner, so that their parents and form tutor can monitor it;
• If a student does not do a homework task we aim to give them an opportunity to catch up during break, lunchtime or after school. We routinely insist that they take this opportunity;
• We provide homework clubs for all students, run by our friendly student mentor team. Do contact us to find out more about them. Every student is entitled to join a homework club if they or their parents wish it.