Homework is a key part of our curriculum with the expressed aim of stopping the forgetting from happening.
The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) indicates that homework has a positive impact on secondary school pupils, potentially leading to an average of five months' extra progress.
Homework helps students to revisit and combine new and previous learning so that knowledge sticks and is ready for assessments.
Homework is used as a tool for students to consolidate their learning and revisit what has already been acquired through the delivery of the curriculum during lesson time.
Students will be trained to develop the skills they need to learn the most powerful knowledge of their subjects.
Each subject area will set one piece of homework a week. The duration of the homework will vary with years and subjects, however as a general rule we expect Year 7 students to spend around 30mins per evening which will increase up to 1h 20 mins in Year 11. Please note Science and Maths homework is best spread over a few evenings before the due date.
In order for all stakeholders to easily understand the homework that needs to be completed, each subject will set one piece of homework each week which will always be due on the same night. The work will be set at least three days in advance to allow students to get ahead of the schedule if they wish.
Homework is set electronically. Although we use various electronic platforms, all reminders and access to external sites will be posted on the students’ googleclassroom. This will allow them to keep on top of this by always referring to googleclassroom if unsure.
Any missed homework will result in a Designated Homework Support Session (DHS) being issued to allow the student to catch up which gives them a negative behaviour point.
We run Homework Club sessions each day to support students in completing their work:
Lunchtime in C2
After-school in C6
Students also have access to computers each lunch and after-school in the Library
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How do I know what homework has been set? |
Each subject has a specific homework hand in day each week. This doesn’t change throughout the year. For example, Maths will always be due in on a Wednesday. A copy of this schedule for each year group is on the website. There will not be notifications on the MCAS app. This cannot be facilitated. |
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My child has not completed their homework on time, what happens next? |
If a student does not complete their homework on time they will be scheduled to attend a DHS (Directed Homework support session) at the next available date. The purpose of this is for them to catch up on the missed homework so that no gaps in learning open up. Students who complete homework but miss the deadline will also be scheduled to attend DHS. We believe that developing organisation and time management skills are a vital part of a student education, which is why we believe meeting deadlines is so important. |
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How does my child get informed they have DHS? |
Parents and students will receive a notification via their relevant BromCom apps. Parents notifications come through the My Child At School (MCAS) app and students via the Student Bromcom app. Students are also reminded they have a DHS session by the form tutors. Finally, classroom teachers of the final lesson of the day will remind students just before the end of the school day. |
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Why has my child been scheduled to attend DHS when they were absent on the day the homework was due in? |
We insist that all students complete their homework as we do not want gaps in knowledge to occur. When a student has had to miss school they have missed vital learning time which they will need to catch up on. Homework is one way of ensuring this catch up happens. Homework is always available for students to complete at least 3 days before the deadline, therefore even if a student is off for 1-2 days, we would still expect them to be able to complete the homework tasks. If a student is off for a longer period of absence, we would still expect all the homework to be completed, but a DHS would not be immediately issued. |
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What happens if my child does not attend their DHS session? |
If a student fails to attend a DHS session without good reason, they will then be issued with a Year Leader detention in order for them to catch up on work missed. |
| My child cannot access the work, what do I do? | Google classroom, Google forms, Sparx Maths and Science, GCSEpod and all other platforms used for homework are linked to your child’s school email and google account. If they cannot sign in it is likely that they are trying to log on using a browser such as Chrome that is logged in to another personal google account. Look at the top right corner of the browser and ensure you are logged in on the school account. If this does not resolve the issue please ask your child to attend one of our homework support rooms at lunch or after school to get support. |
| My child has no access to technology /or internet, how will they complete homework? | Homework support rooms which are staffed and can offer support with technical questions and provide a quiet space to complete homework. These operate at Lunchtime in C2 and after-school in C6. |
| Is homework optional? | No, we understand your child may have moved from a school where homework may have been optional. We see homework as a key component of your child’s education and not completing it will have a negative effect on their progress. Therefore, completed homework is an expected part of our offer as a school. |
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Subject |
Where homework is completed |
What do I have to do for homework to be seen as complete? |
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Maths |
(can access through googleclassroom) |
You must have completed 100% of the homework OR spent at least 30 mins on your homework |
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English |
Seneca (can access through googleclassroom) |
Complete the assigned task. In addition, we strongly encourage pupils to read for 15 minutes each night, as regular reading helps to improve their reading age, vocabulary, and overall confidence across all subjects. |
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Science |
(can access through googleclassroom) |
You must have completed 100% of the homework OR spent at least 30 mins on your homework |
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Geography |
Google Classroom (Google quiz) |
Students should complete the assignment showing effort and attainment. If this is inadequate, a C2 will be set by the class teacher.
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History |
Google Classroom (Google quiz) |
Students should complete the assignment showing effort and attainment. If this is inadequate, a C2 will be set by the class teacher.
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Languages (MFL) |
Google Classroom (Google quiz) |
You must learn the vocabulary for that week. You need to complete the quiz assignment. You should also look up any vocabulary from within the tasks that you don’t understand and make a note. |
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Computing |
Google classroom (Google quiz) |
Weekly homework “Task” set on a Thursday and to be completed by the following Wednesday. Teacher will mark and check suitable effort levels. |
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DT |
senecalearning.com |
Quiz questions about the theory the have covered in lessons. The quiz is timed so any students just randomly selecting answers quickly will be asked to do it again. |
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Music |
Google Classroom. (Google quiz) |
Revise related information from the Knowledge Organiser then complete the Google Classroom quiz. If scores are frequently below 50%, C2 for inadequate homework will be set. Homework will often involve listening to a given track so we recommend that computers / laptops / Chromebooks |
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RPE |
Google Classroom. (Google quiz) |
Students should complete the assignment showing effort and attainment. If this is inadequate, a C2 will be set by the class teacher.
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Art |
Google Classroom. (Google quiz) |
Answering all the questions after watching a video or analysing an image. |
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Subject |
Where homework is completed |
What do I have to do for homework to be seen as complete? |
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Maths |
www.sparxmaths.uk |
You must have completed 100% of the homework OR spent at least one hour on your homework |
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English |
Google Classroom |
You must spend at least 20 minutes per subject (Literature and Language). Quiz expectations involve 15 minutes of revision and note making on the designated Knowledge Organiser or novel section. Notes can go in the back of books or a separate notebook but need to be there as proof of study. The quiz should take around five minutes. If study/revision has been done effectively then it is reasonable to expect at least 50% of the answers to be correct. If the score is below 50% and if proof of study in note form cannot be provided then a C2 will be set for inadequate homework. |
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Science |
GCSEpod.com |
3 GCSE pod assignments are to be completed on or before Tuesday night (checked Wednesday am). If average score is below 20% the homework is reassigned and a C2 for inadequate homework set. |
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Geography |
Google Classroom |
Quiz completed and submitted on time, otherwise DHS issued. If score is below 40% the homework is reassigned and a C2 for inadequate homework set. |
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History |
GCSEpod.com |
You must watch any pods that are allocated with the homework fully before completing the quiz. If you do not watch the pods the homework will be reissued and a C2 for inadequate homework set. If POD is watched and pupils achieve under 50% then a teacher detention will be set for inadequate work. |
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Languages |
Google Classroom |
You must learn the vocabulary for that week. You need to complete the quiz assignment. You should also look up any vocabulary from within the tasks that you don’t understand and make a note. |
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Computer Science |
Weekly homework “Task” set on a Friday and to be completed by the following Thursday. Teacher will mark and check suitable effort levels. |
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DT |
senecalearning.com |
Quiz questions about the theory the have covered in lessons. The quiz is timed so any students just randomly selecting answers quickly will be asked to do it again. |
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Electronics |
Google Classroom |
10 questions about the theory we have covered in lessons. They must be completed by Tuesday each week. |
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Music |
Apple mac’s in C1 and own instruments at home - if coursework – all others will be set on Google Classroom. |
If there is a coursework deadline (like in the first Autumn half term and first term after Christmas), then all homework will be related to the coursework deadline and students will be expected to work on their performance and composition in their own time and progress monitored in lessons. At all other times, there will be a weekly retrieval task, research document or revision / listening exercise that they are to complete on Google Classroom. If these tasks are not completed then a DHS will be issued. |
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Food |
Google Quiz and Seneca
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Revision quiz questions will be set each week to retrieve theory knowledge. Seneca assignments will also be set. Failure to meet the deadline or pass mark will result in a DHS. |
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Drama |
Google classroom or practical work (cw) |
Complete written/or practical tasks set every Thursday week. For example:
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PE |
EverLearner |
Weekly online assignment issued every Thursday and submitted the following Thursday. Total of 20 questions in each assignment, minimum pass mark of 70%, resubmit the test until you achieve the required pass mark. Failure to meet the deadline or pass mark results in DHS. |
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RPE |
GCSEpod.com |
GCSE Pod assignments are to be completed on or before Friday night with all questions being answered, otherwise DHS issued. If the average score is below 40%, the homework will be reissued and a C2 for inadequate homework set. |
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Dance |
Google Classroom |
Complete the written tasks that Mrs McVay sets on Google Classroom and submit the work on Google Classroom. |
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Creative i-media |
Google Quiz |
Quiz completed and submitted on time. Class teachers will look at scores achieved to check suitable effort levels have gone into completion of the quiz. |
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Art |
Assignment sheet – work completed in sketchbooks |
Practical work, 1.5 hours a week, all written on assignment sheet, continuing from classwork, researching for inspiration online, preparation for following lesson. 2 art clubs a week to do in school if required. |
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Subject |
Where homework is completed |
What do I have to do for homework to be seen as complete? |
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Maths |
www.sparxmaths.uk |
You must have completed 100% of the homework OR spent at least 1 hour on your homework |
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English |
Google Classroom |
You must spend at least 20 minutes per subject (Literature and Language). Quiz expectations involve 15 minutes of revision and note making on the designated Knowledge Organiser or novel section. Notes can go in the back of books or a separate notebook but need to be there as proof of study. The quiz should take around five minutes. If study/revision has been done effectively then it is reasonable to expect at least 50% of the answers to be correct. If the score is below 50% and if proof of study in note form cannot be provided then a C2 will be set for inadequate homework. |
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Science |
GCSEpod.com |
3 GCSE pod assignments are to be completed on or before Tuesday night (checked Wednesday am). If average score is below 20% the homework is reassigned and a C2 for inadequate homework set. |
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Geography |
Google Classroom |
Quiz completed and submitted on time, otherwise DHS issued. If score is below 40% the homework is reassigned and a C2 for inadequate homework set. |
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History |
GCSEpod.com |
You must watch any pods that are allocated with the homework fully before completing the quiz. If you do not watch the pods the homework will be reissued and a C2 for inadequate homework set. If POD is watched and pupils achieve under 50% then a teacher detention will be set for inadequate work. |
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Languages |
Google Classroom |
You must learn the vocabulary for that week. You need to complete the quiz assignment. You should also look up any vocabulary from within the tasks that you don’t understand and make a note. |
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Computer Science |
Weekly homework “Task” set on a Friday and to be completed by the following Thursday. Teacher will mark and check suitable effort levels. |
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DT |
senecalearning.com |
Quiz questions about the theory the have covered in lessons. The quiz is timed so any students just randomly selecting answers quickly will be asked to do it again. |
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Electronics |
Google Classroom |
10 questions about the theory we have covered in lessons. They must be completed by Tuesday each week. |
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Music |
Apple mac’s in C1 and own instruments at home - if coursework – all others will be set on Google Classroom. |
Students are expected to practise their performing pieces regularly. In addition, a short weekly retrieval or consolidation task will be set via Google Classroom. If scores are frequently low, C2 for inadequate homework will be set. Homework will often involve listening to a given track so we recommend that computers / laptops / Chromebooks rather than just phones are used: if students are struggling to access the listening, they are allowed to complete their homework in school in DHS or lunchtime sessions |
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Food |
Google Quiz and Seneca
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Revision quiz questions will be set each week to retrieve theory knowledge. Seneca assignments will also be set. Failure to meet the deadline or pass mark will result in a DHS. |
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Drama |
Google classroom or practical work (cw) |
Complete written/or practical tasks set every Thursday week. For example:
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PE |
EverLearner |
Weekly online assignment issued every Thursday and submitted the following Thursday. Total of 20 questions in each assignment, minimum pass mark of 70%, resubmit the test until you achieve the required pass mark. Failure to meet the deadline or pass mark results in DHS. |
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RPE |
GCSEpod.com |
GCSE Pod assignments are to be completed on or before Friday night with all questions being answered, otherwise DHS issued. If the average score is below 40%, the homework will be reissued and a C2 for inadequate homework set. |
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Dance |
Google Classroom |
Complete the written tasks that Mrs McVay sets on Google Classroom and submit the work on Google Classroom. |
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Creative i-media |
Google Quiz |
Quiz completed and submitted on time. Class teachers will look at scores achieved to check suitable effort levels have gone into completion of the quiz. |
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Art |
Assignment sheet – work completed in sketchbooks |
Practical work, 1.5 hours a week, all written on assignment sheet, continuing from classwork, researching for inspiration online, preparation for following lesson. 2 art clubs a week to do in school if required. |
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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Year 7 |
MFL Music Geography |
Science DT rotation |
Maths Computing |
Art History |
English RPE |
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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Year 8 |
MFL Geography |
Science DT rotation Music |
Maths Computing |
Art History |
English RPE |
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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Year 9 |
MFL Geography |
Science DT rotation |
Maths Computing |
Art History |
English RPE |
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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Year 10 |
MFL BTEC Dance Geography |
Science DT Electronics |
Maths Music Food |
Computer Science History Drama PE |
English Creative i-Media RPE Child Development |
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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Year 11 |
MFL BTEC Dance Geography |
Science DT Electronics |
Maths Music Food |
Computer Science History Drama PE |
English Creative i-Media RPE Child Development
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