Homework is part of a range of ‘out of class tasks’ that build on classroom activities. These include weekly homework clubs, Easter Study Clubs, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, educational visits, creative ventures and other events traditionally referred to as ‘extra curricular’. Homework is recognised as having an important role to play in the education of pupils and evidence suggests that it can be equivalent to an additional year of study over the course of a secondary school career.
These tasks should be an integral part of the total learning experience enhancing learning, improving attainment, developing organisational skills, promoting independent learning and developing the good study habits that are essential for examination success.
All departments are expected to set appropriate homework tasks for pupils at all stages.
Click hear for to see the Homework Policy (pdf file)
[Policy revision issued November 2010]
The purposes of quality homework
- Provide opportunities for individual learning
- Allow the practice and consolidation of work done in class
- Prepare for future classwork or assessment
- Provide opportunities to assess pupil progress and mastery of work
- Provide evidence of learning and teaching
- Provide training for pupils in planning and organising their time
- Encourage responsibility for learning and the development of good study habits
- Provide opportunities for enrichment of work done in school and develop interests beyond the syllabus
- Provide opportunities for individualised effort and initiative
- Provide parents with an insight into their child’s learning
- Provide parents with an opportunity to support and encourage their child in cooperation with teachers
Click here to see our Support Guide for Parents and Carers (pdf)
