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The school regards regular homework
as an essential part of the
educational process, and a means
of helping the individual develop
independent learning skills
as well as providing important
follow-up tasks to classroom
activities. In addition, from
the point of view of teaching
staff, it is a valuable part
of assessment.
It is our aim therefore to
ensure that homework should:
 be
an integral part of the teaching/learning
process;
enhance
and reinforce the work in hand;
be
meaningful and follow on naturally
from a preceding lesson;
take
into account group and individual
abilities;
and that students should:
know
what is expected of them;
be
clear about the layout demanded;
be
given adequate time to complete
homework in a worthwhile manner;
be
encouraged to seek extra information
when explanations have not been
understood;
understand
the marking criteria and how
their performance could be improved.
We would encourage parents
to play an active part in this
vital part of the student's
education by keeping a watchful
eye on the regular completion
of homework. Each student is
issued with a Link Book in which
to record homework, and we would
ask parents to check and countersign
the book each week. The following
table shows the maximum amount
of time students should spend
on each homework. Staff do not
expect students to spend hours
on each individual item.
Homework Requirements
| Year Group |
Number of Homeworks
per night |
Maximum Time
per Subject |
| 7 |
3 |
20-25 minutes |
| 8 |
3 |
25-30 minutes |
| 9 |
3 |
30-35 minutes |
| 10 |
3 |
45 minutes |
| 11 |
3 |
45 minutes |
Years 12/13: No set time table;
greater flexibility of time
allowed by study periods.
Students should be encouraged
to aim for at least one hour
per subject each night.
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