Homework
Homework across the school will be set on the following days for each subject and Key stage. Key stage two will also get homework from different subjects one each term please see Key stage two section for details. Pupils will receive their first piece of homework week commencing 15th September. Homework will not be set in the final week of each term so it doesn't run over the holidays.
For year 6 this will be different because at February and Easter holidays they will be set paper homework to support them as they get close to their SATs.
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French week 1 (set fortnightly) |
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Humanities project set at the start of each term. See KS3 info below for more detail | |
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Science |
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Maths homework |
Maths homework |
KS2 Expectations
In KS2 children can expect to receive weekly Maths, English and spelling Homework.
English
Because reading is at the heart of everything we do in English, homework for the first week of each term will be focussed specifically on reading. Beyond this, we recommend reading as much as possible but a minimum of three times a week.
At KS2 children will receive weekly spelling tests focussed on the statutory spelling lists and spelling rules. We will be using Sparx Reader in year 6 to support and develop pupils' reading comprehension. Year 5 will begin with paper-based homework designed to support both reading comprehension and their vocabulary and grammar acquisition.
Sparx Reader is an adaptive AI programme that adapts to students' learning and helps to foster strong foundations in both reading for pleasure and students’ comprehension skills. Pupils will be expected to achieve 300 SRP points each week in year 6.
Maths
Children will receive weekly Sparx homework. In KS 2 the homework will be set to last 30 minutes. The platform will communicate directly with parents on how much homework your child has completed and count you down to the deadline. After assessments pupils will receive paper homework to go through their assessments.
Foundation subjects
Each term throughout the year a foundation subject will set an extended piece of homework linked to the subject to help support learning. These will be set on the first week of each term (bar term 1) and due in the penultimate week of each term. In Humanities History and Geography will alternate each week and they will be given a week to complete the task.
Term 1- No project homework
Term 2- Humanities
Term 3- Science
Term 4- Humanities
Term 5- French (Year 5 only due to SATs for year 6)
Term 6- Art and Religion and Philosophy project
KS3 Expectations
In KS3 children can expect to receive weekly Science, Maths (Sparx- 45 minutes or paper homework), English will use Sparx reader (with an expectation that students achieve 300 SRP) and fortnightly French homework. They will also receive a Humanities project based homework to be completed over the term (not term 1 for year 7).
We also recommend reading as much as possible but a minimum of three times a week. Reading is the key to all knowledge and children that read regularly often go on to achieve better outcomes in life. To support this, the first week of each half term (for English) will be an activity focussed specifically on reading.
KS3 Humanities Homework- Set on Google Classroom
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The Arts
Art and Music will set retrieval based 'Learning check' homework each term for year 8 only. This will be set in week three of each term with due date of the following week.
All Homework
- All homework for both key stages will have one week for completion- or one week and the next lesson depending on pupil timetables.
- Other subjects may set enrichment, extension or retrieval homework when it supports learning.
- Should pupils be assigned more than one piece of homework on one day, it is up to the pupil to organise their time during the week to make sure deadlines are not missed.
- Failure to bring in homework will trigger the following:
- Pupils will get a warning and a chance to bring in their missed homework
- If pupils still do not bring homework an after school detention will be given. Teachers will use their personal discretion with pupils and their needs and circumstances.
Google Classroom:
Some subjects will use Google Classroom to upload homework or inform you it has been set using Google Classroom. In these subjects paper homework is always available.
Please click the following links for an easy how-to guide on google classrooms:
- https://www.loom.com/share/38cf9a5995ec418bbd546cfb4703badf?sid=d219790f-120e-4232-b873-3084a5dd4e04
- https://www.loom.com/share/dfffa7dc3b704ec085587dade9b4f3bf?sid=7f260468-2522-445a-bf56-b13ee0a60d74
- https://www.loom.com/share/e4577407404749b1bebac1fdaf6fb332?sid=1084602d-ae2e-4c17-b1ce-7fac37bb9a3a
Spaced Retrieval:
Homework often prioritises recall and retrieval exercises. This helps pupils to rehearse and strengthen knowledge and retention of learning. Spaced retrieval is a memory technique that helps people recall information over a progressively longer period of time. We know that this helps support pupils’ longer-term recall of knowledge and ideas and therefore allows them to be more successful in their learning over time.