We use the following two online learning platforms for student homework. Please find on this page information about how they work and how parents/carers can access them.
If you have any questions about homework being set, you should initially contact the classroom teacher.
Overview
| Key Stage 3 | Key Stage 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| English (core) | 30 minutes per week on Sparx Reader* | Approximately 60 minutes per week. Set on Teams. |
| Maths (core) | 30 minutes per week on Sparx Maths* | Approximately 60 minutes per week on Sparx Maths* |
| Science (core) | 30 minutes per week on Sparx Science* | Approximately 60 minutes per week on Sparx Science* |
| PE (core) | One task set per rotation. Set on Teams. | n/a |
| All other subjects | Non-compulsory homework may be set to offer extended learning opportunities. This will be set on Teams. | Approximately 60 minutes per week. Homework will be set as per the needs of the course, and there may be significant variation in the nature it. All work will either be in preparation for exams or contributing to their non-examined assessment (if applicable). This homework will be set on Teams. |
*Sparx tasks are set weekly on Fridays. This will not be communicated on Teams because the weekly completion is an expectation.
Key Stage 5
Homework tasks will vary significantly between the courses but should take students approximately 4 hours per week, per subject. Students are highly encouraged to complete this work during study periods. This work will be set on Teams.
Sparx
Sparx is a collection of systems designed to develop the learning habits of students and further their progress. We currently set homework using the following systems. Tasks will be set and due to be submitted on Friday of each week.
Sparx Maths
Sparx Maths creates an hour's worth of practice questions based on the topics that have been taught in class that week. The questions are personalised to each individual learner to match their current level of understanding.
Sparx Reader
After completing an initial reading level test, students are offered suitable books to read from the Sparx Reader library. Students are asked questions at regular intervals to check their understanding.
Sparx Science
Students are set practice questions based on topics that they have studied during their learning journey to date. The questions are personalised to each individual learner to match their current level of understanding.
Teams
Students will be set work through the Assignments section of Teams. Students regularly use Teams and the Microsoft suite of apps in school and will know how to log into their account. If your child has difficulty accessing Teams out of school, you should email .
Compliance
Homework is an important part of learning, and we want our students to fully engage with it. If homework is not completed on time, or is not of high enough quality, your son or daughter’s teacher will allocate them a place at a supervised lunchtime catch-up session, where they will be supported to complete the work. Failure to attend this session will result in an after-school detention.