Introduction

BTRCC places a strong emphasis upon the importance of homework throughout all years within the school.  Homework is a vital part of the pupils’ learning experience and leads to better outcomes.  On average, homework can lead to five months additional progress (Education Endowment Foundation 2017).  By completing homework, our pupils are increasing their resilience and ability to study independently. 

Purpose of Homework

• To enhance the learning process and provide additional opportunities for study.
• To provide opportunities to develop independence
• To provide opportunities to use, consolidate and revise knowledge and skills.
• To reinforce positive attitudes towards school work.
• To develop pupil confidence and motivation.
• To enhance the partnership between home and school

Guidance on the setting and duration of homework

• All homework is set online using Arbor. Teachers will upload the details on the homework, including the nature of the task and instruction for it’s completion and due date.  The teacher will inform the class that homework has been set and give verbal guidance on how to complete the task.
• Each pupil has a personal Arbor account that allows them to view their personal homework list.  This shows pupils what tasks have been set, how long to the deadline for each task and allows them to access any attached resources.
• Parents and carers are also allocated a login to allow them to support their child’s organisation and completion of homework.
• Pupils that do not have access to the internet at home can use computers in the library and lunchtimes and after school during Homework club.  There are printers available to print homework and any worksheets attached.

 

Homework should be set in accordance with the following guidelines:

	Core subjects	All other subjects	Per Evening
Years 7 - 9	1 hour per fortnight	30 mins per fortnight	1 hours
Years 10 & 11	1 hour per fortnight	45 mins per week	1.5- 2 hours

 

The Planning and Nature of Homework Tasks

Homework should be set to advance pupil progress and support ongoing class work or to review of prior learning.

Homework tasks should:

• Be relevant, meaningful and set for a purpose. Tasks are meaningful in that they are linked directly to essential knowledge identified on knowledge organisers.
• Be explained clearly to pupils so that they know what they need to do and how the work will be assessed
• Be manageable for staff in terms of marking and work load.
• Should be used as a formative assessment tool to inform future planning