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POLICY AND YEAR HOMEWORK TIMETABLES

Updated: 20th June 2016

Review Date: June 2017

Homework

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Homework is a vital element of preparing for qualifications. Students have the opportunity

to study in school between 8am - 4.00 pm in the Learning Resource Centre and Learning Point

where they can complete study independently. There is also a newly formed Homework Club.

School Inspection Handbook Ofsted: Quality of Teaching –

“Teachers use well-judged and often imaginative teaching strategies, including setting appropriate Homework that, together with clearly directed and timely support and intervention, match individual needs accurately. Consequently, pupils learn exceptionally well across the curriculum.”

Without any doubt, students who are successful at A-level and at GCSE are those who have

highly developed independent learning skills, have the capacity to lead the learning process

through their own questions and ideas and, crucially, are resilient and resourceful enough to

get over the many barriers along the way. A strong culture of homework in any class or school

is central to developing these skills.

At Bramhall High School, homework will make the learning experience active, challenging and

engaging for all in line with our Teaching and Learning Policy. Homework will follow these

expectations and be part of the development process that allows pupils to become

independent self-learners.

Homework will feed into lessons and provides exciting opportunities for student-led learning

and creativity. There is an assumption that all Homework needs to be teacher-marked.

However some homework may provide an opportunity for peer discussion and assessment.

At all times the point about Homework is to offer learning opportunities and generate a

culture of high expectations.

The best Homework tasks exhibit five characteristics.

First, the task has a clear academic purpose, such as practice, checking for

understanding, or applying knowledge or skills.

Second, the task efficiently demonstrates student learning.

Third, the task promotes ownership by offering choices and being personally

relevant.

Fourth, the task instills a sense of competence—the student can successfully

complete it without help.

Last, the task is aesthetically pleasing—it appears enjoyable and interesting

(Vatterott, 2009).

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‘’The question about Homework is therefore not should we or not, or even how much or

when, but about its purpose, its value to the learning process and to the development of the

pupils understanding and conceptual connectivity. Effective Homework setting and

completion adds value to the learning process.’’ (Vatterott 2009)

Different kinds of Homework

i. Numeracy and Literacy are important elements of

Homework ii. Homework may also involve finding out, observing and

recording observations and solving problems. iii. In many areas of the curriculum Homework will involve

practical work such as drawing, painting and making things.

Amount of Homework

Government recommendations regarding the length of time a student should be spending on Homework each night have been removed. It is still considered prudent however to consider these when setting Homework.

Time spent on Homework will vary depending on the student.

At certain times of the year, the amount of Homework will vary due to additional considerations (such as external examinations.)

In Key Stage 3: Students will receive Homework in Mathematics, English, once per week and Homework in all others once per fortnight. In Key Stage 3 the expected norm per subject is:

Year 7 30 minutes

Year 8 45 minutes

Year 9 one hour

Students are expected to be undertaking wider reading.

In Key Stage 4: Students will receive Homework in Mathematics, English, MFL, Science and his/her option subjects on average once per week. In Key Stage 4 the expected norm per subject is:

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Up to 2 hours per week as indicated on the timetable

In addition to homework, students should be revising and researching their GCSEs

Students are expected to be undertaking wider reading.

i. There may be instances where Project Homework is set and this will last several weeks. Where this happens, students are expected to record this Independent Study in their planners for the number of weeks allocated for its completion.

ii. SEND /EAL (English as an additional language) students and those who receive other forms of additional support may be given Homework tasks linked to this. Where this happens the staff should ensure that the amount of Independent Study remains manageable for the student concerned.

Setting of Homework

i. Homework will be set in accordance with the Homework

Timetable and in conjunction with professional judgement / appropriateness.

ii. Students should log into Show My Homework iii. The teacher will ensure that there is an accurate record

of the Homework task and a clear submission date for the work on the electronic system.

iv. Longer completion times may be used in order to assist the student to spread his/her workload. Project Work to the end of the given time period, ‘chunked’ into manageable amounts and teachers will check on progress throughout the project.

v. Each member of staff should be sensitive to the demands placed on his/her students. Staff will be made aware of Controlled Assessments and examination schedules. All are published on the VLE.

Assessment of Homework

i. All Homework will be assessed as per the School Marking

Policy. ii. Assessment will be undertaken in many forms.

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Rewards and Sanctions

i. Rewards and sanctions linked to Homework should be

issued as per the Bramhall Way and the practice exemplified in the staff handbook.

Developing the Effectiveness of Homework

Staff Action Outcome Monitored by

Student Log on and use Show My Homework Complete and submit set assignments as per deadline Evaluate their performance Discuss assignments with parent/carer

Extend their individual learning. Evaluate the learning from the assignment in relation to their individual progress

Subject Teacher, parent/carer (Weekly / fortnightly as appropriate) QA by Subject Leader, Leader in Learning,

Parent/carer Provide an appropriate space for completing homework. Encourage their pupils to complete homework on time and take an active interest in tasks set.

Support their child in developing their learning Communicate with the subject teacher any issues with completing the task

Subject Leader, Learning Mentor, SENCO (Weekly / fortnightly as appropriate) QA by Leader in Learning, Director of House

Subject Teacher

Plan appropriate tasks for homework as part of the learning experience Assess/mark/acknowledge completion of work promptly and contribute to the

Homework assignments are planned and differentiated to challenge and extend the learning of the student

Subject Leader (Fortnightly as appropriate) QA by Leader in Learning,

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learning dialogue between pupil, home and teacher. Keep a record of homework tasks as part of a lesson plan. Adhere to the published homework timetable recommendations

Differentiated activities are provided for SEN and most able students Guidance provided to parents and there is an appropriate acknowledgement of parental comments.

Director of House

Core Tutor Check that Show My Homework for your Core Group. Record any communication from parent/carer regarding homework.

Issues with non-recording and / or non-completion of homework assignments are discussed with pupil. Provide advice to pupils on study skills and procedures for completion of homework (use of LRC / Learning Point etc.) Communicate with parent/carer to remove barriers to learning.

Student Support Leader (Fortnightly as appropriate) QA by Leader in Learning, Director of House

Subject Leader

Plan appropriate tasks for homework as part of the learning experience in the MTP. Plan and monitor the appropriateness of the challenge and differentiated nature of the learning being set. Monitor the appropriateness of homework assignments in relation to the topic and homework policy

All members of the department will be aware of : • The place of

homework within the Learning priorities and practices of the school

• When homework will be set.

• How much homework should be set?

• Types of homework used.

SLT Line manager QA by Leader in Learning, Deep Learning

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• Place of homework in the scheme of work.

• Rewards and incentives for homework.

• Sanctions for unsatisfactory work.

Leader in Learning

Monitor the challenge and appropriateness of homework assignments for SEND, PP and most able subgroups. Check Show My homework and books for completion of homework

Learning Walks, student voice and work scrutiny show challenge and opportunities for active learning. Written feedback extends the learning dialogue between pupil and teacher.

Teaching and Learning Team QA by SLT

SLT Link Monitor the recording of homework on/in:

• Show My Homework

Monitor homework through LMA discussion with Subject Leaders

Student voice and Show My Homework show appropriate differentiated tasks and activities are set and completed

Report to Full SLT (Fortnightly as appropriate)

Curriculum Co-ordinator

Audit homework assignments on MTP and lesson planning Support departments in planning appropriate cross-curricular and extended learning opportunities outside of the classroom.

Homework is challenging, differentiated and engaging. Homework plays a significant part in encouraging high ambitions and independent learning. Develop the use of new technologies to support learning.

Curriculum Deputy (NAJ) (Monthly as appropriate) QA by SLT

Progress Tracker

Provide progress data on subgroup with particular relevance to narrowing the gap for Pupil Premium and extending most able pupils

Achievement gap for PP pupils narrows to show achievement in line with others in schools

Assessment AHT (JOL) (Every tracking report)

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QA by SLT

Progress Leader - HOY

Monitor the completion of assignments being set for subgroup students including SEND, PP and most able pupils Conduct pupil voice into determining barriers to completion

Pupil voice and work scrutiny show the SEND pupils are being challenged with appropriately differentiated tasks that extend the pupils learning. Inappropriate homework assignments tackled with Subject Leaders and Director of House.

QA by Assistant Headteacher (Fortnightly as appropriate)

Learning Mentor

Monitor the appropriateness of assignments being set for Pupil Premium pupils Provide study skills advice, support and resources to remove barriers to homework learning. Provide a suitable space and time for Pupil Premium pupils to complete assignments.

Pupil voice show the PP pupils are being completing assignments and are being challenged with appropriately differentiated tasks that will narrow the gap. Learning Point provides a base for homework study

Learning and Teaching Team

SENCO Monitor the appropriateness of assignments being set for SEND pupils

Pupil voice and work scrutiny show the SEND pupils are being challenged with appropriately differentiated tasks that extend the pupils learning.

CLL

YEAR 7 Homework Timetable 2016 - 17 Teacher professional discretion will be used to ascertain the best fit with the learning. All Homework tasks are 30 minutes long.

Core Group Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday A B A B A B A B A B 7 X Half Year Group Group A

English Religious Studies

English Drama

Maths Science

Design Technology Maths

Geography Modern Foreign Language Art

History Computing Music Core Group Reading

Geography Core Group Reading

Group B English Geography

English Art

Maths Science


Drama Modern Foreign Language

Computing History Religious Studies Core Group Reading

Music Core Group Reading

Group C English Art

English History

Maths Science


History Modern Foreign Language

Drama Music Geography Core Group Reading

Religious Studies Computing Core Group Reading

7 Y Half Year Group Group D

Drama English

English Maths History Music

Geography Maths

Modern Foreign Language Religious Studies

History Science Computing Art Core Group Reading

Design Technology Core Group Reading

Group E Art English

English Maths History

Computing Maths

Modern Foreign Language Religious Studies

Drama Science Geography Music Core Group Reading

Design Technology Core Group Reading

Group F Computing English

English Maths Geography History

Music Maths

Modern Foreign Language History

Religious Studies

Science Drama Core Group Reading

Design Technology Art Core Group Reading

Group G History English

English Maths Drama Computing

Music Maths

Modern Foreign Language Geography

Art Science Religious Studies

Geography Core Group Reading

Design Technology Geography Core Group Reading

YEAR 8 Homework Timetable 2016 - 17 Teacher professional discretion will be used to ascertain the best fit with the learning. All homeworks are 45 minutes long.


English Geography

English

Science Drama

Art

Design Technology

Religious Studies

Computing Maths

History Maths

Modern Foreign Language Core Group Reading

Music Core Group Reading

Group B English

English Music

Science History

Computing Design Technology

Geography Drama Maths

Religious Studies Maths


Art Core Group Reading

Group C English

English Geography

Science

Drama Design Technology

Art Music

Religious Studies Maths

Computing Maths


History Core Group Reading

Group D English

English History

Science Music

Religious Studies

Design Technology

Drama Art Maths

Geography Maths


Computing Core Group Reading

8 Y Half Year Group Group E

Art Design Technology Music

History Science

Geography English Modern Foreign Language

English Computing

Religious Studies

Maths Core Group Reading

Maths Drama Core Group Reading

Group F

History Design Technology

Science Science

Music English Computing


Drama Geography Maths Core Group Reading Modern Foreign Language

Maths Art Core Group Reading

Group G

Drama Design Technology

Computing Science

Art English History


Geography Music Maths Core Group Reading Modern Foreign Language


Group H Computing Design Technology Geography

Geography Science

History English Drama


Art Maths Core Group Reading Modern Foreign Language

Maths Music Core Group Reading

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YEAR 9 Homework Timetable 2016 - 17

Teacher professional discretion will be used to ascertain the best fit with the learning. All Homework tasks are one hour long.


Modern Foreign Language

History Drama

English

English Science

Science Computing

Art Music

Design Technology

Geography Maths Core Group Reading


Group B Modern Foreign Language

Music Art


English Science

Science History Computing

Design Technology

Drama Maths Geography Core Group Reading


Group C Modern Foreign Language

Geography History


English Science

Science Art Music

Design Technology

Computing Maths Core Group Reading

Maths Drama Core Group Reading

Group D Modern Foreign Language

Computing Religious Studies

English History

English Science

Science Drama Design Technology

Geography Maths Core Group Reading

Maths Art Core Group Reading

9Y Half Year Group Group E

Geography Computing

History Art

Science Drama

Design Technology English

English Maths Maths Religious Studies Modern Foreign Language Core Group Reading

Core Group Reading

Group F

Art Geography Computing

Science Drama Design Technology English

English Maths Maths History

Modern Foreign Language Religious Studies Core Group Reading

Core Group Reading

Group G

Music History Drama

Science Computing

Religious Studies


English Geography

Maths Maths Art


Core Group Reading

Group H History Art Religious Studies

Science Geography Drama


English Computing

Maths Maths G=


Core Group Reading

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YEAR 10 Homework Timetable 2016 - 17 Teacher professional discretion will be used to ascertain the best fit with the learning. All Homework tasks are at least one hour long.

Subject Number of lessons over two weeks

Homework 10X Day Set

10Y Day Set

10B Day Set

Maths 8 60 mins Monday or Wednesday

Thursday or Wednesday

Thursday or Wednesday

English 8 60 mins Tuesday or Friday Tuesday or Friday Tuesday or Friday Science 8

60 mins Wednesday or

Thursday or Friday

Monday or Wednesday or Friday

Monday or Wednesday or Friday

PE 4 MFL 5 60 mins Thursday Thursday Project work when

appropriate Option A 5 60 - 90 mins Monday Monday Monday Option B 5 60 - 90 mins Friday Friday Friday Option C 5 60 - 90 mins Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday RE 2 60 mins Wednesday or

Tuesday Monday or Friday Monday or Friday

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YEAR 11 Homework Timetable 2016 - 17 Teacher professional discretion will be used to ascertain the best fit with the learning. All Homework tasks are at least one hour long.

Subject Number of lessons per week

Homework 11X Day Set

11Y Day Set

11V Day Set

11B Day Set

Maths 7 60 mins Tuesday or Thursday

Monday or Tuesday

Thursday or Friday

Monday or Tuesday

English 7 60 mins Monday or Wednesday

Wednesday or Thursday

Monday or Tuesday

Wednesday or Friday

Science 8 60 mins Monday or Wednesday or Thursday

Monday or Friday Wednesday Wednesday

PE 4 60 minutes GCSE MFL 4 60 mins Tuesday Tuesday BTEC Mon or

Tuesday None

Option A 6 60 - 90 mins Thursday Thursday Thursday Wednesday Option B 6 60 - 90 mins Friday Friday Friday Princes Trust Option C 36 60 - 90 mins Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday RE 2

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Agreed: June 2016 Review Date: June 2017 Senior Members of Staff Responsible Ms N A Joynson – Deputy Headteacher

Bramhall High School Seal Road Bramhall Stockport SK7 2JT www.bramhallhigh.stockport.sch.uk Tel: 0161 439 8045 Fax: 0161 439 8951 Email: [email protected]