Homework
Homework is set as follows and pupils are asked to record each piece of homework in their planners, including a note as to when it is due to be submitted.
Key Stage 2
- Core subjects (Maths, English and Science) will be set weekly, from September until May half term.
- Foundation subjects (Humanities, Arts, Computing and French) will be set as appropriate, in line with the topics covered. These will take the form of booklets, provided termly.
- For Year 6, Science and foundation subject homework will cease at Christmas, until May, to allow more focus on English and Maths in preparation for SATs.
- Each piece of core and foundation homework should take approximately 20 minutes.
Key Stage 3
- Core subjects (Maths, English and Science) will be set weekly, from September until May half term.
- Foundation subjects (French, History, Geography, Computer Science and RE) will be set as appropriate, in line with the topics covered. These will take the form of booklets, provided termly.
- For Year 8, foundation subject homework will cease at February half term, until June, to allow more focus on core subjects in preparation for Upper School exams.
- Each piece of core and foundation homework should take approximately 30 minutes.