Homework/Home Learning
Independent Learning
Learning continues beyond the classroom. Students complete independent tasks weekly, both online and on paper.
| Core platforms: | Techniques taught: |
|---|---|
| Y7-9 Sparx Reader (30 Mins per week) | Look, Cover, Write, Check |
| Y7-9 Sparx Maths (30 Mins per week) | Flashcards and Leitner System |
| Y8 & 9 Sparx Science (30 Mins per week) | Retrieval practice and low-stakes quizzing |
In Y7-9, other subjects set independent learning tasks that can be completed for rewards. For Years 10-11, Independent Learning is assigned in all subjects.
Homework Overview by Year Group and Subject
| Subject | Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 | Year 10 | Year 11 |
| English | Sparx Reader: Weekly (Thurs–Wed). Target: 300 points (~30 mins reading + questions). | Sparx Reader: Weekly (Thurs–Wed). Target: 300 points (~30 mins reading + questions). | Sparx Reader: Weekly (Thurs–Wed). Target: 300 points (~30 mins reading + questions). |
Sparx Reader weekly. • Set texts & poetry reading (30 mins/night). • Macbeth revision booklet (1 activity/week). |
Sparx Reader weekly. • Set texts & poetry reading (30 mins/night). • Unseen Poetry (1 poem/week). • A Christmas Carol booklet (1 activity/week). |
| Maths | Weekly via Sparx Maths (Set Tue, due Mon). 100% score required. Support at Club F5 daily until 4pm. | Weekly via Sparx Maths (Set Tue, due Mon). 100% score required. Support at Club F5 daily until 4pm. | Weekly via Sparx Maths (Set Tue, due Mon). 100% score required. Support at Club F5 daily until 4pm. | Weekly via Sparx Maths (Set Tue, due Mon). 100% score required. Support at Club F5 daily until 4pm. | Weekly via Sparx Maths (Set Tue, due Mon). 100% score required. Support at Club F5 daily until 4pm. |
| Science | Weekly via Sparx Science (Set Wed, due Tue). 100% score required. Video support available. | Weekly via Sparx Science (Set Wed, due Tue). 100% score required. Video support available. | Weekly via Sparx Science (Set Wed, due Tue). 100% score required. Video support available. | Weekly via Sparx Science (Set Wed, due Tue). 100% score required. Video support available. | Weekly via Sparx Science (Set Wed, due Tue). 100% score required. Video support available. |
| History | Set via SAM Learning. Tasks match current classwork to consolidate terminology. | Set via SAM Learning. Tasks match current classwork to consolidate terminology. | Set via SAM Learning. Tasks match current classwork to consolidate terminology. | Set via SAM Learning. Tasks match current classwork to consolidate terminology. | Set via SAM Learning. Tasks match current classwork to consolidate terminology. |
| Geography | Fortnightly via Educake to build geographical literacy. | Fortnightly via Educake to build geographical literacy. | Fortnightly via Educake to build geographical literacy. | Weekly via Educake to bridge knowledge gaps and improve exam technique. | Weekly via Educake to bridge knowledge gaps and improve exam technique. |
| Spanish |
Language Nut: • Hobbies vocabulary • Phonics (G & J) • Present tense (jugar) |
Language Nut: • Food & drink vocabulary • Food sentences & structures |
Language Nut: • "How to help" vocabulary • Global & social issues • True/false reading tasks |
Language Nut (Set half-termly + extra tasks). • Grammar (hacer preterite/future) • Holiday conditional vocab • Photo descriptions & dictation |
Language Nut (Additional tasks issued). • Environment vocab & irregular verbs • Listening MCQs & reading gap-fills • Cinema/health revision |
| Creative | Set half-termly based on the Formal Elements of Art to match classwork. | Set half-termly based on Artistic Techniques & Processes in traditional movements. | Set half-termly based on Contemporary Artists and creative career pathways. | Independent portfolio work at home to develop and expand personal projects. | Set half-termly portfolio development. From Jan: Independent exam paper prep (research & experimentation). |
| Digital | OneNote: Complete prep/research tasks to support and cement the upcoming lesson. | OneNote: Complete prep/research tasks to support and cement the upcoming lesson. | OneNote: Complete prep/research tasks to support and cement the upcoming lesson. |
Video tasks supporting controlled assessments. Note: Includes BTEC Sport coursework & GCSE PE unit revision cards. |
MS Teams / OneNote: Reading key topics in revision guides to anchor prior and upcoming topic areas. |
| PE / Sport | N/A | N/A | N/A | Included in Digital options (BTEC coursework / GCSE revision cards). | GCSE PE: Complete revision cards during designated morning or Thursday PM revision sessions. |
| Citizenship | N/A | N/A | N/A |