Homework
At Willingdon Community School, we place great importance on homework as it is a key part of our vision. We are committed to every member of our community valuing opportunities, aiming for success today, and preparing for challenges and opportunities tomorrow.
Purpose of homework at Willingdon Community School:
• Encourages self-discipline and study habits.
• Reinforces class work and consolidates learning.
• Provides additional assessment opportunities.
• Gives students experience of working on their own.
• Develops a sense of responsibility.
• Involves parents/carers in the educational process.
The two documents below will help in parents understanding the frequency and rationale for homework at Willingdon Community School.
Key Stage 3 Homework Guidance
Homework will be set in English, Maths, and Science every week. Other subjects will follow a Week A/Week B rotation to avoid students having too much homework at once.
Each piece of homework should take around 30 minutes to complete. Homework set in Week A will be collected in Week B, and vice versa.
The KS3 rotation subjects (delivered in blocks throughout the year) include Design Technology (DT), Food Preparation, Enterprise, Computing and Music Technology or Latin. 7NR1's rotation subjects are Food Preparation, Computing, Art and Drama; homework for any of these subjects will be set in the rotation slot in Week B for this group.
Key Stage 4 Homework Guidance
The timetable provided is designed to offer structure and support, but it is not fixed. Students can adapt it to suit their routines.
Each piece of homework should take around 60 minutes to complete. Students may choose to spread their work across the week/weekend, but all homework must be submitted by the due date and meet the expected standard. We expect KS4 students to commit a significant amount of time to independent study, as outcomes are directly linked to the time and effort they put in outside of lessons.
Homework should be clearly explained, accessible, and supported with guidance on where students can seek help if needed. Teachers will use their professional judgement when setting extended tasks, ensuring that work can be realistically staggered across the week where appropriate.
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