How is homework set?
Homework is usually set within the lesson, to give ample time for the teacher to explain the task, the purpose behind it and the due date. Teachers will explain this in lessons and set the homework itself on our online platform, Satchel One. Details about how to access the homework as a pupil and as a parent / carer are given in the user guides below.
How is homework used?
Homework may be used in a multitude of ways to reinforce learning in the lesson and to check understanding; it may also be used as part of the lesson itself.
How is homework acknowledged?
Homework may be marked formally or feedback given verbally. Positive points for homework completion may be given where the teacher judges this appropriate. The teacher may also use verbal or written praise. Where the homework is used as part of the lesson, the feedback will form part of the feedback in the lesson itself.
How frequently is homework set?
- KS3: Pupils should be set no more than 3 hours per week collectively.
- Weekly homework across all key stages for Core and MFL
- KS4: Homework set weekly by examined subjects.
What happens if my child does not complete homework?
- We understand that sometimes a homework can be missed. The second time a homework is missed, parents will be made aware. If a homework is missed a third time they will be set a homework catch up.
- It is assumed that if a teacher puts a 1 or 2 on a report for homework, parents will already have been informed of this.
- Homework catch up will be run centrally but staffed by teachers and teaching staff.
How is my child supported to complete homework?
Homework support sessions, staffed by our cover staff and teaching assistants, allow students to complete homework in school if wished. These take place Monday to Thursday from 3pm to 4pm in the school library. As a school we use an online platform called Satchel One to set all homework. This organises homework into one location, giving a list of work to complete, along with due dates. Students all have a personal account which can be accessed using their school username and password via Microsoft single sign in. It works both via a web browser and an app that can be downloaded for free.
How can I support my child with homework?
Parents / carers can access Satchel One on all devices using a unique code that will be shared via email by school. This code can be used multiple times so that more than one family member can access the Satchel One account. Parent / carers will be able to see the full list of homework set once logged in. Please follow the link at the bottom of the screen for more support with parent access to Satchel One.
We recommend that parents and carers help children to set up a regular routine for completing homework in ample time in a quiet place, packing bags in readiness the night before and encouraging them to ask teachers for clarification if needed before the due dates. We would also recommend supporting children to complete homework at the after-school homework support sessions if they struggle to work at home.
How do I register and use Satchel One?
Please see below for guides to support you and your child to use Satchel One at home. The Helpful Links shows you how to use Satchel One and the Video User Guide shows how to register, manage email notifications, add multiple students to a parent / carer account and reset passwords. If you experience any problems please contact us.