Home learning
Setting homework
Evidence shows that the quality of homework set by a school is more important that the quantity. Indeed, it is likely that the impact of homework on learning and progress reduces as the amount of time young people spend on it increases.
To be effective, homework set by teacher must related to the learning undertaken in school. Therefore teachers will set homework only when it is integral to learning (and never for the sake of it). Homework might take the following forms:
- Practise
- Preparation
- Extension
Regular and deliberate practise is an important aspect of learning and progress. Therefore, weekly tasks are set online for young people to engage with, with rewards in school based on the level of engagement.
Sparx
Sparx builds maths and reading confidence through personalised homework and online activities. Tasks are set weekly.
SAM Learning
SAM Learning consolidates knowledge across the curriculum to promote mastery. In every subject, tasks are set fortnightly (KS3) or weekly (KS4).
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Sometimes, parents and carers ask the school for additional homework tasks to help keep children in good learning routines at home. Generally, we do not set these tasks however there is a wealth of digital and printed solutions available for parents and carers. These are given below.
Oak National Academy
A wide range of lessons, activities and self-marking quizzes.
WJEC
The Welsh examination board provide a range of past papers, knowledge organisers and revision resources.
Carlam Cymru
Carlam Cymru provide GCSE, AS and A2 level revision videos that will help learners to prepare and enrich their knowledge ahead of exams.
BBC Bitesize
Learn and revise by Key Stage and by subject. Register for a personalised experienced by clicking on ‘My Bitesize’.
Publications
The following popular publications are available to buy online.