Homework
Homework serves as a valuable extension of the learning experience. It provides an opportunity for your child to review and practice the skills and concepts covered in class, ensuring a deeper understanding. By completing homework assignments, they can solidify their knowledge and build a strong foundation for future learning.
Each subject will set approximately 1 hour of homework per week. Most subjects will use two online platforms called GCSEPod and Seneca learning. Each of these programmes have been shown to have a significant impact in each subject, when completed weekly.
Below is a grid allowing you to see what each subject will be setting. If the task is not set on an online platform, it will be explained by the teacher in class.
Students will be set approximately 1 hour per week for each subject.
CP3 will be open every Wednesday between 3:10-4:00 for students to complete homework should they wish.
Below, there are some answers to some key questions related to homework:
How will they log on
Students will be able to use their school email address and password to access GCSEPod and Seneca learning. They will use the option of logging in with Office 365.
How will the school support my child to complete their homework?
Assignments will be set by the subject each week. If the homework is coursework based the class teacher will explain the task in class. We will be a running a ‘Homework Club’ every Wednesday. It will run from 15:15 to 16:00 in CP3.
Will there be detentions for incomplete homework?
We will not be running homework detentions, but students can be expected to be rewarded frequently for their homework completion, and supported if they are struggling.
How will I know my child has completed their homework?
See the link for information relating to tracking GCSEPod. https://www.gcsepod.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/06-Monitoring-your-childs-usage.pdf
See the link for information relating to tracking to Seneca learning. https://help.senecalearning.com/en/articles/8315278-how-to-use-the-parent-platform
How will my child receive feedback on these platforms?
GCSEPod and Seneca learning are self-marking – students will know immediately whether they answered the question correctly. This information is made available to the teacher, who can support your child if there is a topic that they are repeatedly struggling on. Coursework will be monitored by the class teacher.
Who should I contact if I have any issues relating to my child’s homework?
If you have any issues with a piece of homework, then please contact your child’s subject teacher in the first instance.