Homework FAQ

How long will my child spend completing homework each week?  

  • At KS3 Students must complete the following homework per week: English, Maths, Science, French, History, Geography 

  • The work set will be x30 minutes per subject per week (3 hours per week) 

  • This work will be set via Microsoft teams assignments and will be set through the following learning platforms: Sparx Maths, Sparx Reader, Seneca and Language Nut 

  • At KS3 the following subjects will set additional work that can be completed and rewarded with good homework merits: Religious Education, Computer Science, Music and D.T 

  • The following subjects will not set additional work at KS3, instead offering a greater range of enrichment activities: Art, Music, Drama, PE and DT 

How do I know what homework my child has been set? 

  • Through the ‘My Child at School App’ you will be able to see what homework has been set and when the deadline for submission is. 

  • Each week students will be set homework by their class teacher, and this will be recorded on their Microsoft Teams group. A laptop will be provided for every student to use to complete their homework, and this should be brought to school each day. 

  • You can also sign up for updates on Sparx Maths/Reader and Seneca to see your child’s progress 

How will the school support my child in completing their homework each week?  

  • Students who have a strong record of homework completion and ‘Good Homework Merits’ will receive rewards throughout the year 

  • Students who have been identified as struggling to independently complete their homework will be invited to Study Club, to help build better habits of working and support their understanding. 

  • Students who fail to complete a piece of English, Maths, Science, French, History, Geography will receive a 30 minute correction to allow them to catch up on the missed work 

How can I support my child in completing their homework each week?  

  • Ensuring that the laptop that has been provided by the school is monitored and that you check in with your child about when they are completing their homework. 

  • By making sure that they have a quiet space in the home to complete their work so that they can focus on the work that has been set. 

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Please direct any questions you have about homework to r.mcdonough@arkelvinacademy.org 

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