Homework
Homework is an important part of learning and enables students to develop their independence and resilience across the curriculum.
Lift Maltings School
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Homework is an important part of learning and enables students to develop their independence and resilience across the curriculum.
We believe that homework is an essential part of every student’s education, helping to reinforce learning, develop independent study skills and prepare students for assessments and future success. Completing homework regularly builds personal responsibility, supports organisation and strengthens understanding of key concepts.
At Lift Maltings the overarching aim is to ensure that homework is impactful and meets the needs of all students for all subjects that they study.
Homework Timetable
Research shows that regular homework has a positive impact on progress, particularly for secondary school students. Homework linked to classroom work is more effective, especially when students understand its purpose – whether to increase knowledge, develop fluency or apply learning in new contexts.
Intended Purpose
To follow up a particular topic under study in order to consolidate understanding
To build further on what students have learned and extend understanding
To help establish the independent study habit when beyond the gaze of the teacher
General Guiding Principles
Teaching staff will aim to adopt, and implement the following when planning and assigning homework tasks:
Reinforce through reading and written exercises new knowledge acquired in class.
Applying newly acquired skills and knowledge to rich extension tasks which deepen understanding.
The tasks are relevant, engaging, worth giving time to - aligned to Programmes of Study.
Reinforces the importance of writing and literacy.
Opportunities given to explore learning technologies.
Develop multiple intelligences, talent, aptitudes and learning styles.
Allows our students to work at their optimum pace.
Homework tasks will vary depending on the subject and year group. These may include:
The amount of homework will increase as students progress through the school:
We want every student to feel supported with their homework. Our school offers a range of resources, including:
Teachers will monitor the setting and completion of homework regularly, providing feedback to help students improve and deepen their understanding. Parents are encouraged to use the school planner or contact the school if their child needs additional support with homework.
Homework isn’t just about completing tasks – it’s about building confidence and reinforcing learning.
