Homework Policy
Blairgowrie High School Homework Policy
November 2009
Rationale
Homework is an important factor in a pupil’s learning. It contributes towards higher levels of attainment, promotes self-discipline and perseverance, and allows parents to become more involved in their child’s learning.
Aims of this Policy
Ø To encourage the use of homework at all stages and in all departments.
Ø To support continuous improvement in attainment throughout the school.
Ø To provide a clear statement of principles for the use of pupils, parents and staff.
Role and Purpose of Homework
Ø Pupils reinforce and consolidate work and skills developed in class.
Ø Preparation for new work can be undertaken.
Ø When assessments are due, pupils will revise topics.
Ø Students learn to organise their time and work schedules.
Ø A variety of study skills may be practised.
Ø Unfinished class work may be completed at home.
Good Practice in Setting Homework
Ø Homework should be relevant to the work of the class and appropriate for the stage and capabilities of the pupil.
Ø Homework should be set regularly, in order to build up and maintain good study habits, although timing may vary according to the calendar of assessments or the nature of the work of the class.
Ø Teachers should set aside time in class to issue homework and check it, and to ensure that every pupil writes it in their planners. Clear success criteria should be given, preferably in a form which the pupils can access at home (on paper or via the internet).
Ø Pupils should be given sufficient notice of return of homework in order to be able to organise their homework across all subjects and across the week.
Ø Pupils and teachers should not be overburdened by the demands of homework.
Ø Feedback should always be given on homework, whether it is marked formally by the teacher or checked in some other way. The feedback should be as prompt and positive as possible.
Ø A record should be kept of class homework completed, so that underperformance may be challenged at an early stage.
Roles and Responsibilities
Every pupil will:
Ø record his/her homework in the planner
Ø spend sufficient time at home, working to achieve a high standard of homework response
Ø ask teacher for help with homework if necessary
Ø ensure that homework is handed in on time
Ø use feedback from the homework to improve their attainment
All parents will:
Ø encourage the use of the planner
Ø check that homework has been completed to a satisfactory standard
Ø encourage child to ask for help if necessary
Ø contact guidance teacher with any concerns
Every class teacher will:
Ø ensure that all pupils receive regular homework tasks according to the department homework policy
Ø ensure time is sufficient in class to issue and receive homework
Ø ensure pupils write the homework in their planners
Ø check planners on a regular basis
Ø provide help for those pupils finding difficulties with homework
Ø arrange for prompt and informative feedback on the homework
Ø record homework issued and returned
Ø use Merits and Demerits to record good and poor homework practice from pupils.
Ø inform principal teacher and/or house teams of ongoing difficulties with individual pupils.
Every principal teacher will:
Ø regularly review the department homework policy
Ø monitor the frequency and quality of class homeworks by sampling pupil homework and checking class records
Ø support class teachers in dealing with homework defaulters
The Support for Learning Department will:
Ø assist departments in the production of differentiated homework tasks.
Senior Management Team and Guidance Teachers will:
Ø support class teachers, pupils and parents in resolving any difficulties in the operation of the homework policy
Access the Homework Plans for individual departments by clicking on the following links Art Maths Biology Modern Languages Business Studies Modern Studies Chemistry Music Computing Physical Education English Physics Geography Religious Education History Technical Home Economics
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