Homework

Homework Policy

Homework can make an important contribution to the learning process and contributes to the development of self-directed learning. It is the policy at Chase High School to set homework on a regular basis to build on what is being taught in lessons at school.

 

Homework may take the form of a variety of tasks with a range of purposes, including:

  • to consolidate work begun with the teacher in class, thus strengthening the learning process;

  • to prepare forthcoming work;

  • to encourage independent learning;

  • to extend the range of available resources, e.g. internet, books, libraries and people;

  • to prepare and complete project work and examination coursework;

  • to undertake research, e.g. to find out about the life and work of a pioneer in a particular field of study.

Guidance regarding the quantity of homework per fortnight is given below. We request that staff allow a 48 hour turnaround as a minimum for the completion of work and, where possible, allow up to a week. The aim is to encourage students to learn to manage their time and thus avoid having too many pieces of homework to complete on any one night.

Pupils in Years 7 and 8 are not expected to spend more than 30 minutes on any one piece of homework and in year 9 a maximum of 45 minutes.

The number of pieces given per fortnight is as follows:

  • English, Mathematics and Science = 2 pieces
  • Geography, History, R.E., French and IT = 1 piece
  • Other subjects such as Design and Technology and Art,  may set project-based homework which spans a set period of time. 
  • Drama, PE and Music do not set homework but strongly encourage pupils to engage with the many extra curricular opportunities available to them.


Pupils in Year 7 will be given less homework during their first few weeks at the school, and will be offered guidance to help them to manage their homework.

With examination courses, greater flexibility is required due to the nature of coursework deadlines. Students will not be required to follow a prescriptive timetable, but are advised to study for a maximum of 2 hours per night for 5 nights per week.

Each subject, including options, will set one piece of homework per week. The only exception is for students taking triple science who may be required to complete homework in more than one of the sciences each week.

Creative Arts and Technology subjects set homework as required for the courses.

Satchel

A new way to record, track and monitor homework

Satchel is an online tool to help you keep track of your child’s homework. It will allow you to see the details of the tasks your child has been set, all their deadlines and their submission status and grades. This system will improve the way we communicate with parents/carers and give you greater insight into the homework we set.

You will be provided with login details to your personal account which is linked to your child’s homework calendar, where you will be able to see your child’s “To-do List” and any homework that is overdue.

Please download the Satchel app once you receive your login details, so that you can be sent push notifications to let you know what homework is due. You will also be notified of grades, overdue homework and announcements/events.

If you or your child have any questions about the service, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the team at Satchel, who are always happy to help. Just visit this link or call 020 7197 9550.

Parents'/carers' guide to Satchel

The homework calendar is available via this link.