Homework at Padgate Academy

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Setting regular and routine homework is a fundamental element of extending learning beyond the classroom. 

The aim of setting homework is to:

1. Develop fluency through practice

2. Develop students as independent learners and thinkers.

Homework at Padgate Academy

The homework provision at Padgate Academy will be used as an adhesive, connecting the curriculum and making links between teacher, student and home. Homework activities will focus on key learning to make links beyond the classroom, allowing students to recall, reflect and reapply their knowledge and skills.

The purpose of the homework we set should enable pupils to;

· Continue learning away from the classroom

· Consolidate learning

· Develop independent learning skills 

· Have opportunities to work with parents and demonstrate their understanding at home

Supporting with homework

In order to support students, the academy operates a homework club during lunch periods throughout the week. Teachers will also be able to support students with accessing homework E.g printouts for students without IT equipment at home.

Students with barriers to completing homework will be identified by Pastoral leaders, with a clear plan of support put in place to support homework completion, based upon the individuals needs and requirements. 

Nature of homework

The work set for home will follow two routes, a regular series of Mode A – Knowledge enhancement homework and intermittent Mode B - Creative homework.

Mode A Homework:  Practice, revision, pre-reading, questions, exercises.

Mode B Homework:  Research, open-ended projects, creative product-making, options homework.

Homework is set on a weekly basis on Arbor with a clear deadline. 

Online learning platform (Educake/Mathswatch/SENECA) – Activities are set on the platforms with links added to Arbor.

Online worksheets - Electronic copies of resources available for all students. Where applicable paper copies will be provided for some students who may struggle to access IT facilities at home.