Risedale staff have high expectations and believe that success is possible for all. Learning beyond the classroom is part of these expectations.
Homework Timetable:
| Year Group |
Subject and Frequency |
Total Time |
| Year 7 |
English, Maths and Science - Once a week.
All other subjects - Once a fortnight. |
20 - 40 minutes |
| Year 8 |
English, Maths and Science - Once a week.
All other subjects - Once a fortnight. |
20 - 40 minutes |
| Year 9 |
English, Maths and Science - Once a week.
All other subjects - Once a fortnight. |
30 - 60 minutes |
| Year 10 |
English, Maths and Science - Up to twice a week.
All other subjects - Once a week. |
30 - 60 minutes |
| Year 11 |
English, Maths and Science - Twice a week.
All other subjects - Once a week. |
40 - 60 minutes |
Purpose of Homework:
Homework is an important part of learning at Risedale. The purpose of setting homework is to:
- Engage and challenge pupils with meaningful and interesting tasks.
- Achieve significant improvement in pupil progress through regular completion.
- Develop essential organisational and time-management skills, a critical life tool.
How is Homework Set?
Google Classroom will be used as the primary platform for setting and submitting homework.
- All your teachers will set your homework using Google Classroom and talk you through the task and expectations in class.
- All pupils must record homework in their planners on the day it is set, with the due date next to it.
- Paper copies of tasks can be provided upon request if you have difficulty accessing the online resources.
- A range of tasks will be set, including flipped learning, research, project tasks, and reading.
Google Classroom Parent Alerts:
Parents/carers can receive email summaries showing their child’s progress in Google Classroom. To become a ‘Google Guardian’, simply complete the form 'Google Classroom Summary Alerts' and our IT team will set this up for you.
Getting Stuck? Use "Brain, Book, Buddy, Boss"
Learning is all about finding solutions to problems, and 'getting stuck' is part of the process! If you find homework difficult, we encourage you to follow these steps independently before asking a teacher:
- Brain: THINK about the problem and what you already know.
- Book: RESEARCH using your class notes, textbooks, or reliable online sources.
- Buddy: ASK A FRIEND (or a parent/carer) to discuss the problem with you.
- Boss: Only then, CONTACT YOUR TEACHER for content-specific help.
Steps to Success:
Teachers will set realistic deadlines for you. Your success depends on submitting your work on time and to the required standard.
- Submission: Your homework should be submitted on time. Your teacher will record completion and provide feedback to guide your next steps.
- First Deadline Missed: If you do not meet the 1st deadline, or if the work is not at the required standard, you will be given a 2nd deadline.
- Final Deadline: If you fail to complete the work for the 2nd deadline, communication with home will occur, and a final deadline will be provided.
Homework Clubs:
Not all homework needs to be completed at home. Some pupils find it easier and more effective (because of available resources or a dedicated study environment) to complete homework at school.
>> You can find information about our Homework Clubs here: Activities