Homework
Homework at Fulston Manor is seen as an imperative part of a child’s education and as such we ensure that all homework set is well-structured, directly linked to the curriculum and challenging for all students.
Every student will receive feedback on their homework in order to support their progress. We actively encourage parents and carers to support students with their home learning and are always happy to receive ideas or feedback in order to develop this aspect of our curriculum further.
In KS3 Homework is organised into two categories – Homework that is set on a regular weekly basis and homework that is set as a two-week project. The homework projects will allow students to engage with open-ended learning opportunities that will challenge all abilities and also develop independence and resilience. The type of Homework set will be dependent on individual curriculum subjects. We recommend that students make good use of our Homework Club facility that runs every day after school, in the Library. The club gives students access to IT resources as well as individual support if required.
Students at Key Stage 4 and 5 will be set regular weekly homework that is directly linked to the curriculum and this will be aimed at preparing students for examinations, re-enforcing classroom learning and preparing for learning.
Homework is set using our online information system, Arbor. Students and parents and carers are given their own, individual log-in details. If you are experiencing any issues with this system or require additional support, please contact our friendly and helpful IT Services Team.
Please use the drop-down sections below to view our Homework Timetables for each year group. Alternatively, our entire Homework Timetable can be downloaded at the bottom of this page.
If you have questions or concerns over homework please feel free to contact Mrs L Hay, Assistant Headteacher. {[email protected]).
Year 7 Homework Timetable
The following subjects will be setting enrichment projects across the academic year (See HoD for more information) within the schedule shown below:
- Mathematics and English work will be set only once per week but it should be aimed to last one hour per subject per week.
- For other subjects work should be aimed to last up to 30 minutes per subject except PDC which does not set homework.
- Food work is only set every four weeks and will be based around planning and preparation for practical lessons.
- Details of the enrichment tasks will be published on CLASSCHARTS, students should be encouraged to submit work by uploading it or handing it to the teacher for feedback.
- Any incomplete or not submitted enrichment work or projects should be logged as a negative on CLASSCHARTS.
- Any high quality enrichment work or projects should be logged as a positive on CLASSCHARTS.
Year 8 Homework Timetable
The following subjects will be setting two-week enrichment projects across the academic year (See HoD for more information) within the schedule shown below:
- Mathematics and Science work will be set only once per week but it should be aimed to last one hour ten minutes per subject per week.
- For other subjects work should be aimed to last 35 minutes per subject except PDC which does not set homework.
- Food work is only set every four weeks and will be based around planning and preparation for practical lessons.
- Textiles work is only set when the lessons occur and is set every other week.
- Details of enrichment projects and tasks will be published on CLASSCHARTS, students should be encouraged to submit work by uploading it or handing it to the teacher for feedback.
- Any incomplete or not submitted enrichment projects and tasks should be logged as a negative on CLASSCHARTS.
- Any high quality enrichment projects and tasks should be logged as a positive on CLASSCHARTS.
Year 9 Homework Timetable
The following subjects will be setting two-week enrichment projects across the academic year (See HoD for more information) within the schedule shown below:
- Mathematics, English and Science work will be set once per week and will be aimed to last one hour twenty minutes per subject per week.
- For other subjects work should be aimed to last 40 minutes per subject except PDC which does not set homework.
- Details of Enrichment projects and tasks will be published on CLASSCHARTS, students should be encouraged to submit work by uploading it or handing it to the teacher for feedback.
- Any incomplete or not submitted enrichment projects or tasks should be logged as a negative on CLASSCHARTS.
- Any high quality enrichment projects or tasks should be logged as a positive on CLASSCHARTS.
Year 10 Homework Timetable
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MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
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Maths |
Option A |
English |
Option B |
Option D |
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Option C |
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- Mathematics and English homework will be set only once per week but it should be aimed to last at least two hours per subject per week.
- Biology, Chemistry and Physics will be sent fortnightly for at least one hour per subject.
- Homework for other subjects should be aimed to last at least one hour per week except PDC which does not set homework.
- Students must have a maximum of 1 week to complete homework tasks
- Details of homework will be published on CLASSCHARTS, students should be encouraged to submit work by uploading it or handing it to the teacher for feedback.
- Any incomplete or not submitted homework tasks should be logged as a negative on CLASSCHARTS.
- Any high-quality homework tasks should be logged as a positive on CLASSCHARTS.
Year 11 Homework Timetable
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MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
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Maths |
English |
Option B |
Option C |
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Option D |
Option A |
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- Mathematics and English homework will be set only once per week but it should be aimed to last at least two hours per subject per week.
- Biology, Chemistry and Physics will be sent fortnightly for at least one hour per subject.
- Homework for other subjects should be aimed to last at least one hour per week, except PDC which does not set homework.
- Students must have a maximum of 1 week to complete homework tasks
- Details of homework will be published on CLASSCHARTS, students should be encouraged to submit work by uploading it or handing it to the teacher for feedback.
- Any incomplete or not submitted homework tasks should be logged as a negative on CLASSCHARTS.
- Any high quality homework tasks should be logged as a positive on CLASSCHARTS.
Year 12 & 13 (Sixth Form)
There is an expectation that students should complement the 5 hours of lesson time for each course with independent study in school and at home, of at least 3 hours this is half the lesson time per subject, per week.
A student studying a GCSE subject should be expected to add at least four hours of independent study per week.
Details of homework will be published via CLASSCHARTS, students should be encouraged to submit work by uploading it or handing it to the teacher for feedback.