Our aim is to ensure that homework is consistent, purposeful, and supports pupils’ progress across all year groups. We have carefully reviewed our approach to reduce unnecessary stress, increase fairness, and develop strong learning habits. Homework tasks will also be closely linked to developing pupils’ literacy, numeracy, and scientific thinking skills, as these form the foundations for success across the wider curriculum.

Key Stage 3 (Years 7, 8 and 9)

  • Pupils are expected to complete homework in English, Maths, and Science.
  • Other subjects will still set homework, but pupils will not be sanctioned if it is not completed, instead, pupils will be rewarded with Oath Points.
  • Failure to complete English, Maths, or Science homework will result in a C1 – Lack of Homework.
  • If a pupil receives three C1s in a term, they will be issued with an afterschool detention on Tuesday.

Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11)

  • Pupils are expected to complete homework in all subjects.
  • Failure to complete homework will result in an afterschool detention on Thursday.
  • Year 10 parents please note: Until Christmas, Year 10 pupils will follow the KS3 homework model described above. This will allow time for pupils to adjust before we launch a new homework monitoring system in the new year.

Homework Platform – Satchel One

To ensure clarity and consistency for all pupils and parents, teachers will set all homework on Satchel One. This will allow you to track your child’s homework easily and support them in managing deadlines. Please see the attached guide for instructions on how to use Satchel One.

In summary:

Aspect Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9) Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11)
Homework Subjects English, Maths, Science (mandatory)
Other subjects: optional, rewarded with Oath Points		 All subjects (mandatory)
Sanctions for non-completion Failure in English, Maths, or Science → C1 (Lack of Homework)
3 C1s in a term → Tuesday afterschool detention		 Failure in any subject → Thursday afterschool catch up session (compulsory)
Rewards Oath Points for completing optional homework in other subjects Various rewards throughout the term, including trips etc.
Year 10 Adjustment Until Christmas follows KS3 model
New monitoring system starts in new year		 Full KS4 model after Christmas
Homework Platform Satchel One (all homework set here for clarity and tracking)

Please find – OMA Parents Guide to SatchelOne

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