At Whitcliffe Mount School, we believe that high-quality home learning plays an important role in supporting students' progress, developing independent study habits and reinforcing learning that takes place in the classroom. Home learning is designed to complement classroom teaching, helping students to practise key skills, deepen their understanding and prepare for future learning. 

Our expectation is that all students engage positively with the home learning opportunities provided by their teachers. Tasks may vary between subjects and year groups but should always be purposeful, accessible and designed to support student achievement. 

Students are encouraged to: 

• Complete all home learning tasks by the deadline set by their teacher, this will be logged through Arbor.  
• Take responsibility for organising their work and equipment. 
• Seek support from their class teacher if they are unsure about a task. 
• Use home learning as an opportunity to develop independent learning habits. 
• Read regularly and revise key knowledge as part of their wider studies. 

Parents and carers can support their child by: 

• Encouraging a regular routine for completing home learning. 
• Providing a quiet space for study where possible or encouraging students to use the LRC as a space for completing homework. This space is available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays after school until 4pm. 
• Taking an interest in the work being completed. 
• Communicating with school if there are any difficulties preventing completion of tasks. 

The table below outlines the home learning provision within each curriculum area. Subject leaders will update this information each term to ensure students and families are aware of expectations. 

Home Learning Provision by Subject

Subject	Frequency	Type
English	Once a week	Set on Seneca learning for years 7-9 weekly. Seneca and written pieces alternate weeks for year 10-11.
Mathematics	Once a week	Set on Sparx Maths each Wednesday and due each subsequent Wednesday.
Science	Once a week	Set on Sparx Science each Monday and due each subsequent Monday.
History	Once a week on rotation between the 3 humanities subjects	Paper-based activities.
Geography
Religious Studies
French	Once a week	Paper based recall tasks for years 7-9. Seneca based activities for years 10-11.
Spanish	Once a week	Paper based recall tasks for years 7-9 Seneca based activities for years 10-11.
Design Technology subjects	Set at key points in the course with deadlines over two weeks.	Subject specific project set for years 7-9. Completion of coursework for years 10-11.
Music (KS4 only)	Once a week	Paper based recall activities.
Performing Arts and Drama (KS4 only)	Once a week	Written coursework/ research/preparation of notes.
Sports science (KS4 only)	Once every 2 weeks	Paper based recall activities and/or completion of coursework.
Health & Social Care (KS4 only)	Once a week	Paper based recall activities.
Child Development (KS4 only)	Once a week	Paper based recall activities.
Business Studies (KS4 only)	Once every 2 weeks	Completion of coursework for years 10-11.

 

We value the partnership between home and school and appreciate your continued support in helping students develop the habits and skills that contribute to academic success.

If you have any questions regarding home learning about a particular subject, please contact the relevant Curriculum Leader.

To view the Home Learning How to Video, please click this link – How to Video