Extending Learning
We use various online platforms to support our students with homework and revision.
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Homework
Homework is an integral part of curriculum delivery at The Deanes; it is a planned learning activity that provides students with the opportunity to:
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Research indicates that homework at secondary school has a significant impact on student progress and is one of the most effective ways of reducing the Disadvantage gap (Education Endowment Foundation).
Our approach to homework is outlined below:
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how Parents / Carers can helP
Parents and carers play an essential role in your learning and can assist with your homework in the following ways:
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Year 7 Homework Timetable
Homework will be set weekly for English, Maths and Science and on a fortnightly basis for Humanities and Languages. Performance, Creative, Social Science subjects and Computing will be set on a monthly basis. Whilst individual homework tasks may vary, students are generally expected to dedicate approximately 30 minutes to each piece of homework set.
Fortnight Commencing |
Core Subjects(These are set once each week.) |
Foundation Subjects(These are set once during the fortnight.) |
09 January 2023 |
English, Maths, Science |
Geography, History, Spanish, Technology, Music, Art, RS |
23 January 2023 |
English, Maths, Science |
Geography, History, Spanish, Drama, Computing, Food, RSHE, PE |
06 February 2023 |
English, Maths, Science |
Geography, History, Spanish, Technology, Music, Art, RS |
27 february 2023 |
English, Maths, Science |
Geography, History, Spanish, Drama, Computing, Food, RSHE, PE |
13 march 2023 |
English, Maths, Science |
Geography, History, Spanish, Technology, Music, Art, RS |
27 march 2023 |
English, Maths, Science |
Geography, History, Spanish |
Year 8 Homework Timetable
Homework will be set weekly for English, Maths and Science and on a fortnightly basis for Humanities and Languages. Performance, Creative, Social Science subjects and Computing will be set on a monthly basis. Whilst individual homework tasks may vary, students are generally expected to dedicate between 30 – 45 minutes to each piece of homework set.
Fortnight Commencing |
Core Subjects(These are set once each week.) |
Foundation Subjects(These are set once during the fortnight.) |
09 January 2023 |
English, Maths, Science |
Geography, History, Spanish, Drama, Computing, Food, RSHE, PE |
23 January 2023 |
English, Maths, Science |
Geography, History, Spanish, Technology, Music, Art, RS |
06 February 2023 |
English, Maths, Science |
Geography, History, Spanish, Drama, Computing, Food, RSHE, PE |
27 February 2023 |
English, Maths, Science |
Geography, History, Spanish, Technology, Music, Art, RS |
13 march 2023 |
English, Maths, Science |
Geography, History, Spanish, Drama, Computing, Food, RSHE, PE |
27 march 2023 |
English, Maths, Science |
Geography, History, Spanish |
Year 9 Homework Timetable
Homework will be set weekly for English, Maths and Science and on a fortnightly basis for Humanities and Languages. Performance, Creative, Social Science subjects and Computing will be set on a monthly basis. Whilst individual homework tasks may vary, students are generally expected to dedicate between 45 - 60 minutes to each piece of homework set.
Fortnight Commencing |
Core Subjects(These are set once each week.) |
Foundation Subjects(These are set once during the fortnight.) |
09 january 2023 |
English, Maths, Science |
Geography, History, Spanish, Technology, Music, Art, RS |
23 january 2023 |
English, Maths, Science |
Geography, History, Spanish, Drama, Computing, Food, RSHE, PE |
06 february 2023 |
English, Maths, Science |
Geography, History, Spanish, Technology, Music, Art, RS |
27 february 2023 |
English, Maths, Science |
Geography, History, Spanish, Drama, Computing, Food, RSHE, PE |
13 march 2023 |
English, Maths, Science |
Geography, History, Spanish, Technology, Music, Art, RS |
27 march 2023 |
English, Maths, Science |
Geography, History, Spanish |
Year 10 Homework Timetable
Homework will be set weekly for English, Maths, Science and Option subjects following the schedule below. Whilst individual homework tasks may vary, students are generally expected to dedicate between 45 – 60 minutes on each piece of homework set. In order to further support students to develop their study skills in preparation for their exams, students will be encouraged to engage in guided revision activities at least three times per week.
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Wednesday |
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Friday |
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Science |
Option A |
English (Set 1 & 2) Maths (Set 3 & 4) |
Maths (Set 1 & 2) English (Set 3 & 4) |
Revision and Coursework
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Option B |
Revision and Coursework |
Revision and Coursework |
Option C |
Year 11 Homework Timetable
Homework will be set weekly for English, Maths, Science and Option subjects following the schedule below. Whilst individual homework tasks may vary, students are generally expected to dedicate approximately 60 minutes to each piece of homework set. In order to further support students to develop their study skills in preparation for their exams, students will be encouraged to engage in revision activities at least three times per week.
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Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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Maths |
Option B |
Science |
Option D |
English |
Subject |
Option C |
Revision and Coursework |
Option A |
Revision and Coursework |
Revision and Coursework |