Homework

Homework at Ormiston Horizon Academy

At Ormiston Horizon Academy, we believe that homework plays a vital role in supporting students’ learning and building the foundations for future academic success. Research from the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) highlights that effective homework can lead to an average of five months’ additional progress for students each year. Homework helps to reinforce knowledge learnt in the classroom, develop independent study habits, and foster a deeper understanding of subject content.

To ensure our approach to homework is purposeful, consistent, and manageable, we are implementing some changes to homework across the academy from the start of the Autumn term. These changes aim to promote engagement, build effective routines, and reduce unnecessary workload for both students and staff.

KS3 Homework Structure (Years 7–9)

From the summer term, homework for English, Maths, and Science will be set every Monday and due in by the following Sunday.
Each subject will have one hour of homework per week.

  • Maths – Set via Sparx Maths
  • Science – Set via Sparx Science
  • English – Set via Sparx Reader

Students have been shown how to use Sparx and are aware of the academy’s expectations regarding homework completion.

KS4 Homework Structure (Years 10–11)

For our Key Stage 4 students, homework will continue to be set weekly by individual subject teachers.

  • Maths and Science: Set via Sparx
  • English:
    • Year 10: Set via Seneca Learning
    • Year 11: Set via GCSEPod

Core subjects (English, Maths, and Science) will set one hour of homework per week, while option subjects will set one hour per fortnight, with a focus on revision and preparation ahead of assessment windows.

Working in Partnership

We ask all parents and carers to support our homework policy. Your encouragement and engagement at home play a crucial role in helping students stay motivated, organised, and successful.

Together, we can build a culture of excellence where every child is supported to achieve their very best.

Any queries please contact Mrs Alam (Director of Classroom Inclusion) on [email protected]

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