1. How do I re-arrange a Faculty Homework Detention?

Detentions are primarily about supporting your child to complete the work that was missed but, it is also a detention and a deterrent to encourage the completion of the work by the deadline.  The detention will only be re-arranged if it is for an important reason such as a medical appointment.  They will not be re-arranged if they clash with sporting fixtures and clubs.  Please contact the Faculty Leader for any requests to rearrange Homework Detentions.  We want to do everything possible to avoid your child being part of these detentions and the best way to avoid ending up in this situation is for your child to follow the homework timetable and complete the work on the day it is set, which will see them completing the homework before the deadline.

 

2. What do I do if there is a genuine reason why my child could not complete a homework by the deadline?

Your child should be encouraged to email or speak to their subject teacher who set the work.  It is better if they contact the teacher in order to explain the situation.  Our staff will always be reasonable, and staff will make reasonable adjustments to the deadline in situations like this.

 

3. What do I do if my child needs more help with a particular piece of homework?

The most important part here is for your child to follow the homework timetable, if they do this it will still give them plenty of days until the deadline to get the necessary help and support from the sources outlined below:

• Ask the teacher in the lesson for advice/clarification about the task.
• Speak to the teacher at the end of the lesson/break/lunch for advice or clarification.
• Message the teacher on Satchel:One in the homework tab to ask for advice or clarity.
• Choose to use the School’s Library (Learning Resource Centre LRC) after school or at lunch for a quiet place to complete the homework which is open Monday to Thursday until 5.10pm.
• Ensure homework at home is completed in a quiet place/room and away from distractions.

 

4. How do I know what homework is set?

All homework is put on Satchel:One and all parents can access this.  To access Satchel:One ask your child to log into their Satchel:One account on a web browser and select Parental Code.  Once you have this code you can create your own login.  All students login using their Office 365 details (the same details they use to access their school emails).

You can also print or keep a copy of the school homework timetable, available on the links to the right, which will tell you what homework will be set each day.  Encourage your child to complete their homework each day to stay on top of their homework.

 

5.  What to do if my child is struggling to keep organised with homework?

The most important thing is to encourage your child to complete the homework on the day it is set, as per the homework timetable. 

One option is for your child to book themselves into the Learning Resource Centre (DAC).  This will give them a quiet place to complete homework before leaving school. 

Another approach is to encourage your child to speak to their form tutor, who can discuss strategies that your child can adopt.