Homework

Homework Information

Homework Policy 2024 – 2026

For further information regarding homework, please contact Mr G Wareham, Assistant Headteacher: Curriculum and Assessment.

Homework is set by individual class teachers, typically once per week per subject. Some subjects with a higher number of weekly lessons may set homework more frequently. Form tutors regularly check that students are completing homework.

Many subjects make use of online learning platforms, particularly in Maths, Science and Modern Foreign Languages, as these tools support adaptive learning and immediate feedback. Students may therefore be required to complete some homework online using approved platforms. These tasks are designed to be short, purposeful and focused, and we encourage families to balance them with healthy habits around screen time (see the guidance below).

All homework is published on Class Charts, accessible via:

  • Parent login: https://www.classcharts.com/parent/login
  • Student login: https://www.classcharts.com/student/login

Supporting your child at home

Supporting Your Child at Home

Supporting your child with homework is essential for helping them achieve their best. It also enables you to spot difficulties early and communicate them to school. Here are some effective ways to support your child:

  1. Log in to Class Charts regularly

This shows your child that you are informed and taking an active interest in their homework. Help them plan time so they can meet deadlines and manage their workload effectively.

  1. Show a positive interest

Talk to your child about their work and praise genuine effort. You do not need to be able to do the work yourself – your encouragement and interest matter most.

  1. Provide an effective homework space

Your child should have:

  • A quiet, organised area
  • A flat surface and good lighting
  • Basic equipment (pen, pencil, ruler, colouring pencils, paper, dictionary, scissors, glue)
  • Internet access for tasks set on online learning platforms
  1. Encourage independent learning

Rather than giving answers, support your child in using resources, research, and reference tools. This builds resilience and confidence.

  1. Manage screen time effectively

Although some homework tasks require the use of online learning platforms – particularly in Maths, Science and MFL – it is still important to minimise unnecessary distractions:

  • Keep phones out of reach while they are working on other subjects
  • Turn off the TV
  • Allow screen use only for homework tasks
  • Encourage short breaks between tasks

This ensures that when screens are needed, they are used purposefully and without interruptions.

  1. Check the quality of their work

Encourage good presentation and attention to detail:

  • Is it their best effort?
  • Is handwriting neat?
  • Have they done the work themselves? Please be wary of AI tools to complete homework
  • Are drawings in pencil and writing in pen?
  • Has spelling been checked?
  • Would appropriate use of colour improve the work?

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if we are having difficulty accessing Class Charts?

Please contact the school information email address info@salehighschool.org.uk

What should I do if my child is not completing their homework?

A conversation and closer monitoring is often the most effective strategy. Some parents encourage homework completion with praise or rewards; others apply consistent consequences when homework is not done.

What if we do not have internet access at home?

Students can use computers in the school library before school, at break, lunchtime and after school. There is also a homework club every lunchtime in room 4. Public libraries also provide internet access.

What if my child was absent when homework was set?

All homework is published on Class Charts, so students should complete the tasks even if they were away. If any essential resources were not available online, they should speak to their teacher.

What should I do if my child genuinely cannot complete their homework?

Please write a note or email the class teacher explaining the situation.

What if I am concerned about the homework being set?

Contact the class teacher in the first instance. For wider or ongoing concerns, please contact Mr Wareham.