Homework and Online Learning

At Irlam and Cadishead Academy, we believe that independent learning encourages the development of personal skills and allows students to take more ownership of their education.

There are three types of tasks that you could receive:  

Online homework: In Key Stage 3 (Years 7, 8 and 9) and Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11), homework in maths and science will be set online. Students have a week to complete this homework. For the 8am deadline.
Paper based homework: In Key Stage 3, students will complete the Scholar Programme Booklet as part of their homework provision. The booklet provides a range of carefully planned activities that allow students to develop their reading, literacy, vocabulary and subject knowledge across the curriculum. It also gives students the opportunity to consolidate classroom learning, practise retrieval of key knowledge and further develop their independent study skills. Through regular completion of the booklet, students will build confidence, resilience and the learning habits required for success as they progress through school.

How many homework tasks will I receive?

Students receive one piece of homework from each of Maths, English and Science once a week.

The independent study timetable is below. It shows what night each subject is set on, and also the day it is due in:

Day	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Subject	Science	Maths	Y8 HW Booklet	Y7&9 HW Booklet

Key Stage 3 (Year 7 to 9)

Students is KS3 should spend approximately 30-40 minutes on each piece of homework set.

Key Stage 4 (Year 10 to 11)

Students in KS4 should spend approximately 1 hour on each piece of homework set.
KS4 pupils will receive homework from their option subjects once a fortnight.

What additional help is available for study?

The library is open at lunchtime everyday after school every day from 15:00 – 16:00 for pupils to complete homework.

Sparx Science club is after school on Monday from 15:00.  You can receive support from a science teacher.

SEND students also have access to the Hub for additional support.

Where do I log on for homework?

The following document provides step-by-step instructions on how to log in for your homework. Platforms include Microsoft, Sparx Maths and Sparx Science: