Date: 5th September 2017
Our Ref: ALF17
Reply to: ALF
At: Borough Road Centre
RE: Home Learning Timetable 2017
Dear Parent/Carer,
As you are probably aware the move at GCSE level to final examinations at the end of Year 11 means that we, as an Academy, are supporting students by developing independent study skills in all years. To support this I have listed below a home learning timetable.
On this timetable you will see that every subject your child takes will set a minimum of one home learning task per week. This may increase on occasion when the need arises, to support student understanding. The timetable has been constructed to allow students time to complete all home learning tasks to a high standard, which I am certain they will achieve with your support. The timetable is meant as a guideline as it is not always suitable to set home learning on specified days for every subject, therefore the day it is set may vary. This home learning may be revision required for assessments or more independent pieces which focus on developing individual skills, and supporting students’ studies later in their academic career. Meeting deadlines and taking personal responsibility will also be important in order to ensure a work ethic is established by your child.
Ways in which you can support your child with home learning:
· Use of ClassCharts – By downloading this app you are able to monitor the home learning that has been set for your child, as well as oversee the submission of work.
· http://www.paigntononline.com/ - The Academy VLE where many subjects put work for students to complete, including booklets such as the following from English: http://www.paigntononline.com/ks4-english-progress/.
· Other websites that are used by the Academy include MyMaths (Maths) and Linguascope (Languages) for which your child will have been given their own login and password where applicable.
· Another resource is Doddle. All students will be given a login and password to access this online.
Should you have any questions or concerns please contact me on the Borough Road site.
Yours sincerely
Anne Freeman
Assistant Head of School
Year 10 Home Learning Timetable
Day / E-Band / M-Band / V-BandMonday / English / English / English
Tuesday / Option B and Option C
Wednesday / Ethics / Ethics / Ethics
Thursday / Maths
Science / Maths
Science / Maths
Science
Friday / Option A
Resources available for children
and parents are: / Opportunities to complete Homework
in school are:
· ClassCharts – Download the app
· http://www.paigntononline.com/
· Doddle - https://www.doddlelearn.co.uk/
· My Maths - https://www.mymaths.co.uk/
· Linguascope – http://www.linguascope.com / · The VLE is open at break time daily.
· Subject teachers can offer individual support outside of lesson times.