Homework
At Ormiston NEW Academy, we believe that Homework should be something that is simple and effective, communicates well with parents when homework expectations are not met and further develops our curriculum work, embedding strong routines along the way. Homework is essential to ensure that our students consolidate what is taught in lessons and continue their learning beyond the classroom.
While in Keystage 3 (Years 7-9), Homework will be set weekly by Core subjects (English, Maths & Science).
Homework set fortnightly by History, Geography and Spanish.
Homework will not be set for other subjects.
All homework will be set online using the platforms Seneca OR Sparx, and will be revision based on things students have been taught during lessons.
Students will no longer need their revision books on their desks, however they will still be encouraged to do independent revision.
No homework will be set on Edulink. Parents will be able to access their child’s Seneca and Sparx accounts to see the homework they have been set and their progress.
When children reach Keystage 4 (Years 10-11), Homework will be set weekly by all subjects.
All homework will be set online using the platforms Seneca OR Sparx, and will be revision based on things students have been taught during lessons.
Students still need their revision books on their desks to evidence work done away from the classroom.
No homework will be set on Edulink. Parents will be able to access their child’s Seneca and Sparx accounts to see the homework they have been set and their progress.
For Sixth Form students, Homework will be set weekly by all subjects on Massolit, or students will be tasked with a more ‘traditional’ extended piece of work.
Students still need their revision books on their desks to evidence work done away from the classroom.
Below, you will be able to access a number of guides for how to use Seneca and Sparx.
Click Here for the parent platform short guide.
Click here for the Seneca guide.