It is widely recognised that homework can make an important contribution to pupils’ progress. At Salesian School it is felt that work completed at home is an essential part of school work. When homework is used properly, it extends the challenge open to the pupils and ensures that teaching time is used to maximum effect. It also prepares students gradually for the more independent demands of study as they mature.
The intrinsic value of homework activities is far more important than the precise time devoted to them. It is felt useful, however, to give an indication of broad expectations of how much time should be spent on homework. This acts as a framework for pupils and staff to work within and provides a guide to parents.
At Salesian School it is expected that pupils should generally spend the following amount of time on homework each evening:
|Years 7-8||45-90 mins per day|
|Year 9||1-2 hours per day|
|Years 10-11||1.5-2.5 hours per day|
|Years 12-13||2-3 hours per day*|
* In the Sixth form we expect students will complete around five hours of independent study (including homework) per subject per week in Year 12, rising to eight in Year 13.