Home Learning
Empowering Independent Learners: Why Home Learning Matters at Harris City Academy Crystal Palace
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace recognises that learning extends beyond the classroom. Home learning is an integral part of our curriculum, designed to not only solidify knowledge but also cultivate essential independent learning skills that will propel students towards academic success throughout their educational journey.
This page emphasises the benefits of home learning for students, highlights its role within the curriculum, and creates a connection between home learning and future academic success.
Why does home learning matter?
- It provides students with the opportunity to review and consolidate their learning to ensure it is not forgotten.
- It also provides students with the chance to extend and build upon their knowledge.
- It develops students’ independence; ability to organise and manage their time as well as a sense of responsibility and self-discipline.
- It supports a valuable learning link between home and school.
How is home learning set and submitted?
- Teacher sets home learning and explains verbally in lesson.
- Students make a note of task and deadline using their planner.
- Details and any supporting resources are uploaded to Microsoft Teams for students to access - these appear as assignments for students.
- Additional information regarding home learning is available on the website
- In English, Maths and Science - students also have home learning that takes place via an app
Download a guide to using Microsoft Teams HERE. It will help your child get started so they can access Teams and check assignment details
How much home learning should my child receive?
Key Stage 3 (Year 7, 8 and 9). Students receive 1 hour 30 minutes of app home learning per week (30 minutes on Bedrock, 30 minutes on Tassomai and one hour on Sparx per week). In addition, students have three Big Question home learning tasks per week. These should take 1-2 hours to complete.
Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11). Students have one hour per week per subject (minimum). English, Maths and Science should have two hours a week.
Key Stage 5 (Years 12 and 13). Students have a minimum of six hours of homework for each subject per week.
KS3 Big Question Overview
