CURRICULUM
homework
Homework has several key benefits:
1. Reinforces Learning: It helps students practice and solidify concepts learned in class, improving retention and understanding.
2. Develops Responsibility: Homework fosters self-discipline, time management, and independent work habits.
3. Encourages Parental Involvement: It allows parents to engage with their child’s education and monitor progress.
4. Prepares for Future Lessons: Homework can introduce upcoming topics, making in-class learning smoother.
5. Boosts Academic Achievement: Regular homework completion is linked to better academic performance and mastery of skills.
Where Homework is Set
At Maghull High School, Homework is set differently for each subject in order to maximise its benefits. Please check with each teacher for specifics, however below are links for core subjects.
ENGLISH – Sparx Reader (KS3) and Seneca Learning (KS4)
MATHS – Sparx Maths
SCIENCE: Educake
Useful links for parents:
English KS3 – A Parent’s Guide to Sparx Reader
English KS4 – Signing up for Seneca as a Parent
Homework Policy
Teachers at Maghull High School set homework in line with the school’s policy and as appropriate for the age and stage of students. Teachers endeavour to set homework that consolidates learning and prepares students well for work to come.
Why we set homework
- To develop the skill of independent learning
- To prepare for forthcoming lessons – Flipped Learning
- To consolidate learning in class
- To practice skills – learning by doing
- To develop self-discipline and time management skills
- To research an area of interest
- To give opportunity to develop the partnership of student/parent/teacher
- To do work which is not suited to the classroom situation