Homework

Click on the links below to access the student login areas for our online home learning platforms. Students should click on the ‘log in with Microsoft’ button to use the single sign on option. If this does not work, students need to use their Microsoft 365 email logins.

Further down you will find information relating to how homework is run at Benton Park School.

At Benton Park School, our aim is to develop independent and confident learners with the resilience to tackle challenging tasks by themselves. Setting homework that promotes these independent learning skills is vital in preparing students for assessments and examinations.

The purpose of homework is clear: to consolidate learning, deepen understanding, and prepare students effectively for future lessons. Homework is directly linked to progression models and is set regularly according to the schedule outlined below.

Benefits of Homework

Homework provides a number of important benefits for students:

• It promotes essential independent learning, helping students regulate their time and prioritise key topics.
• It reinforces classroom learning, allowing time for reflection and application of knowledge and skills.
• It helps students develop revision strategies and practice – essential for terminal examinations.
• It extends learning beyond the classroom, encouraging students to make links between subjects and complete independent research.
• It teaches the importance of meeting deadlines and being well prepared for the world of work.

Homework Platforms

Homework is primarily set via two online platforms:

• Sparx – used for Maths and Science
• Educake – used for English, Geography, History, Computer Science, and Languages

Key Stage 3 Homework Schedule

Note: Subjects with fewer weekly lessons will set their own deadlines. Students are encouraged to record these deadlines in their Knowledge Organisers.

Supporting Independent Learning at Key Stage 3

Students should use their Knowledge Organisers to assist with organisation and homework completion. In addition to regular homework tasks, students are encouraged to revise from their Knowledge Organisers to support memory retention of key knowledge.

Understanding and retention are further supported through memory retrieval quizzes during morning meetings. These are low-stakes quizzes and simply a chance for students to test themselves to see how they are getting on. Marks are not recorded. Students are supported in the session if they require further support. The end of the week culminates in the Benton Park Big Quiz – this quiz is a recap of the week and includes content previously used that week. The schedule for the quizzing is as follows:

Key Stage 4 Homework

Below you will find the schedule for homework at KS4 (this is subject to change across the year). Most subjects use an online platform that provide straight forward quizzing; these are listed below.

We strongly advise against the use of mobile devices to complete home learning. Use of a computer / laptop is far more beneficial for completing homework and helps students avoid the distractions that inevitably come through via their mobile devices.

Year 10: 

Year 11:

How Parents and Carers Can Help

You can support your child by:

• Providing a quiet place for them to work
• Asking them to explain what they need to do
• Reading through completed homework
• Checking their Knowledge Organiser for homework tasks and deadlines
• Contacting school if you have concerns about the amount or quality of homework set

Need Help?

If support is required with any homework tasks, please contact us at school. We will do our best to support your child.