Homework is an important part of the programmes of study at Sir Frederic Osborn School.  Its main purposes are:

1.           To encourage a disciplined and self-motivated attitude towards study;

2.           To consolidate, reinforce, and complete work begun with teachers in class;

3.           To develop good work habits and independent study skills in students; and

4.            To help evaluate and assess the progress of individual students.

In Years 7 and 8, students should expect to receive 30 minutes of homework per week in the core subjects and French, with all other subjects setting a 30 minute homework every two weeks.  The amount set in each subject rises to 40 minutes in Year 9 and to an hour per week at Key Stage 4.  In many cases, staff will set longer term pieces of work to support students in developing independent learning skills.