---
title: "Homework"
url: "https://secondary.stbernardswestcliff.org.uk/curriculum/homework"
school: "St Bernard's High School"
---

# Homework

## Homework

Teachers will only set tasks that will directly enhance the learning outcomes of students.

- Revision
- Retrieval
- Consolidation
- Reading

Students will be given one week to complete their homework.  Students will not be given homework during exams or mocks and will not receive homework over holidays. Students are expected to revise for forthcoming tests in their holidays.

|  | **Year 7-9** | **Year 10-11** | **Year 12-13** |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Lesson subjects, English, Maths & Science | One homework task per week, not exceeding 1 hour per homework | Students are set one homework task per subject per week.  Each homework should be no more than 1.5hours per task | Students are set 5 hours per subject per week. |
| 3 lesson subjects: History, Geography, MFL, RE | One homework task per fortnight, not exceeding 1 hour per homework. |  |  |
| Practical Subjects: IT, PE, Art, Design & Tech, Drama, Music | One homework task per half term. |  |  |
| Approximate hours per week | 6 hours per week | 8-12 hours per week | 20 hours per week |

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