Homework, Blog

It wouldn’t be a new academic year without a rowdy Twitter homework debate would it? This time it was a former professional footballer and TV presenter villain discussing whether or not...

Homework, Blog, Differentiated Homework

Differentiated instruction in education has been a practice which schools and educators have been embracing since the 1960s. The concept of differentiated instruction was born from the...

Homework, Blog

The setting of homework has more of an impact on students than just helping to improve their academic achievement. Epstein & Van Voorhis (2001) found that homework could in fact be...

Homework, Blog

As a teacher, setting effective homework is only half the battle, getting your students to actually complete it is the other. Ensuring the work you set is effective will heighten your...

Homework, Blog

The completion of homework has long been linked to higher academic achievement in secondary school students. However, in order to see the real value of homework, the work set must be...

Homework, Blog

Homework is a universal concept that transcends countries and languages - regardless of nationality, race or religion, it is something that affects everyone and that everyone can relate...

Homework, homework policy, Blog, parental involvement

Homework can create a sense of tension at home for a multitude of reasons - tasks are set inconsistently, completing homework is always left to the last minute and children seemingly...

Summer Holidays, summer, Homework, Blog

What’s more debated than both the amount of time schools get off for the summer holidays and the setting of homework? A combination of the two - summer homework. Already there’s been...

Benefits of Homework, Homework, Blog, homework debate

Homework is a concept that has been around for years and today is an expected requirement for schools‭. ‬In order for a school to‭ ‬be rated‭ ‬‘Outstanding’‭ ‬by Ofsted teachers must‭,...

Homework, Blog, guide, parental engagement, parental involvement, Student & Parent Resources

Family involvement in children’s education has proven to have a positive impact on a student’s school life‭. ‬In Britain‭, ‬studies have identified that students who are regularly...

SLT, Homework, Blog, guide, Tracking & Monitoring, Quality Assurance, SLT Resources

When setting homework‭, ‬you want to make sure the tasks you are setting are of a high quality‭. ‬You want it to be engaging‭, ‬thought provoking‭, ‬and you want both your students to...

teachers, Homework, Blog

It’s long been known that teachers are overworked and the burden of admin and excessive workload is impactful to their lives, both mentally and physically. Today’s Metro headline...

Homework, Blog, homework debate

Yet again, we find ourselves in another heated homework debate. It’s almost impossible to scroll through social media without stumbling across an angry article that points the finger of...

Autonomous learning, teachers, parents, Homework, Students, Blog

Homework is a form of independent learning - students can take hold of the reins of their education.

Technology, parents, Homework, Education, Guest Blog, parental engagement

 Caroline Gallagher looks at the pressures of parenting and the role of technology in education.

parents, Homework, Blog, parental engagement, children, student

Some children may panic at the thought of their parents involving themselves in their homework process, but it can be helpful rather than stressful.

Inspire, Homework, Blog, Teaching Schools, aid, practice, help, sharing, influence

Teaching Schools can be role models for neighbouring schools to share their knowledge on sharing best practice for teaching and learning.

Tips & Tricks, parents, Homework, Blog, parental involvement

It's crucial for parents to be involved and engaged in their child's school life, particularly the homework process.