Frequently Asked Questions
What homework is set and when?
Key Stage Three students: the table below shows which subjects students will be set homework for and the suggested night that has been allocated for students to complete their homework. Teachers will set homework before the completion night and students will have one week to complete their homework.
Catalyst groups ( 7c, 8c and 9c) are set the following homework:
- Years 7 and 8: English, maths and science homework is set weekly.
- Year 9: English, maths, science, geography, history and languages. Bi weekly computing homework.
Year 7 will not have homework set until the 29th September 2025.
Key Stage Four and Key Stage Five students: all examination subjects will set at least one homework per week.
How long will students have to complete their homework?
All students will have one week to complete their homework.
Where is the homework set?
All homework will be posted on Google classroom and will show the day that the homework is due to be handed in.
How should homework be submitted?
Individual teachers will state, on Google classroom, how they would like the homework submitted. Individual teachers will specify whether homework should be submitted on Google classroom, completed on paper/ in exercise books and brought to the lesson.
Does my child still have to complete homework if they were absent from the lesson?
We advise that homework is completed, even if your child has been absent. The teacher will provide an extended deadline, if required. This will help to prevent your child from falling behind.
What if my child does not understand the homework?
If your child does not understand their homework it is really important that they speak to their teacher before the day that the homework is due in. Your child can send their teacher a message using Google classroom or speak to their class teacher in person and ask for help.
What support/ provision is available for homework?
Teachers will answer any questions sent via Google classroom and are happy to help students in person. It is really important that students ask for help well before the homework is due to be handed in. Students are also able to use the school library where computers can be used and our library staff are able to provide help if needed. The school library is open every break and lunch and after school for students to complete homework.
My child has SEND, does this mean they still have to complete homework?
At The Sittingbourne School we expect all of our students to complete homework as we are a fully inclusive school. Homework is adapted to meet the needs of all students. SEND students can complete homework in the library after school if they wish to and should contact their teacher for help if they need to.
My child has forgotten their Google classroom password. What should they do?
If a student has forgotten their Google classroom password, they should speak to or contact their class teacher. The class teacher can reset their password for them.
My child is struggling to submit work on Google classroom. What should they do?
Here is the website link to our school website which has student and parents guides for Google classroom.
CLICK HERE
What if my internet connection is unreliable or there is no internet connection?
Your child will need to inform their teacher and paper copies of homework will be provided.
How can I check what homework my child has?
On our website you will find a parent guide to Google classroom. You can receive email summaries which tell you the homework that has been set, homework that has not been submitted and upcoming work. You can also see the homework deadlines.
Here is the website link to our school website which has student and parents guides for Google classroom.
CLICK HERE
How are rewards and sanctions used for homework?
Rewards: we want to praise and reward students who complete homework to the best of their ability. We reward students by awarding achievement points for every homework submitted. Students will also receive verbal praise from their teacher.
Sanctions: we want our students to develop good homework habits. If students fail to complete one homework, by the due date, a negative point will be logged on Class Charts and the student will be spoken to by their teacher. If a student receives 3 negative points for not completing homework, by the deadlines set across any subject within a thirty day window, a compulsory after school homework intervention will be issued. Your child will be expected to attend this after school intervention.
Compulsory homework interventions: these take place on Fridays from 3.10-4.00pm. During the compulsory homework intervention, students complete outstanding homework/ coursework and are able to receive support from teaching staff.
How will parents be informed of compulsory after school homework intervention?
Parents/carers will be informed via email from their child’s Year Team. The email will state the date that your child is required to attend the compulsory after school homework intervention. If we do not receive a response from you, we will presume that your child is able to attend the homework intervention.
I have concerns regarding homework or the issuing of a compulsory homework intervention. Who should I contact?
If you have concerns relating to homework or the issuing of compulsory homework intervention, please make contact via The Sittingbourne School contact form which can be found on the school website. Please do not email the school office, individual staff or Year Teams.
The link to the Sittingbourne School contact form is shown below.