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27/11/23

Thank you and it was great being there today.

27/11/23

We are so delighted to welcome to Harris Tottenham tonight to lead our staff CPD tonight around County Lines pic.twitter.com/2pOwk2Pcji

27/11/23

Can you guess what our primary assembly is about today? pic.twitter.com/KqkiL01r4N

24/11/23

As part of we were v proud to be shortlisted in the national safeguarding award category of the last night. This is in partnership working with some excellent schools in Haringey https://t.co/DeyRSAMsNM

21/11/23

1 in 5 parents are worried they won't be able to afford a present for their children this Christmas. Will you help send 17,000 festive book parcels to children who need them most? Donate £10 today to share the magic of books this Christmas.

20/11/23

Primary CPD this evening was focused on wellbeing with our Artist in Residence 🎨 pic.twitter.com/GhS9WEsrzZ

20/11/23

25 reads tea party in full swing! 📖 We ❤️ reading! pic.twitter.com/Vzg7B94oIh

20/11/23

The demolished factory site from the south facing side of our school pic.twitter.com/t9GeLfuhQE

20/11/23

Our southern facade gets a more open outlook after the demolition of the building on Ashley Road.Let the light in pic.twitter.com/vNwfUPP7r8

17/11/23

Have you experienced how students with can fall into a cycle of negative thinking 💭? Help them to focus on a time they coped well in a situation and think about why it worked for them. For tips on tackling low-level anxiety read our blog https://t.co/a0DaP6CLdy pic.twitter.com/OxMpOlJpNk

15/11/23

Our friends are offering support for the local community to learn new skills- pop in and chat to one of the team! pic.twitter.com/GMTDrmFpZ1

14/11/23

It is academic review day in the primary phase tomorrow. Please join us with your child for their appointment with their class teacher. We will have pre-loved uniform on sale including FREE school shirts! 👔 pic.twitter.com/nG196sV6Rq

09/11/23

Poppies on sale again in the primary playground this afternoon. Secondary pupils- you are VERY welcome to pop by otherwise they are also on sale during lunchtimes pic.twitter.com/fPQ1487G2n

08/11/23

Good morning everyone! Our Workshop Wednesday today is focused on Safeguarding. Come & meet our team & find out about the support on offer for pupils & families.

07/11/23

The end of a historic factory next to us. Sunlight breaking through the air created by the demolition pic.twitter.com/juuFyn2oYQ

06/11/23

The end of a historic factory next to us. Sunlight breaking through the air created by the demolition pic.twitter.com/juuFyn2oYQ

06/11/23

Our Year 6 poppy sellers are ready in the playground to sell poppies this afternoon for the pic.twitter.com/7HZ6Q8yLnz

02/11/23

What do students think of our 6th Form pic.twitter.com/TifmUcmJmO

02/11/23

6th Form Open Evening sharing the vision for our charitable & industrial partnerships pic.twitter.com/NH281MLmAj

02/11/23

PC Yucel and PC Sabrina visited us at HATO today to provide speed awareness training to our travel team. We are now ready to head out onto the road to provide speed awareness to the public pic.twitter.com/eEdAT3P6ze

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Homework

We believe there is significant value in independent learning as pupils prepare for their future learning, revise, practise skills taught in the classroom, and develop their organisational and time-management skills.

Your independent learning now follows a whole school rota and is set on Teams.


What do I do if I need my log in details?

Speak to your tutor for your login details to Teams. Speak to your subject teacher for your login details to:


What if I need help with my homework?

Speak to your subject teacher and come to the homework club. See the timetable below (only taking place when the school is open).

 

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Year 7

 

MA1

2:15-3:15pm

MA1

2:15-3:15pm

Year 8

 

STEM ROOM

2:15-3:15pm

STEM ROOM

2:15-3:15pm

Year 9

Graphics Mac Room

2:15-3:15pm

 

Graphics Mac Room

2:15-3:15pm

Year 10

HU1

3:30-4:15pm

 

HU1

3:30-4:15pm

Year 11

 

MU1 (Mac Room)

3:30-4:15pm

MU1 (Mac Room)

3:30-4:15pm

6th Form

   

Library


Home-School Partnership

We also believe that this is a partnership between home and school and as such parental support is vital in our efforts to build independent learning habits in our pupils, your children.

As a parent/carer you should take an active role in supporting your child's independent learning. This should involve:

  • The Student Planner - you will sign the planner weekly, ensuring that you are aware of the work that has been set. There is an opportunity to write to class teachers or tutors through the comments page, for clarity or further explanation.
  • Environment – by providing an appropriate environment for homework i.e. work place, block of uninterrupted time.
  • Discipline and time management - promoting a healthy balance between homework, extra-curricular activities and family commitments. Stopping your child from continuing to complete homework late into the night, even if it is not complete. A note can be written in the planner which will be followed up by the subject teacher.
  • Encouragement - providing encouragement and appropriate support without doing the homework for your child.
  • Communication - Contacting the class teacher if your child has repeated difficulty in completing homework within the suggested time

Our promise to you

HAT069When setting homework teachers will:

  1. Ensure that homework tasks are meaningful and necessary for embedding learning from lessons or contributing to future learning
  2. Give clear limits of how much work should be done on an assignment e.g. number of words/minutes/homework slots. In KS3 homework will last for no more than 45 minutes per subject. In KS4 homework will last for no more than one hour per subject
  3. Give clear expectations of how much is to be completed in open-ended tasks and projects and what the assessment criteria are
  4. Allow enough time for students to record details and ask for clarification if necessary and acknowledge homework when it is handed in

We expect parents to take an active role in supporting their child's independent learning. This will happen through two key areas.

The student planner format allows you to quickly and visibly see which subjects have set independent learning tasks in any given week.


Frequently asked questions

How often will independent learning tasks be set?

Homework will be set according to the school rota.

Year 11

       

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

English

Mathematics

Science

History

MFL

Option 1

Option2

Open

Geography

RS

 

       

Year 10

       

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Science

 English

MFL

Mathematics

History/Geography

RS

Option 1

Open

Option 2

Option 3

         

Year 9

       

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Mathematics

MFL

History

Science

English

Science

Mathematics

Geography

English

Open

         

Year 8

       

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

English

Science

Mathematics

English

Mathematics

History

Geography

MFL

Open

Open

         

Year 7

       

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Science Mathematics English Mathematics  English

Geography

History

MFL

Open

Open


How long should I spend on independent learning tasks?

Of course, it depends on the task and where appropriate specific guidance will be given. However, pupils should be spending a minimum of 30 minutes completing a task per subject. This should mean that if pupils are managing their time appropriately, they are spending at least one hour each evening completing their tasks.


Is there an Independent Learning Timetable?

Please see above. Tutors will work with pupils on time management approaches where appropriate.


How long will I have to complete a task?

Staff will usually give pupils a week to complete a task. Occasionally a shorter deadline may be given. If pupils struggle to meet that deadline, they should speak to their teacher before the deadline in the first instance.


Is there an Independent Learning club?

There will be an Independent Learning Club in the times advertised below, according to year group.

 

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Year 7

 

MA1

MA1

Year 8

 

STEM ROOM

STEM ROOM

Year 9

Graphics Mac room

 

Graphics Mac room

Year 10

HU1

 

HU1

Year 11

 

MU1 (Mac room)

MU1 (Mac room)

6th Form

 

 

Library


What if I need help?

If we need help completing a task, we can ask our class teachers. Sometimes this may mean making an appointment to meet them and talk through the task.


What if I miss a deadline?

If a task is not submitted, we would allocate a 40-minute detention. A new deadline would be negotiated with the pupil. If there are exceptional circumstances, please bring a note explaining these to your class teacher.


What if my work is not up to the required standard?

We expect independent learning tasks to be well-presented and reflect high levels of effort. If we make mistakes, that is fine - it is part of the learning process. We may receive opportunities to redraft and reflect upon work completed.

If our work is not completed to an appropriate standard, the teacher will make a decision about the appropriate sanction.