Homework
Homework is set regularly, according to a timetable issued to all students.  It may take a number of forms: reading, writing, making notes, finding out information, solving problems, doing calculations, drawing diagrams, revising, investigating or researching etc.  The time suggested varies from year to year and from child to child.  Typically you should be encouraging a total of at least one hour per evening in Year 7, increasing towards up to three hours in Years 10 and 11.  Homework is a most obvious and vital aspect of the home-school partnership.
 

Work Record Book
Every term, each student is issued with a Work Record Book.  It is rather like a diary and students use it to record homework, their timetable, etc.  The book contains a great deal of useful information and can additionally be used as a means of communication between parents and teachers.  We ask that you support the school in ensuring that your child uses the Work Record Book effectively.

 
Reporting
We have a thorough and detailed reporting system.  As a parent you will receive at least three colour coded reports (more at Key Stage 4) informing you whether your child is on track to achieve his/her potential.  When children are on track they are rewarded, when they are below the level of achievement we expect, we will work with them and you to ensure they work hard to make up this gap.  We have mentors in school who will help your child with this.

 

 
Contact with Parents
You may contact the school using the Work Record Book.  Equally, if you have a concern you should feel free to telephone the school and ask to speak to your child’s Head of House for general queries or the Head of Department for issues relating to a particular subject.
  

 
‘A good range of careers advice is provided through a formal careers convention.