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Home Learning

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Home Learning

At Eggar’s, we believe home learning should be purposeful, engaging and closely linked to what students are learning in class. Well-designed home learning helps students develop good study habits, practise key skills, deepen their understanding and become more independent learners.

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All home learning is set through Satchel One. 

Home learning expectations

Key Stage 3 (Years 7 and 8)

English, Maths, Science and Modern Foreign Languages

  • Approximately 30 minutes per subject each week
  • One ASPIRE home learning task each half term

Foundation Subjects

  • One ASPIRE home learning task each half term
  • Preparation activities before assessment weeks where appropriate

Key Stage 4

Year 9

  • Approximately 30 minutes per subject each week
  • One ASPIRE home learning task each half term
  • During the autumn term, students may receive shorter tasks of around 15 minutes per subject

Year 10

  • Approximately 1 hour per subject each week
  • One ASPIRE home learning task each half term

Year 11

  • Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes per subject each week
  • Home learning will align with students' revision programmes and examination preparation

ASPIRE Home Learning Tasks

From September 2026, students in Years 7-10 will receive one ASPIRE Home Learning Task from each subject every half term.

These tasks are designed to:

  • Develop independence and curiosity
  • Encourage students to apply their learning in greater depth
  • Promote creativity, research and wider reading
  • Provide opportunities for challenge and personal development

ASPIRE tasks will be set at the beginning of each half term and will be due at the end of the half term, giving students flexibility to complete them around other commitments.

Celebrating Success

We are proud to recognise students who produce outstanding home learning.

Exceptional work may be rewarded through:

  • House Points
  • Headteacher Commendations
  • Sharing exemplary work through school communications and celebrations

If home learning is not completed

We believe that home learning is an important part of every student's education and should be completed on time.

Where home learning is not submitted, the school will work with students to help them meet expectations. This may include:

  • Support and reminders from the class teacher
  • Lunchtime support sessions to complete outstanding work
  • After-school completion sessions where work is repeatedly missed

Our aim is to support students in developing the organisation, responsibility and study habits that will help them succeed both in school and beyond.

How parents can help

Parents and carers can support home learning by:

  • Encouraging regular study routines at home
  • Checking Satchel One regularly
  • Ensuring work is completed by the deadline
  • Providing a quiet space for study where possible
  • Contacting the school if their child is experiencing difficulties completing home learning

Working together, we can help every student develop the knowledge, skills and habits needed for success.