Key Stage 3
Year 7 to 9

St Helena Secondary School aims to support all students to achieve their potential. We offer an inclusive education for all students and those with special additional needs are able to benefit from the help of a Teacher Assistant.

 

Our Head of Learning Support and the dedicated team of Teacher Assistants provide specific support to enable students with particular learning needs to make expected levels of progress.

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Homework and independent Study is regularly set in all subject areas. Homework and independent Study help to build your child’s ability to show self-reliance and self-motivation. The learning tasks that are set will play an important part in promoting your child’s progress.

 

Homework and independent Study may take a variety of forms and, as your child moves through school, the amount of homework and independent Study will increase. However, the work set will always be within your child’s capability.  Students can expect a minimum of 30 mins per week for English (plus reading), Maths (plus number work) and Science. All other subjects are 30 mins every two weeks (however, the scope is there for homework to be given every week if necessary).

 

Your child will be issued with a school planner at the beginning of each school year. Students are expected to record their homework and independent study work in their school planner: Efficient organisation is a key to becoming a successful learner.

 

Please encourage your child to organise their time and ensure they complete their homework and independent Study to the best of their ability. Parents and carers are asked to ensure that their child has a quiet area, with a table and chair, at which they can study.

Please contact your child’s Form Tutor if you have any concerns about homework and independent study.