Hall Mead School sets homework in most subjects. We believe that homework plays an integral part in each pupil's learning and expect that parents will wish to support us in this matter.

Each pupil receives a variety of set work. It is important for parents to appreciate that not every homework set is written. Indeed, homework is set in many different forms; for example, it may involve research, discovery, small practical tasks, coursework, revision or the continuation of work begun in class. Each homework is not necessarily a self contained exercise; one piece of work may be set over a period of several weeks.

Each homework set to Lower School pupils should take approximately 30 minutes to complete. In Upper School, the expectation is of at least 45 minutes work. Parents are provided with a homework timetable soon after the beginning of each academic year. Homework will normally be set according to this timetable, although, in some subjects, it may be set every week.

Every pupil is provided with a diary in which all homework is recorded. We believe that both the School, through form tutors, and parents have a role to play in monitoring homework and supporting pupils in this important area. We ask for the co-operation of parents in ensuring that each child devotes sufficient time to the work which is set and that a suitable place is found at home to ensure that concentration can be maintained in order to ensure that the highest possible standards are achieved.