Home Learning
QES Signature Home Learning Hub
At Queen Elizabeth School, we believe that learning extends far beyond the classroom. Our Home Learning Policy is designed to spark curiosity, foster independence, and instill a lifelong love of learning in every student. Home learning is not just about completing tasks—it is an opportunity to explore ideas, engage with new concepts, and develop skills that will support academic success and personal growth. Whether through reading, research, creative projects, or exam practice, our approach to home learning ensures that students are challenged, inspired, and prepared for the next stages of their education.
Home Learning Structure by Key Stage
At Queen Elizabeth School we set Home Learning on Google Classroom and use online learning platforms such as Seneca Learning and Dr Frost Maths for each year group.
Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9)
● Students will be set 30 minutes per subject unless engaged in a longer-term project.
● Tasks will be regularly checked by teachers to ensure engagement and progress.
● Home learning will include a variety of activities, from research and reading to creative projects and flipped learning opportunities.
● Flipped learning is a key part of home learning at this stage, encouraging students to prepare for upcoming lessons by engaging with foundational materials. This will be monitored through lesson activities such as quizzes, retrieval questions, and Do-Now tasks.
Key Stage 4 (Years 10-11)
● Students will be set 45 minutes per subject per week.
● Home learning will include exam practice, further reading, research tasks, and IT-based learning through platforms such as Seneca, Dr Frost Maths, or subject-specific resources.
● Flipped learning will play a vital role in lesson preparation, ensuring students arrive equipped with prior knowledge. Lessons will reinforce and build upon this through structured retrieval tasks and quick assessments.
Key Stage 5 (Years 12-13)
- A Level and BTEC Extended Certificate students will be set 2 and a half hours of Home Learning tasks per subject per week
- BTEC Extended Diploma students will be set 7 and a half hours of Home Learning tasks per week
Home Learning Calendar
SPring Half Term 1
Spring Half Term 2
NB: All home learning calendars will be updated for the new term
Home Learning Hub – Supporting Students Beyond the Classroom
We understand that home learning can sometimes be challenging, which is why we offer additional support through our Home Learning Hub. This initiative provides a structured environment where students can complete home learning with guidance from staff and access to resources.
After-School Home Learning Hub Sessions
● Learning Resource Centre: Tuesday to Thursday, 3:00pm – 3.45 pm.
● Students and parents are encouraged to book sessions by clicking the button below.
Celebrating Home Learning
Top tier learning, cupcake earning!
Coming soon - examples of outstanding pieces of Home Learning submitted by students, which will be rewarded with cupcakes!
Sanctions
Students who fail to complete home learning or submit work that is deemed insufficient will be required to attend a correction session after school following the submission date. Students will be given a second opportunity to submit work after the first deadline before a correction is set. If a student fails to complete their home learning after the second opportunity, they will receive a 30 minute correction. The resubmission deadline will be set by the subject teacher.