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Homework

At Hillcrest School we recognise the importance of homework in developing students’ knowledge and skills beyond the classroom and extending their learning. The setting of regular, meaningful homework will help each child to make good progress and accelerate their academic success.


Homework will be set and explained in class but also posted on Class Charts (Log into your account). 

All students and parents/carers have a personal login to Class Charts, our online platform for managing and monitoring extended learning. Through Class Charts, you can view the tasks your child has been set, along with clear submission deadlines.

Class Charts helps students to keep track of their workload and enables parents/carers to support their child’s learning at home. We hope that using the platform will help students develop strong organisation and time-management skills, meet deadlines and stay on top of their extended learning.

Features include:

  • 24/7 access
  • View quality and quantity of extended learning
  • Translation into several languages
  • Free apps available for iPhone, iPad, Touch and Android devices
  • Receive automated notifications before extended learning is due

Your child has been given their student and parent/carer login details. Please contact  Mrs. J. Mann if you have not received or have misplaced your logins.

Year 7 Homework Timetable 

Year 8 Homework Timetable

Year 9 Homework Timetable 

Year 10 Homework Timetable

Year 11 Homework Timetable

Year 12 and 13 Independent Learning Allocation 

In KS5, students undertake Independent Learning, completed at school during independent study periods or at home during study at home periods.
For every hour of teaching, KS5 students will be set a minimum of one hour of Independent Learning.


Due to complex timetabling and multiple subject teachers, Independent Learning deadlines are set in consultation between the teacher and the KS5 student, due in no less than 4 days from day of setting.

Homework Hub Support

At Hillcrest School, we recognise the importance of completing homework to reinforce learning and develop independent study habits. To support students in meeting these expectations, we run a Homework Hub after school for 30 minutes each day. Students who fail to complete their homework are required to attend the session, where they receive guidance and a quiet space to complete their work. The Homework Hub is not a consequence but a supportive opportunity to help students stay on track, manage their time effectively, and take responsibility for their learning.