Building knowledge. Developing independence.
Homework at Atlantic Academy is designed to strengthen learning from the classroom, help pupils remember important knowledge and develop the habits of independent study.
As pupils progress through the academy, homework becomes increasingly independent, while remaining clear, purposeful and manageable.
We want pupils to understand not simply what they need to complete, but why it matters: revisiting learning, practising important knowledge and building confidence over time.
Homework at Atlantic
Clear expectations at every stage.
Primary Homework
Reception to Year 6
Homework in primary is purposeful and age-appropriate, with a strong emphasis on reading, fluency and practising essential knowledge and skills.
Regular reading is particularly important. Pupils are encouraged to read frequently at home, building confidence, fluency, vocabulary and a love of reading.
Primary Homework schedule
Secondary Homework
Years 7 to 11
Secondary pupils follow a clear weekly homework timetable, with one main subject focus each evening.
Homework includes a combination of Sparx Maths, Sparx Science, Sparx Reader, Knowledge Map activities and subject-specific learning, depending on pupils’ year group and courses.
Secondary Homework schedule
A clear weekly routine.
In Years 7–11, homework is organised around a predictable weekly timetable. This helps pupils plan their time, establish good routines and take increasing responsibility for their learning.
For Knowledge Map homework, pupils should normally spend approximately 30 minutes completing the week’s activities.
Online platforms are also used regularly:
Sparx Maths — weekly
Sparx Science — weekly
Sparx Reader — weekly
Pupils should complete homework by the published deadline and to the best of their ability.
Knowledge Maps
Know more. Remember more. Connect more.
Knowledge Maps support pupils to identify and remember the most important knowledge within each unit of learning.
Each map brings together the key ideas, vocabulary and concepts pupils are learning in school and provides a clear reference point for independent study at home.
Knowledge Map homework follows a simple routine:
KNOW MORE
Revisit the week’s essential knowledge.
REMEMBER MORE
Retrieve what you can remember without looking.
CHECK MORE
Return to the Knowledge Map and correct or improve your work.
CONNECT MORE
Use what you have learned to respond to a question and make connections between ideas.
This approach encourages pupils to do more than simply copy information. They practise retrieving, checking and applying knowledge, helping important learning become increasingly secure.
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Online Learning
The platforms we use
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Supporting Your Child at Home
Small routines make a big difference.
Parents and carers can support homework by helping pupils establish a regular routine and suitable place to work, encouraging them to complete homework by the deadline and taking an interest in what they are learning.
When pupils are using a Knowledge Map, encourage them to try to remember before looking for the answer. The effort involved in retrieving knowledge is an important part of learning.
As pupils become older, we encourage families to support increasing independence — helping pupils to organise their time rather than completing tasks for them.
When Homework Is Difficult
Help is available.
We recognise that pupils may sometimes need additional support to complete homework successfully.
If you are unsure how to complete a task, are having difficulty accessing an online platform or simply need a reminder of how your homework works, the guides below can help.
Need help getting started?
Knowledge Map Homework
A step-by-step guide to using your Knowledge Map and completing your homework activities.
View Knowledge Map Homework Guide
Sparx Maths
Help with accessing Sparx Maths and completing your weekly homework.
Sparx Science
Help with accessing Sparx Science and completing your weekly homework.
Sparx Reader
Help with accessing Sparx Reader and completing your weekly reading homework.
Still need help?
If you are having difficulty accessing homework, are unsure what you need to complete or need additional support, speak to your teacher or tutor as soon as possible.
Where appropriate, reasonable adjustments can be made to ensure pupils are able to access homework successfully.
Homework Expectations
Building good habits.
We expect pupils to complete homework on time, in full and to an appropriate standard.
Tutors and teachers help pupils establish strong homework routines and monitor completion. Where homework has not been completed, pupils will be supported to catch up with missed work in line with the academy’s Homework Policy.
Read our Homework Policy (LINK)
Know more. Remember more. Do more.
Homework is one part of the learning journey at Atlantic: helping pupils strengthen what they know today and preparing them for what comes next.