Homework

 Positive: - 44%  Middle: – 26%  Negative: - 30% “We need more freedom” “Its ok but very restricting” “I think everyone looks very smart ”

 Yes: 20%  No: 72.5%  Don’t know: 7.5%  “Dependant on subject”  For example; In “Performing arts” the dress code would be better if it were more relaxed

 Yes: 52%  No: 58%  “All partnership schools should be the same”  “Doesn’t determine how we learn”  “Uncomfortable”  “Expensive”

 Freedom in summer – 3%  Own footwear – 7%  More Casual – 25%  No Blazers – 44%  Bring back uniform – 3%  Females need to dress smarter – 7%  Nothing – 11%

Homework

 Yes :81%  No :14%  Depends on Course: 5% “Coursework is more dependant on work at home, and exam work is based on revision.”

 Motivation – 30%  More work, less time – 20%  No help at home – 17%  Understanding work – 13%  No classroom environment – 10%  Organization – 10%

 (i) Yes its difficult: 50%  No its not difficult : 50%  (ii) I am aware of places: 64%  I am not aware of places: 36%

 Yes: 60%  No: 40%  Also students should be taught revision methods and help with managing time!

 Yes – 50%  No – 50%  More ICT facilities should be available

 Yes – 67%  No – 15%  Sometimes – 15%  Doesn’t receive homework – 3%  “Good and helpful”

 Yes extra classes would help : 66%  No extra classes wouldn’t help: 34%  I am aware of clubs currently running – 21% (Biology, library Thursday after school)  I am not aware of any clubs running - 71%  I know that some partnership schools (St Chads) run clubs – 8%

 The Good:  Majority responses were positive about dress code.  Positive feedback re: independent work areas- majority know where space is available and utilise it  Majority of students said they receive constructive feedback on work

 To Improve:  Issue with maintaining consistency across partnership schools; a concern raised by a number of students. Could there be a partnership dress code?  Blazers continue to be a contentious issue! Is there room for negotiation on this point?  Students have requested extra sessions to be taught revision and study skills