Home learning and study support
At The Henry Cort Community College, we believe that purposeful home learning helps students develop independent learning skills, strengthen their understanding and build confidence in their studies.
Home learning is set and communicated through EduLink, allowing students and families to access tasks, deadlines and feedback in one place.
To recognise students' effort and engagement, we award positive behaviour points for the successful completion of home learning tasks.
Teachers will continue to:
- Set meaningful and appropriate home learning activities.
- Provide feedback and appropriate responses to completed work.
- Follow up incomplete work where necessary.
- Communicate with students and parents/carers when additional support is required.
- Report home learning engagement through our Data Drops.
Key Stage 3 Home Learning
Following feedback from students, families and staff, we have refined our Key Stage 3 home learning programme to provide a consistent approach that supports learning without becoming overwhelming.
Week A
- English
- Maths
- Science
- History
- Modern Foreign Languages
Week B
- English
- Maths
- Science
- Geography
Students will therefore receive:
- Five 30-minute home learning tasks in Week A
- Four 30-minute home learning tasks in Week B
Home learning activities focus on:
- Literacy development
- Retrieval practice and revision
- Knowledge retention
- Online learning platforms where appropriate
Other Curriculum Subjects
Subjects including:
- Art
- Computing
- Design Technology
- Drama
- Food Preparation and Nutrition
- Music
- Physical Education
- Religious Education
- Textiles
will set two home learning activities per unit of work.
These may include:
- Learning and applying key vocabulary
- Retrieval and revision activities
- Preparation for assessments
- Independent research and wider learning
Departments determine the most effective point within each unit to set these activities so that they have the greatest impact on learning.
Key Stage 4 Home Learning
Students in Key Stage 4 receive weekly home learning in all subjects, with the exception of Core PE and RE.
Tasks are typically designed to take between 45 and 60 minutes and focus on:
- Developing literacy skills
- Retrieval practice and revision
- Exam preparation
- Independent study skills
- Use of online learning platforms such as:
- Sparx
- GCSEPod
- Seneca
This approach supports students in preparing for GCSE examinations and developing effective study habits for future learning.
Support for Success
We are committed to ensuring that every student can successfully complete their home learning.
Learning Support Sessions
Students can access support sessions after school in the library every Thursday and Friday.
These sessions provide:
- A quiet study environment
- Access to computers and resources
- Support from staff
- Help with organisation and planning
Library Study Facilities
The library is available during break and lunchtime for:
- Independent study
- Research
- Reading
- Computer access
Monitoring Progress
Parents and carers can monitor home learning through EduLink, allowing them to view:
- Tasks that have been set
- Completion status
- Deadlines
- Communication from staff
Accountability
When home learning is not completed without a valid reason, this will be recorded on EduLink. Repeated instances may result in contact home so that appropriate support can be put in place.
How Parents and Carers Can Help
Parental support plays an important role in helping students develop positive study habits.
You can support your child by:
- Talking regularly about their home learning.
- Encouraging good organisation and time management.
- Providing a quiet space for study where possible.
- Monitoring progress and deadlines through EduLink.
- Encouraging attendance at Learning Support Sessions when additional help is needed.
- Celebrating effort, perseverance and progress.
Remote Learning
Every student can access learning materials through EduLink.
Teachers regularly use EduLink and associated online resources during lessons, meaning students should be familiar with how to access their work independently.
Most learning materials are provided through:
- Lesson resources
- Presentation materials
- Supporting worksheets
- Online learning platforms
- Teacher guidance and explanations
If your child is unsure how to access learning materials, please encourage them to review their class information via EduLink in the first instance.
Should further support be required, families can contact our IT Support Team:
📧 itsupport@henrycort.org
📞 Via the college switchboard
Access to Technology
We are committed to ensuring that all students can access learning both in college and at home.
Where required, the college may provide support through the loan of:
- Laptops or tablets
- Webcams and microphones
- 4G Wi-Fi devices
Requests for equipment should be discussed with Mr Parker in the first instance.
The college reserves the right to withdraw equipment where it is not being used appropriately or where misuse is identified.
Technical support is available through the IT Support Team.
Remote Education Information
Further information about our remote learning provision can be found in our Remote Education Information for Parents and Carers 
Review Information
Last reviewed: September 2026
Next review due: September 2027
To view full details of our remote provision please download our remote education provision information for parents .