Homework is an integral part of the learning process at Shuttleworth College. The following is a brief explanation of the aims and expectations the school holds in terms of home-based learning:

Homework is defined as any work that pupils are asked to undertake outside of lesson time, either on their own, or with the aid of parents and carers. Therefore, homework is not always required to be completed at home, but also during school homework clubs. We see work completed outside of lesson time as a valuable part of a pupil’s learning. Homework is set by teachers using The Shuttleworth App (WEDUC) and may make use of other online platforms for which the College has a subscription, whilst other subjects will set more traditional paper base homework. All homework is also recorded in student’s planners, which should be brought into school daily. 

The purpose of homework at Shuttleworth
The school regards the purpose of homework as being to:
– Provide learners with the opportunity to work on an activity that is relevant to learning outcomes, or that contributes to gaining qualifications/accreditations.
– Develop an effective partnership between the school, parents and carers in pursuing the academic aims of the school and the development of the child.
– Consolidate and strengthen knowledge and understanding prior to subsequent lessons.
– Extend learning across the curriculum, for example through additional reading.
– Encourage pupils as they get older to develop the confidence, self-discipline and independence to enhance organisational skills.

We hope that our pupils feel a sense of personal satisfaction in a task completed well and their efforts recognised and praised both at school and home.

The Shuttleworth App (WEDUC)

Parents are able to see homework assigned to pupils by their subject teachers on the App. A guide for parents is available here.

Please see the attached letter around our homework policy for the 2025-2026 academic year, outline our rewards and sanctions process for completed and missed homework.

KS3 Homework Letter
KS4 Homework Letter

Please let us know if your contact details have changed to ensure that you receive homework summaries by emailing admin@shuttleworth.lancs.sch.uk , or you can amend them yourself within the app.

For help with any technical problems (e.g. resetting passwords), please email ICT support via ictsupport@shuttleworth.lancs.sch.uk

If you have any queries about homework at Shuttleworth College, please email Miss Bates – abates@shuttleworth.lancs.sch.uk