Extended Learning Tasks (ELT) replace what was previously known as homework and are learning activities students complete beyond the classroom that supports their achievement and is an extension of our planned curriculum. We believe the ELT initiative will foster independence and resilience, which extends beyond the traditional learning environment at Holderness Academy.  

The Extended Learning Task objectives are to:  

• Promote independent learning and develop students’ learning skills 
• Develop and extend students’ learning, knowledge, understanding and application 
• Encourage good learning habits to support achievement in all Key Stages, lifelong learning and to stimulate independent study 
• Provide parents/carers with opportunities to support and share in their child's learning 
• Contribute to raising levels of achievement and building better learner expectations  
• Embed and revisit learning to promote recall and retrieval 

To ensure a positive working relationship between staff, students and parents/carers, please see the key responsibilities to support the completion of Extended Learning Tasks. 

All teaching staff will: 

• Ensure students record the Extended Learning Tasks in their planner 
• Ensure that adequate time is given to complete Extended Learning Tasks, which allows students to seek help/assistance before the deadline if required 
• Record, on Arbor, any Extended Learning Task related issues (linked to the Behaviour Policy) appropriately and discuss these with the students and the Head of Faculty – 80% and above is deemed as completion of the Extended Learning Task 
• Give regular feedback on Extended Learning Tasks, in line with the principles on our Assessment and Feedback policy 
• Ensure Extended Learning Tasks for SEND students are relevant, accessible and differentiated 

All students should: 

• Record Extended Learning Tasks in their planners and seek help before the deadline, to ensure their understanding to complete the Extended Learning Task 
• Demonstrate a commitment to spending an allocated time completing the tasks set 
• Complete all Extended Learning Tasks set to the best of their ability 
• Maintain a high standard of presentation for all Extended Learning Tasks 
• Hand the Extended Learning Tasks in on time  

The role of the parent/carer is to:  

• Aim to provide a reasonably peaceful, suitable environment in which your child can complete their Extended Learning Tasks 
• Praise and support your child when ELTs have been completed 
• Expect deadlines to be met and check that they are 
• Sign the student planner once a week 
• Inform the academy if any issues arise 

Key Stage 3 & Key Stage 4 

We understand that our learners need time outside of school to be young people and to enjoy their time away from school to spend with family, friends and participate in their hobbies and interests. Therefore, as a guide, we encourage our students to spend up to 20 minutes maximum at KS3 and up to 30 minutes maximum at KS4 per subject a week, completing the ELTs that have been set.  

Please use the link below to view the frequency table of the ELT allocations for each subject:

Extended Learning - Task Timetable

 

Online Platforms 

We have invested in online platforms to support learning beyond the classroom. 

Educake support video:

If you have any queries regarding Extended Learning Tasks, please do not hesitate to contact us via the following email address Extendedlearningtask@holderness.academy