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%

What conclusions can we draw? 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

What conclusions can we draw? 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