Home Learning
Home Learning Expectations 2025-2026
Phase 1 (Reception to Year 4) and Phase 2 (Year 5/6)
Reception Tapestry: Families are asked to share learning at home on the app, Tapestry. You can find more information and user guides here
Reading: You can create a free account on Oxford Owls for free ebooks here You can find more Read Write Inc Phonics Support and information here
Spelling Shed: You can login here Parent Guide here
Times Tables Rockstars: Login here Parent Guide here
Phase 2: Year 7/8
English: Students will use 'Track My Read' on Read for Good to log their reading at home. You can find their user guide and FAQs here
Science: Home learning will be set on Kay Science You can find some Frequently Asked Questions about Kay Science here
Maths: Home learning will be set on Sparx Maths There is a parent guide here
Phase 3 (Years 9-11)
All subjects will be set home learning as and when it is required, in line with the curriculum being taught and assessment schedules, working towards exam coursework and assessments. This flexible approach ensures that home learning is always relevant and meaningful.
Teachers will explain to students how they can access their home learning tasks and deadlines using their Microsoft Teams account. Students will be supported in developing their independent skills in managing their tasks, revision and deadlines, working towards their next stages in education, training or employment after Calder High.
Recording Home Learning
We know that last year students and parents, in Calder High particularly, found the system of setting home learning on Arbor and in planners difficult to manage.
In Phases 1 and 2 there is no need for staff, pupils or students to record home learning as it is consistent each week.
In Phase 3, student work will be set on Microsoft Teams using the ‘Assignments’ function and students will be supported with accessing and using this.
All login details that our young people will need, will be shared with pupils and students in these first few weeks of September.
If you need any help with logins or passwords, please ask your young person to speak to their teacher in the first instance, or email us at icthelpdesk@calderlearningtrust.com
