Homework - Our Approach
Homework at Harris Academy Morden
At Harris Academy Morden, homework plays a vital role in developing students’ independence, enquiry, evaluation, creativity, organisation and time-management skills. All students are issued with a planner and are expected to use it routinely to record tasks, organise their time and meet deadlines. Students are also advised to record login/password details on page 27 of their school planner.
We do not operate a fixed homework timetable at Harris Academy Morden. Instead, homework is set regularly in line with our guiding principles (see below). Tasks are designed to be inclusive, accessible and appropriately challenging, with tailored support for SEND, EAL and More Able students. Teachers provide clear instructions, deadlines and strategies to help students manage their workload effectively.
Teachers encourage students to build good study habits and we ask parents and carers to support this by helping establish consistent routines at home, while allowing students to take increasing responsibility for their learning.
SEND Homework Clubs run on Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays 3pm-3.45pm.
If your child requires support with homework, please contact the following members of staff (in order of priority) by email via the school office info@harrismorden.org.uk / or via your My Child at School login https://www.mychildatschool.com/MCAS/MCSParentLogin
- Subject Teacher
- Head of Department
- Form Tutor
Thank you for your support in encouraging your child to take responsibility for their learning both in and out of school.
HAMD Homework Principles, Portals & Websites
Homework Core Guiding Principles – Overview
“Our homework policy provides flexibility while ensuring consistency, accessibility, and independence for all students.”
These principles are designed to ensure homework is consistent, purposeful, and supportive of every student’s learning journey.
| Teachers make expectations and deadlines clear. |
| Homework is available in paper and digital formats. |
| Advanced tasks and independent learning. |
| Adapted and scaffolded tasks. |
| Encouraging all students to push their learning. |
| Strengthening vocabulary, reading, writing, and oracy. |
| Gradual introduction with scaffolds for primary-secondary step. |
| KS3 > KS4 Years 10–11 GCSE Preparation | More frequent and rigorous tasks for exams. |
Homework Portals & Website Links
Remote Learning
If your child ever needs to learn from home due to exceptional circumstances, we have clear systems in place to keep their education on track with minimal disruption.
With our proven experience in delivering high-quality remote education, we know how to make online learning effective, engaging, and accessible. Should the need arise, we’ll provide both you and your child with resources and support needed to ensure learning from home is a success.
While most learning takes place in the classroom, there are occasional opportunities for online education, such as revision seminars run by the Harris Federation before mock and GCSE exams.
In the event of an unexpected school closure, we may implement remote learning. This will typically involve:
- Setting and submitting work via online platforms for a variety of subjects.
- Live lessons and resources through Microsoft Teams/Harris One Drive
All students already use these platforms as part of their regular learning, both in school and at home. To access them, students will need the Microsoft Authenticator app.