• It can help you make progress in your learning

• It can support your learning in class

• You can practise skills learnt in the classroom

• Working at home can provide a quiet, creative environment (if you find working at home difficult you could try homework club)

• You may have access to other sources of information

• You can involve your parents/carers in your learning

• It can help you learn how to work independently and increase your self-motivation

• It will help you practise how to work to deadlines (essential for your GCSE coursework)

It doesn’t stop there! Ask your parents/carers to explain how homework can increase your:

• Level of responsibility
• Perseverance
• Time management skills
• Initiative
• Resourcefulness