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, lifelong learning and to stimulate independent study in all Key Stages

• 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 ELTs in their planner 

• Ensure that adequate time is given to complete ELTs, which allows students to seek help/assistance before the deadline if required 

• Record, on Arbor, any ELT 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 ELT

• Give regular feedback on ELT, in line with the principles of our Assessment and Feedback policy 

• Ensure ELTs for SEND students are relevant, accessible and differentiated 

All students should: 

• Record ELTs in their planners and seek help before the deadline, to ensure their understanding in order to complete the task

• Demonstrate a commitment to spending an allocated time completing the tasks set 

• Complete all ELTs set to the best of their ability 

• Maintain a high standard of presentation for all ELTs

• Hand the ELTs 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 ELT

• 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

Key Stage 5  

Students will receive at least four ‘face to face’ learning sessions for each course in Year 13 per week, which MUST be supported by independent study. The rationale is that sixth form students develop research skills, resilience and independence in their study techniques to ensure they are successful in their studies, and to prepare for life beyond the sixth form.  

It is expected that appropriate research, question or collaborative tasks will be undertaken during independent study and that, where appropriate, this activity is directly linked to the next taught session with feedback being given where required (either verbal or written). 

It is the expectation that students will do at least as much study for their courses at home as in school. This should be evidenced in wider reading around the subject and in activities set formally as ELTs.

Online Platforms 

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

Please use the short videos below to support you and your child with the use of our online platforms.

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