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Prep (Homework) and Revision

Academic Standards & Independent Learning (Prep)

At Robert May's School, independent learning (Prep) is a non-negotiable component of our academic curriculum. Completing set work on time develops self-discipline, reinforces classroom learning, and prepares students for external assessments.

Prep Expectations & Monitoring

Deadlines: Students are expected to complete and hand in all Prep by the set deadline.
Tracking: Teachers record all instances of missing, incomplete, or late Prep on our central system.
Accountability: Failing to meet Prep obligations is an academic issue and will be addressed directly.

Mandatory Prep Support Sessions

To maintain high academic standards, missing Prep will result in formal intervention.

If a student is recorded as missing three or more Prep assignments within a two-week period, they will be automatically assigned to a mandatory, one-hour Prep Support Session after school.

Key Information Regarding Prep Support

Mandatory Attendance: Attendance is compulsory. Other after-school commitments must be rescheduled to accommodate this priority session.
Structure & Supervision: Sessions are held in silence and supervised by members of the Senior Leadership Team.
Purpose: Students will complete all outstanding Prep and address the deficit in their learning before they are dismissed.
Parental Notification: Parents and carers will receive formal notification of the required session in advance.

Repeated difficulty with submitting Prep directly affects academic progress. We expect full cooperation from both students and parents in ensuring these standards are upheld to help every student succeed.

Prep: At a Glance

Staff	It is the responsibility of the teacher to set and check students' prep on ClassCharts. Award 'Prep Submitted' or 'Prep Not Submitted' ClassCharts achievement points for every student. Have conversations with individual students.
Students	It is the Students responsibility to complete prep on time and to the best of their ability.
Parents/Carers	We ask Parents/Carers to support the prep that is set and help the student submit it on time.
Tutors	Tutors will receive a ClassCharts notification if a student has missed 3 x prep in a week; and should have a conversation with that student from a pastoral perspective and follow up as appropriate.
Head of Department	The Head of Department will monitor the department's prep and check departmental prep is set and submitted.
Head of Year	The Head of Year will award a 'prep award' for the most prep points in an assembly every Half Term.
Senior Leadership Team	The SLT will run a fortnightly prep support sessions for students who are consistently not completing prep.

Year 7, 8 and 9 Prep Guide

Department	Number of Prep tasks set each cycle (every two weeks)	Approximate time students should spend
Performing Arts, DT, Art, PE	1	30 minutes each piece
Languages, History Geography, RE, Computer Science	1	30-45 minutes each piece
English, Mathematics, Science	2 (i.e once a week)	30-45 minutes each piece