Timetable
Timetables are in line with the Senior School to enable an easier transition for pupils as they progress through to the Senior School. Lessons are usually one hour in duration and the timetable extends over two weeks – known as Week A and Week B.
Homework / Prep
Homework (or prep) is set for most subjects and is designed to consolidate the work pupils do in lessons. In Year 7, pupils have 45 minutes of homework, on average, for each weekend evening. In Year 8, this rises slightly to just under an hour, on average. Prep is set according to a timetable which spreads out the workload. Pupils are also given help and support in managing their time to ensure they work effectively and independently. This prepares them for academic life in the Senior School and future GCSE courses.Ìý
Assessment and Reports
Hurst has developed a robust and efficient Challenge Grade reporting system. At the start of each academic year a ‘challenge grade’ for each subject is set for each pupil. The grades set are ambitious, but realistic and achievable, and are based initially on MidYIS data. These grades can be adjusted to ensure they are suitable for each child.
All pupils have regular assessments in class which allows teaching to be tailored for individual needs throughout the year. Year 7 and 8 pupils sit examinations at the end of the Michaelmas (Autumn) and Summer terms.