--- title: "Independent Learning" url: "https://alder-community-high-school.schudio.com/curriculum/Independent-Learning" school: "Alder Community High School" --- # Independent Learning Evidence shows that completion of high quality independent learning tasks has a positive impact on students' learning. On average, a students progress is improved by 5 months at secondary level (Education Endowment Foundation). Some of the benefits of completing independent learning effectively are listed below: - Students develop key life skills such as independence and self-discipline. By encouraging routine and the formation of good habits pupils develop productive working practices for continued learning and independent working. - Students are more likely to retain the information they have learned in the classroom. - Parents are provided with a window into their child’s learning. Research shows that children are more likely to be successful if their parents or carers engage in their learning. #### Independent Learning in core subjects Independent learning will be set weekly via online learning platforms. Each subject will have a specific day on which it is set and completed by. To support students there will be subject specific sessions held in a computer room (usually F6). | **Subject** | **Online Platform** | **Set on** | **Completed by** | **Support Session** | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Maths** | [Sparx Maths](https://sparxmaths.com/?hsLang=en-gb) | Wednesday | Wednesday | Tuesday at Brunch Time | | **English** | [Sparx Reader](https://sparxreader.com/) | Tuesday | Tuesday | Thursday after school | | **Science** | [Educake](https://www.educake.co.uk/) | Monday | Sunday | Wednesday and Thursday at Brunch Time | #### In school support: Students who wish to complete their independent learning in school may use the library at brunch, lunch and after school until 3.45pm. Students are supervised and supported by our school Librarian, Ms Glynn. This is a comfortable, quiet working space where pupils can access a wide range of reading material and laptops if required. The learning support centre is also open after school each day until 3.45pm to complete independent learning. Students are supervised and supported by a member of staff from the SEN department. 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